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. 

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Expert Restaurant Consulting 

Whether you’re opening your first concept or reclaiming a struggling location, Salt & Cayenne offers direct, actionable 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 
  • 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 
  • P&L Reviews + Ongoing Profitability Audits 

Ideal Clients

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New restaurant owners seeking startup guidance 

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Groups expanding into new markets or formats

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Operators looking to refresh outdated systems 

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Restaurants recovering from ownership or staff turnover 

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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.