Unlock focused insights, clear roadmaps, and actionable plans designed to help your Restaurant thrive in a fast-changing market.

Strategy That Moves You Forward

Our Founder

A versatile chef and restaurateur continuously draws global recognition to Honduras Food & cultural. Her multifaceted work extends beyond gastronomy, encompassing diverse endeavors like hospitality projects and functional design, as well as the creation of various editorial projects

In addition to the creative direction of the hospitality projects grouped under Araujo & Dipane Restaurant Group. Melissa's experience and her interest in sharing the knowledge gained have led to comprehensive consulting for projects that require it. This includes conceptualization, creative support, and feasibility analysis, whether it be for overall proposals, context, or operations, both in the USA and abroad. This is Done through Araujo Hospitality Firm.

www.chefmelissaaraujo.com

Our Services

Restaurant Operations

  • Kitchen workflow

  • Labor and scheduling

  • Food-cost control

  • Inventory systems

  • SOPs and checklists

  • Purchasing

  • Waste reduction

  • Training systems

Brand & Growth

    • Concept development

    • Menu positioning

    • Catering programs

    • SOP development for expansion

    • Franchise-readiness

    • Multi-unit operations

Culinary Consulting

  • Menu development

  • Recipe development

  • Recipe costing

  • Menu engineering

  • Kitchen organization

  • New restaurant openings

  • Food quality and consistency

Financial & Profitability

  • Food-cost analysis

  • Labor-cost analysis

  • Prime-cost improvement

  • Pricing strategy

  • Profitability analysis

  • Vendor negotiations

  • Monthly operational reviews

Restaurant Opening & Turnaround

    • Pre-opening planning

    • Kitchen setup

    • Equipment recommendations

    • Hiring and training

    • Opening-week management

    • Troubleshooting underperforming restaurants

    • 30/60/90-day turnaround plans

Your Questions, Answered

How do we get started with your consulting services?

Reach out through our contact form or email. We’ll schedule an introductory call to discuss your goals, challenges, and desired timeline before proposing a customized engagement.

What industries do you specialize in?

Our team’s expertise spans every sector, from running a restaurant to opening a restaurant to designing the whole concept and consumer goods. We focus on core business challenges—such as growth, efficiency, and change management—so our frameworks translate across sectors.

How does billing work?

Projects are scoped with clear deliverables and invoiced according to agreed milestones. This allows you to manage cash flow while ensuring full transparency on progress and value delivered.

Let’s Bring Your Vision To Life

Every transformative journey starts with a conversation. Contact us today to explore how our tailored solutions can accelerate your goals and create lasting impact.

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