Build It Right from Day One—or Rebuild It Better
From startups to turnarounds, Salt & Cayenne provides hands-on consulting for restaurants that need structure, strategy, and profitability.
Expert Restaurant Consulting
Whether you’re opening your first concept or reclaiming a struggling location, Salt & Cayenne offers direct, actionable restaurant consulting services that strengthen your foundation and set your team up for success. Our team works across multiple hospitality formats—full-service, fast-casual, ghost kitchens, and mixed-use food & beverage operations.
Our Consulting Services Include
- Startup Planning & Feasibility Studies
- Restaurant Renovations & Brand Refreshes
- Rescue & Reclamation Projects for Underperforming Locations
- Standard Operating Procedures (FOH + BOH)
- Business Plan Development for Capital Raises or Partners
- Menu Concepting + Recipe & Build Guides
- Inventory Management Systems + Cost Controls
- Profitability Audits & P&L Deep-Dives.
Ideal Clients
New restaurant owners seeking startup guidance
Groups expanding into new markets or formats
Operators looking to refresh outdated systems
Restaurants recovering from ownership or staff turnover
Brands needing clear SOPs to support scaling
Flexible Fee Structures
Hourly Consulting Blocks
Great for short-term projects or evaluations
Flat-Rate Packages
Available for new concept development or renovations
Retainer Agreements
Ongoing advisory support for scaling groups
Let’s Build Something That Works
Salt & Cayenne brings decades of real-world restaurant operations experience to every engagement. If you’re ready to take your concept—or your systems—to the next level, let’s talk.