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My restaurant is losing money: urgent diagnosis and action plan

Your restaurant is losing money every month and you don't know why. Urgent diagnosis in 21 days to identify the leaks and design a rescue plan. Madrid.

Diagnosis from 1,250 EUR · VAT not included
My restaurant loses money — ChefBusiness restaurant consulting Madrid
The challenge

Do you recognize this situation?

My restaurant loses money — situacion habitual en restaurantes

If your restaurant is losing money, you don\'t have months to think about it. Every week that passes without action, the financial hemorrhage worsens: supplier debts, payroll delays, progressive decapitalization. 60% of restaurants that close in Spain do so due to financial problems that were detectable and fixable with a timely diagnosis. The good news: if you\'re still open and billing, there\'s room to act.

  • Every month you need to put money from your own pocket to cover restaurant expenses
  • Your suppliers are starting to demand overdue payments
  • You've stopped paying Social Security contributions or you're deferring taxes
  • You don't know exactly how much you lose per month — you just know it's not enough
  • Have you thought about closing but don't know if it's better to sell, close, or hold on?
  • You work 14 hours a day and the situation doesn't improve

If you recognize 2 or more of these situations, your restaurant needs a professional diagnosis.

Datos del sector

Lo que dicen los numeros

60%
Restaurants that close in the first year in Spain
Revista Hostelería 2025
80%
Restaurants that close within 5 years
INE 2024
Financial problems
Main cause of closure
FEHR 2025
8-14 months
Average time from first losses to closure
Hostelería de España

The average time from when a restaurant starts losing money until it closes is 8 to 14 months. The sooner you act, the more options you have to reverse the situation

The solution

How we solve it at ChefBusiness

When a restaurant is losing money, the first step is an urgent financial diagnosis: real P&L (not the one from your accountant), weekly cash flow, outstanding debts, and a 90-day projection. In 21 days we know exactly where the money is leaking and whether the restaurant is viable with changes or if the best decision is an orderly closure. If viable, we design a rescue plan with immediate measures (week 1), tactical (month 1), and strategic (months 2-3).

Start with the Diagnosis →

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Services

Restaurant consulting services

First time with ChefBusiness? Everything starts with the Gastronomic Diagnosis Learn more →
01
Full Consulting
Complete audit, cost control, KPIs, and continuous improvement plan for operating restaurants.
From €2,500/month
02
Concept & Opening
Concept development, viability, menu, business plan, and support through opening.
From €3,500 per project
03
Gastronomic Mentoring
Personalized mentoring for owners and chefs. In-person and video sessions.
From €450/month
04
Digital Transformation
AI, local SEO, digital marketing, and automation for restaurants seeking more visibility.
From €1,200/month
05
International Investors
End-to-end support for foreign entrepreneurs: visas, licenses, concept, and opening in Madrid.
Diagnosis from €1,650
FAQ

FAQ: my restaurant loses money

How do I know exactly how much money my restaurant loses each month?
You need a real P&L (profit and loss account) monthly, not the summary your manager gives you every quarter. The P&L includes: net sales, food cost, labor cost, rent, supplies, marketing and other expenses. The difference between sales and the sum of all costs is your real profit or loss. In our Diagnosis (from 1,250€) we calculate it with real data from your business.
Is it worth investing in consulting if my restaurant is already losing money?
It depends on the situation. If you\'re still billing and the problems are management-related (high food cost, poorly designed menu, uncontrolled costs), consulting pays for itself in 1-2 months with the improvements implemented. If the debt is unsustainable or the premises is unviable, we\'ll tell you: sometimes the best consulting is helping you close in an orderly way to minimize losses.
Is it better to close, sell, or hold on to a restaurant that is losing money?
That is exactly what a professional diagnosis helps you decide with data, not with emotions. If the problem is management and the venue has potential, it's worth fixing. If the location is bad, the concept doesn't work or the debt is unsustainable, a transfer or orderly closure may be the smartest decision. The worst thing is not deciding and continuing to lose money month after month.
How much does the urgent diagnosis cost for a restaurant that's losing money?
The Gastronomic Diagnosis starts at 1,250€. In 21 days we analyze finances, operations, menu and team. For restaurants in critical situations, we prioritize the financial analysis (P&L, cash flow, break-even point) to give you quick answers on the business viability and an immediate action plan.

Does your restaurant have this challenge? Let's talk.

The first step is the Gastronomy Diagnosis. 21 days to understand your business and design a real action plan.

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