Restaurant Consulting Services

At Curated by Mel, we bring clarity, creativity, and strategy to every stage of your hospitality business. From concept to cleanup, we offer hands-on guidance tailored to your unique goals.

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Vision

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Strategies

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Analysis

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Fruition

⭒ Vision ⭑ Strategies ⭒ Analysis ⭑ Fruition

Our Offerings

Evaluation & Plan of Action

We begin with a full-scale assessment to uncover what’s working—and what’s not.

  • Concept Evaluation

  • Unit Assessment

  • Performance Evaluation

  • Exit Strategy

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Staffing & Training

Build a team that reflects your brand and delivers top-tier service.

  • Employee Policies & Procedures

  • Staff Recruiting & Training

  • POS & Back Office Selection

  • Cash Handling Procedures

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Profit & Loss Analysis

Understand where your money’s going—and where it should be.

  • Maximizing Profit

  • Financial Audit

  • Secret Shopper

  • Exit Strategies

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Project Management

From site selection to opening day, we manage the details so you can focus on the vision.

  • Site Selection

  • Lease Negotiation

  • Architect & Contractor Liaison

  • Interior & Exterior Design

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Branding & Marketing

Craft a brand that connects—and keeps people coming back.

  • Brand Identity

  • Business Core Values

  • Website & Social Media

  • Customer Retention

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Health & Safety

Stay ahead of compliance and keep your operation clean, safe, and guest-ready.

  • Health Department Compliance

  • Open & Closing Protocols

  • Deep Cleaning Services

  • Licensing & Permitting

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Food & Beverage Development

Create menus that are as profitable as they are craveable.

  • Menu Research & Development

  • Vendor Selection

  • Menu & Pricing

  • Plating & Presentation

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Recovery

When things get tough, we bring calm, clarity, and creative solutions.

  • Crisis Management

  • Brand Revitalization

  • Minimal Operational Analysis

  • Creative Solutions

Ready to elevate your business?

Let’s turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact. Whether you're launching a new concept or refining an existing one, we're here to help you get there—strategically and successfully.