What is restaurant consulting?
Restaurant consulting is a professional advisory service for restaurants and hospitality businesses. A restaurant consultant analyzes finances, operations, menu, team, and marketing to identify problems, optimize processes, and increase profitability. It is not coaching or training — it is direct intervention on numbers and operations with measurable results.
How much does a restaurant consultant cost in Madrid?
At ChefBusiness, restaurant consulting starts with a Gastronomic Diagnosis from EUR 1,250 (3 weeks of analysis). Full consulting engagement from EUR 2,500/month with a 3-month minimum commitment. Monthly mentoring from EUR 450/month. Prices vary by project complexity and do not include VAT.
What does restaurant consulting include?
Full restaurant consulting includes: complete operations audit, menu engineering, cost control (food cost, beverage cost, labor cost), KPI implementation, process design (SOPs), supplier optimization, revenue management, team training, and ongoing monthly tracking with reports.
How long does restaurant consulting take to show results?
First results are visible within the first month: food cost reduction, menu adjustments, and process optimization. Structural changes (net profitability, market positioning) require 3-6 months. Minimum engagement is 3 months, renewable quarterly or annually.
Do you work with international investors opening in Spain?
Yes. We specialize in helping international investors open restaurants in Madrid and Barcelona. Chef John Guerrero is bilingual and has worked with clients from the US, UK, Latin America, and Europe. We handle company formation (SL), entrepreneur visa coordination, location search, licensing, team recruitment, and launch. Typical timeline: 4-9 months.
What makes ChefBusiness different from other restaurant consultants?
Three things: first, the same consultant who diagnoses also executes — no intermediaries. Second, we work with real data and measurable KPIs, not opinions. Third, we integrate proprietary AI gastronomy tools (AI Chef Pro) that accelerate analysis and decision-making. Plus 29 years of hands-on hospitality experience.
Do you consult for bars, cafes, and hotels — not just restaurants?
Yes. Our restaurant consulting covers the entire hospitality sector: independent restaurants, restaurant groups, tapas bars, cafes, cocktail bars, dark kitchens, catering companies, bakeries, hotel F&B departments, and food trucks. Each format has its own business dynamics and we apply specialized methodology for each.
