Our experience in the industry
includes the following:
- Polynesian Restaurant: Developed business plan,
financial forecast, investor presentation, and related materials for
Island Luau, a stand-alone 30,000 sq. ft. restaurant, store and banquet
facility in Mesa, Arizona.
- Sports Bar: Developed business plan,
financial forecast, investor presentation and related materials for Arena
Sports Pub in Bellingham, Washington. The restaurant was capitalized by a
$450,000 SBA 7a guaranteed loan.
- Steakhouse: Developed business plan,
financial forecast, and related materials for restaurant management
company in Pacific Northwest.
- Restaurant Franchise Concept: Developed business plan,
financial forecast and provided capital formation strategy for North
Carolina based organic food restaurant chain.
- Upscale Restaurant: Developed business plan and
related materials for a high energy, upscale restaurant that combines
ambience, great wine, fine food, and impeccable service in the Pacific
Northwest.
- Thai Restaurant: Developed business plan,
financial forecast, capital formation strategy, and assisted with bank
financing negotiations for expansion of a Thai Restaurant chain in
Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Healthy Vending: Prepared a business plan and
financial forecast for YoNaturals. YoNaturals is leading the fight against
junk food in vending machines with the most comprehensive, healthy vending
program in the nation. "Cayenne gave us the financial and
presentation tools that opened the doors to venture capital," said
Mark Trotter, President. "Without Cayenne, we would not have been
able to raise investment capital."
- Restaurant Chain: Created a business plan and
financial projections for Raw Fusion, a chain of health food restaurants
and an online provider (RawFusionStore.com) of health food products. Raw
Fusion has developed a proprietary food preparation technology and
exclusive cuisine serving enzyme-rich foods that are both delicious and
nutritious, CEO, remarked that "[consultant] was
an invaluable part of the startup process. I felt like he was more a
member of the executive management team than a consultant. He really
helped us clarify and define our business model."
- Specialty Foods: Developed a business plan,
financial forecast, and investor presentation for importer of premium
Greek olive oils, cheeses, and other food products. Played a central role
in negotiations that resulted in the infusion of more than $1 million in
equity capital and purchase order (PO) financing. The company has secured
long-term distribution agreements with several major U.S. mass-market
grocery chains.
- Specialty Beverages: Serve as a long-term strategic
and financial advisor to a leading provider of premium specialty beverages
packaged in "green" containers. The company's mission is to
provide the highest quality beverages to the broadest possible market
while addressing three fundamental societal needs: (1) environmental
protection; (2) natural resource conservation; and (3) good health. The
company currently obtains drinking waters from pristine sources in
Scandinavia and the U.S., and distributes them in the most environmentally-friendly
packaging available, including fully biodegradable cardboard containers
and bottles made from plant resin-derived plastics. The products have been
distributed through leading U.S. specialty and gourmet food chains since
early 1997, and the company has recently entered the mass-market channel.
- Restaurant Acquisition: Reviewed the business plan for
the successful acquisition of Tom's Depot, a historic neighborhood cafe in
Los Altos, California. Continued to provide support during the initial
period of operations by the new owners.
- Snack Foods: Prepared the business plan and
financial model of an energy cookie balanced with protein and taste for
children.
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Lounge & Restaurant Business Plan Consultants
Our consultants with prior experience
in the food service industry include
