Blue Orbit Hospitality Consulting
Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting M&A activity in large public chain concepts is well documented and thriving. In fact, Atlanta-based Roark Capital / Inspire Brands acquired their way to the 2nd largest restaurant company in the US. Indeed, M&A activity has grown at a 9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) …
Mergers and Acquisitions are for Independent Restaurants Too Read More »
Michael Maxwell – Partner, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Everyone has said for a year now that restaurants will not be the same when we come out of The Pandemic; that evolution is inevitable. Well, spring is here, shots are in arms, and restrictions are being lifted. It is time to decide what we have become, …
Mike Krebs – Project Manager, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting In plain and simple terms, a restaurant business plan is a written document that outlines your restaurant’s goals and the means of achieving those goals while defeating potential challenges. It describes the nature of your business, background information, financial projections, and organizational techniques to govern …
Restaurant Business Plan: A Comprehensive Guide to Attract the Investors You Need Read More »
Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Did you know that 33% of restaurants don’t make it past the first year in business? Opening a restaurant takes good planning, heavy investment, and skillful management. Being a food entrepreneur is not just about making and selling great food. It’s about creating a unique …
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Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Although the din of Auld Lang Syne has faded, we can still hear ZuZu saying, “Teacher says, every time a bell rings another restaurant closes” … something like that. As we have recently learned (and continue to see), pandemics are hell on restaurants. When a …
Michael Maxwell – Partner, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Opening a restaurant should be a passion, not just a business venture you hope will make you money. The best kind of business to invest in is one you truly believe in, and that matches your personality and interests. For those with a passion for food and …
Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, especially restaurants. As lockdown rules keep changing, many restaurants are unable to stay open. Others are forced to switch their model to only takeout and delivery. If you have a restaurant, you might want to …
An Emerging Hybrid Restaurant Solution For Challenging Times Read More »
Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Despite the troubles the global food industry is facing, restaurant tenants still have to pay rent. An NYC Hospitality Alliance Survey revealed that seventy-one percent of landlords would not waive portions of rent and that ninety percent of them would not formally renegotiate leases. Although …
A Restaurant Consulting Firm Can Help Both Landlords and Their Tenants Read More »
Mike Krebs – Project Manager, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Restaurants are more than a little ubiquitous in our world, and if you’re a hotel owner, you likely already know the struggle of free-standing restaurants surrounding your property. With so many eateries located within walking distance from your hotel, getting your on-site restaurant to stand out …
How Hotel Restaurants Struggle to Compete with Free-Standing Restaurants Read More »
Ray Camillo – Founder & CEO, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting Commercial landlords renting a restaurant space should know that every restaurant lease is unique. There is a balance to be struck between the square feet, the amenities, and the restaurant’s ability to cover rent with their revenue. For the landlord, bringing in a restaurant lease …
How Landlords Can Protect Restaurant Rent Revenue Read More »