FOOD AND BEVERAGE REDEFINED
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT TO OPERATIONS to Reality
Where Innovation Meets Expertise that Delivers Results
Restaurant Development and Consulting Group
What We Do
We are experts in finding solutions for complex situations, whether it's redesigning an existing food and beverage operation, restructuring operations in a complex organization, reviewing restaurants as part of a new acquisition, strategic planning, conceptualizing new restaurant ideas, or conducting in-depth analyses of menu performance. Our team challenges traditional thinking to come up with innovative solutions that improve the business, guest experience, and employee satisfaction. We aim to bring sustainable success by enhancing revenue, covers, and overall profitability.
At the intersection of visionary ideas and operational excellence, we tackle challenges such as crafting innovative restaurant concepts and optimizing existing ones. Our approach involves conducting thorough analyses and pushing creative boundaries to develop solutions that elevate the guest experience and ensure business success, equipping you with the tools to achieve sustainable profitability throughout concept development, menu optimization, and operational streamlining.
RESTAURANT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS: Fueled by Innovation
Our team has conquered every realm of the hospitality industry, from commanding the kitchen hotline to leading boardroom discussions, accruing invaluable experience along the way. We excel in operating and developing concepts across the luxury and lifestyle sector, large complex resorts, bespoke independent hotels, and restaurants. Our expertise extends to crafting global brand programs for major hotel, recreation and hospitality companies as well as implementing high-impact metrics for diverse restaurants. With our forward-thinking approach, we are prepared to deliver innovative solutions that precisely meet your distinct needs.
OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS: Your Key to Success!
We use analytical tools alongside the creative process to consistently achieve groundbreaking results. Our process is rigorous and challenges the status quo to exceed expectations and uncover the exceptional. We continuously push ourselves and your team with our "Just Ask Why" approach to uncover root causes and undisclosed opportunities. Whether it's a high-impact "Red Zone" visit for rapid results or a comprehensive multi-year investment strategy for an existing or potential acquisition, our team provides concrete and actionable solutions for tangible results.
Our Process
Just ask: Why?
Learn
See.Hear.Observe.Understand.Learn.Go Deep.Discuss.Align.
Challenge And Create
Create.Think.Collaborate.Challenge.Reimagine.
Model.Build.Refine.
Deliver
Present.Discuss.Implement Monitor Measure.Tweak.Discuss.
WHERE INNOVATION IGNITES. EXPERTISE DELIVERS
We firmly believe in implementing forward-thinking solutions that provide a long-term competitive advantage and unleash the full potential of your team. We lead your team in a collaborative process to construct the path to success while establishing the norms and success metrics that others will strive to meet. Rather than following trends, we set them.
We have a profound understanding of financial performance and align all of our programs to ensure your teams are equipped with the tools to drive the business. We identify the precise success metrics and work closely with your team to establish the tools and processes required to monitor and meet financial, quality, service, and employee engagement goals.
Our Services
- Restaurant and Bar Concept Development: Whether it's a new build, acquisition, renovation, or repositioning, we conduct thorough market research and operational assessments to create innovative concepts that lead to long-term success.
- We specialize in providing comprehensive operational assessments and strategic plans for food and beverage operations. We cater to the needs of hotels, resorts, entertainment venues, and hospitality organizations, whether they are multi-unit operators or single locations.
- Our extensive market analysis and financial modeling for new ventures, renovations, or acquisitions are not just about numbers; they are meant to inspire confidence in your business decisions and demonstrate the potential for growth and success.
- Revitalize struggling operations with our high-impact, quick-results "Red Zone" immersions. These are not just plans and strategies; they are actionable solutions that can bring about positive change in your business.
- We offer menu feasibility analysis and development to identify opportunities and unlock potential growth.
- Our customizable food and beverage training is designed to inspire your team to achieve the next level of success.
- We also provide B2B beverage marketing and sales strategies to help build successful beverage programs.
ABOUT LJ TROPE & CO
Our team brings a wealth of real-life experience in developing global brand initiatives and achieving hands-on success, spanning luxury branded and independent lifestyle hotels, select services in domestic and international markets, and independent free-standing restaurants and recreational hospitality spaces. We possess the ability to swiftly assess situations or markets and develop real-time actionable solutions for success. Our collaborative and curious approach enables us to identify the root cause and create innovative solutions with enduring success.
- Operational Experts
- Culinary and Beverage Development
- Restaurant Concept Design and Development
- Financial Modeling
