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Bistro Brain is the perfect match for anyone looking to turn their dreams of opening a restaurant into a reality. We work with you through the entire process from Idea creation through the design and construction details till post-launch of your project. From Concept development that begins as a stepping stone, we help consult with the design or redesign of restaurants from a marketing perspective. This can be as simple as a small “face-lift” or as complex as a complete build up. Followed by Design and Build, Vendor Selection, Menu designing and development, Food Cost Control and Operational Systems, Hiring and Training of team, we work with only the best to get you the best of the worlds.

This service includes support provided to first time entrepreneurs entering the food business or clients looking for complete support where they just wish to oversee the entire setup from start to end. The stages are:

1. Concept Planning and Feasibility Study – We help you identify a concept, structure the format and choose from a location that shall go best for your restaurant. There is always a chance that the client might have his/her own idea/suggestion while starting their restaurant but they may not have a precise understanding of the location or what works best where. Our support for market research helps in identifying an appropriate location and helping you decide a concept based on your budget. An understanding of potential customer base and their eating preferences are of utmost importance. Also, age group of the crowd opting a particular cuisine may vary from place to place. Bistro Brain as experts can guide you in analysing the demography and setting a base for greater footfall.
2. Kitchen Layout and Equipment Planning – We help in conceptualizing the interiors in consultation with the Interior Designers or Architects for refined touch. Planning the design and layout of the restaurant, bar, kitchen, F&B Space and common areas comes at this level where it is discussed and finalised with client and architect. We shall devise a detailed list with specifications of the equipment required and our vendors or associates shall provide all equipment, furniture accessories, fixtures, machines & software, concept based decorative etc. Alternatively, we can also work with your respective vendors to finalise on choices to be made for your eatery place.
3. Technical Detailing – This stage is more about plans to implement the detailing of technical aspects by coordinating with the assigned agencies. Beginning from harmonising the civil layout that includes Kitchen, Bar, stores and F&B spaces, to electrical points and plumbing plans, all safety measures, fittings, furniture and interior design, uniforms to menu, website and logo designing; we look into all the intricacies of the work involved.
4. Proposing and Finalization of the Vendor – We work on approving the detailed plan by finalizing with the vendor on design layouts, discuss and finalize on quotations, proposes crockery requirements for outlet and supplies from vendor. Menu engineering begins at this stage where we work on the concept and menu, standard recipes and costings, tasting and menu development.
5. Execution – The set up now reaches a platform where we are ready to execute with you the processes involved in running your restaurant. Our support extends from software and hardware planning, setting up Management Information Systems reports, initial inventory setup, guide for HR, Training, Operations, Stores/Purchases to handholding for a definite period of time till your operation functions up smoothly.
6. Soft Skill Profiling and Training of Personnel – Simultaneously, while execution, we assist in interviewing and hiring of staff on client recommendation. Manpower budgeting and trials of key F&B personnel are taken care of by us. We also provide customised training solutions and specialised workshops.
7. Pre-Launch and Post-Launch – Before closure of our assignment, we make sure that all assignments relating to respective contractors are completed and certify the project completion. Menu is finalised at this stage and menu trials begin during pre-launch. During post-launch, preparation of marketing plan begins and we provide support for 60 days post project completion.