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Food & Beverage Consulting                                                    Nationwide Coverage

For over twelve years Charlie's has provided professional on-site and off-site analysis and consulting services to restaurant & bar, nightclub, tavern, franchise, and niche market owners and operators with very positive and profitable results. Our clients have reported saving up to 50% in operational costs, decreasing theft and waste by as much as 90%, and increasing profits by up to 75% after utilizing our services.

We specialize in the liquor industry and bar operations offering professional, yet, affordable services that tailor to both small and large businesses alike. Our services cover every aspect of the industry from pre-conception, to planning, design, and development, to functional operations. Whether you’re buying a bar, selling a bar, building a bar, or planning a bar, we can help. Our initial data collection including business analysis, location analysis, feasibility studies, market analysis, or competitive analysis, are useful tools for new or inexperienced owners looking to get into the bar business, as well as seasoned owners that need data collection and verification for their new operation. 

We also specialize in key food & beverage operations such as advertising & marketing, inventory controls, product analysis & pricing, theft detection & prevention, staff development & training, industry benchmarking, liability, identification & controls, and design concepts.

Our consultants offer over two decades of experience in the industry and have themselves been previous owners, managers, and line staff at various food and beverage facilities throughout the country. 

Charlie's Also Specializes in:

Business Planning
  • Feasibility Studies

  • Short /Long Term Forecasting

  • Financing

  • Concept Development

  • Cost Analysis

  • Liabilities

  • Expansion

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Location Analysis
  • Property Assessment

  • Business Assessment

  • Accessibility

  • Exposure

  • Demographics

  • Geographic's

  • Regional Socio-economics

  • Building and Zoning regulations

  • Local Codes

  • Permits & Licensing

  • Local and State Laws

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Designing Concepts
  • Structure Design

  • Traffic Flow

  • Location Analysis

  • Theme Development

  • Equipment Purchasing

  • Advertising/Marketing

  • Niche Designs

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Operations

  • Staffing

  • Human Resource Law

  • Hiring & Firing Skills

  • Policy Manual Development

  • Employee Retention Practices

  • Sanitation Policy

  • Health Codes

  • Responsible Sales & Service

  • Professional Customer Service

  • Management Techniques

  • Skills Training

  • Up Selling

  • Bartender Training

  • Server Training

  • Management Training

  • Flair Bartender Training

  • Alcohol Awareness Training

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Liability & Insurance
  • State and Local Codes

  • Dram Shop Liability

  • Vicarious Liability

  • Employee Training

  • Civil & Criminal Litigation

  • Alcohol Awareness Training

  • Licensing

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Marketing Strategies

  • Promotional Campaigns

  • Advertising Campaigns

  • Marketing Campaigns

  • Trend Concepts

  • Product Pricing

  • Menu Design

  • Entertainment

  • Media Campaigns

  • Seasonal Campaigns

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Cost Analysis & Inventory Control

  • Ordering/Purchasing

  • Inventory Systems

  • Inventory Management

  • Auditing

  • Pricing Structure

  • Cash Controls

  • Profit Patterns

  • Stocking

  • Pour Controls

  • Theft Detection & Deterrence

  • Theft Prevention

  • Security Layouts

  • POS Systems

  • Auditing

  • Management Strategy

  • Policy & Procedures

  • Prosecution and Litigation

  • Loss Recovery & Collection

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Where We Can Help

Most business owners new to this industry are under prepared for the detailed work and time that goes into owning or operating a restaurant or bar. They fail to properly prepare themselves for the detailed multitasking that goes into bar ownership and how to handle the long hours and high stress that burns many new owners out quickly.

Remember, anyone can have a great business plan, but the restaurant/bar industry is built on several key factors such as location, trends, cost controls, solid management, core staff, and the ability to fluctuate these factors over time. The average life of a new restaurant/bar in America is eighteen to twenty-four months. This can usually be attributed to various conditions such as poor location, poor planning, or poor management. But it doesn't have to be this way. Even current owners find that they are in need of catching up with industry trends or shifting the focus of their current market to another specialty. Some are in need of staff training or operational support, while others may be experiencing internal problems with theft or inventory controls. Whatever your needs are, we can help!

Contact one of our consulting representatives today for an initial free consultation regarding your specialized needs. We'll be happy to talk to you over the phone or come out to your place of business to work with you and your staff in developing an effective business solution that is right for you. Or you can simply fill out the request for information form below, and we will contact you the same business day. Guaranteed!

Are you new to the bar & restaurant industry? Would you like know more about bar ownership, operations, and management? Then take a look at our online Bar Ownership and Bar Management certification programs today and get started on your new career!

WE'RE YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS

Contact one of our consulting representatives for a quick over the phone analysis of your specialized needs. We'll be happy to come out to your place of business to work with you and your staff in developing an effective business solution that is right for you. Or you can simply fill out the request for information form below, and we will contact you the same business day.  Guaranteed!

Tell us a little about yourself and your business needs and one of our consultants will contact you today. Guaranteed!

 

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Human Resources Location Analysis
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