FAQs

General Turnkey Consulting

What is a turnkey restaurant consulting service?

Turnkey restaurant consulting covers everything from concept to launch. At Bistro Brain, we design, plan, and set up complete food & beverage businesses, including restaurant kitchens, cafes, bars, QSRs, and cloud kitchens, so clients can start operations seamlessly.

We provide setup services for cafes, restaurants, lounge bars, quick service restaurants (QSRs), cloud kitchens, and central kitchens.

Our turnkey service includes concept planning, kitchen and interior layout design, menu development, equipment planning, workflow optimization, hiring recommendations, and operational SOPs.

Depending on the concept and scale, it usually takes 60–120 days from planning to final setup.

No. Our structured and hands-on approach is designed to support first-time restaurant owners and experienced entrepreneurs alike.

Kitchen Design, Layout, and Technical

Can you help design a commercial kitchen layout?

Yes. We design optimized commercial kitchen layouts that ensure smooth workflow, food safety compliance, and space utilization for your concept.

We recommend kitchen equipment based on your menu, expected output, and space. Our goal is to balance efficiency, cost, and energy consumption.

Yes. Our technical drawings include kitchen MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) layouts and ventilation plans essential for proper setup.

Absolutely. We focus on zoning within the kitchen to minimize cross-contamination and improve hygiene and efficiency.

Yes. We help define storage capacity, placement, and segregation for raw materials, perishables, and dry items for inventory management efficiency.

Menu Development & F&B Consulting

Can you help me create a new restaurant menu from scratch?

Yes. We offer menu development services based on cuisine, market demand, pricing strategy, and kitchen capability.

Yes. We offer detailed recipe-wise food costing to help set profitable menu prices and maintain consistent margins.

Yes. We create standardized recipes with portion sizes, cooking methods, and plating instructions to ensure consistency across shifts and outlets.

Yes. We develop detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food prep, hygiene, service flow, and daily operations.

Yes. We conduct taste trials during the menu development process to align with your brand identity and customer expectations.

Staff Planning & Operational Setup

Do you assist in defining the staffing structure for my outlet?

Yes. We provide a recommended staffing matrix for chefs, stewards, and service teams based on the concept and scale.

Yes. We offer chef training and kitchen staff orientation to ensure your team is aligned with the menu, SOPs, and hygiene standards.

Yes. We assess and design efficient kitchen workflows to reduce bottlenecks, minimize prep time, and improve service speed.

We provide layout drawings, equipment specs, menu documentation, recipes, and SOP manuals—everything your team needs to run smoothly.

Yes. We offer restaurant performance audits, menu re-engineering, and operational restructuring for underperforming outlets.

Concept & Project Planning

Do you help with defining the restaurant concept?

Yes. We help refine your restaurant or café concept, theme, cuisine direction, and service model in line with market trends.

Yes. We offer concept revamping, menu upgrades, and operational improvements for businesses that are already running

Yes. Based on your vision, location, and budget, we guide you in choosing the right model with the best scalability potential.

Investment & Budget

Can you help estimate the total project cost for my restaurant?

Yes. We prepare a detailed BOQ (Bill of Quantities) and CapEx planning document with equipment cost, layout setup cost, and other requirements.

We combine strategic planning, cost-effective execution, and profitable menu planning to reduce waste, improve margins, and help you recover your investment faster.