Restaurant & Bar Business Consultants
Transforming Struggling Restaurants into Thriving Destinations
Hospitality Business Consulting
Running a restaurant is one of the most rewarding — and most challenging — businesses you can pursue. If you’ve ever wondered how the restaurant business really works or why so many restaurants fail, you’re not alone. The truth is, profit in this industry depends on hundreds of small details working in harmony — from menu pricing and staffing to supplier costs, service flow, and customer experience.
That’s where expert consulting makes all the difference.
With more than two decades of hands-on experience managing, marketing, and rescuing hospitality businesses, Sip & Serve Consulting helps restaurant owners understand how restaurants make money, why they might not be, and exactly what to do to turn things around.
How We Can Help Your Restaurant Thrive
Business Evaluation & Profit Analysis
Learn exactly how your restaurant makes money — and where it’s losing it. We’ll perform a detailed P&L review, identify waste, and set financial goals that lead to measurable improvement.
Operations & Workflow Optimization
A slow kitchen or disorganized service can ruin sales potential. We’ll streamline your workflow to increase table turnover, enhance customer experience, and ensure your staff works efficiently together.
Menu & Product Development
Boost restaurant sales without advertising. Your menu is your most powerful sales tool. We help you improve offerings, simplify your selections, and identify high-profit items that drive revenue.
Staff Training & Mentorship
Your staff represents your brand. We build confidence and consistency through training that empowers servers, bartenders, and managers to deliver an outstanding experience that keeps guests returning.
Marketing & Customer Attraction
Wondering how to attract more customers to your restaurant? We’ll help you develop creative marketing strategies — from themed nights and social experiences to online engagement and community partnerships.
Restaurant Setup & New Ventures
If you’re planning to open a new venue and need to understand how to open a restaurant or how the restaurant business works, we’ll guide you from concept and layout to staffing, supplier setup, and launch planning.
Why Restaurants Fail — and How to Fix It
Many owners start with great food and passion but struggle to maintain profitability. High costs, inconsistent service, and inefficient operations often lead to burnout and losses.
If you’ve found yourself thinking,
“My restaurant is not doing well,”
“My restaurant is losing money,” or
“Why is my restaurant so slow?”
then it’s time for a structured business assessment.
We’ll review your P&L statements, inventory, staffing, and supplier contracts to find where money is being wasted — and where it can be made. Understanding the 30/30/30/10 rule (30% food cost, 30% labor cost, 30% overhead, and 10% profit margin) is just the beginning. We’ll show you how to use it to measure your performance and improve your bottom line.
Why Work With Sip & Serve Consulting
With over 20 years in the industry — from managing high-volume restaurants to consulting for independent venues — Sip & Serve consultants have seen it all. She understands every layer of restaurant operations, from the floor to the financials. Our holistic approach blends creativity, analysis, and experience to deliver real results.
Whether you’re trying to make your restaurant better, increase restaurant sales, or rescue a failing restaurant, we can help you build a business that runs efficiently, delights customers, and makes money.