consulting
Helping you save time, money, and stress.
Helping Cafés, Coffee Shops, Food Trucks, and Ice Cream Shops navigate through government permits, health department approvals, and build-out challenges.
​Starting a food service business can feel overwhelming: from health department requirements to equipment selection to buildout challenges. We simplify the process by acting as your liaison, researching all the requirements in your area, so you can focus on your vision while we handle the details.
We'll help with permits, compliance, setup, and startup — so your dream café, truck, or shop becomes a reality faster, cheaper, and with less stress.
Topics we cover
Do you have questions about food service entrepreneurship or where to begin? Confused on health department requirements? Local zoning ordinances? Let us do the research and report back to you. We have real life experience and are eager to help with topics such as the following:
Building a brand
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Defining your image
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Joining the community
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Dealing with competitors
Start up STUFF
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Permits and licensing
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Equipment and inventory
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Marketing
Time Commitment
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Realistic expectations
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Full time vs. part time
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Homework
Site Selection
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Location, location, location
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Lease negotiations
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Pitfalls to avoid
Working with your spouse
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Pitfalls
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Benefits
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Deciding if you should
Shop Build out
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Layout optimization
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Budgeting
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Future proofing
Equipment selection
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Picking correct equipment
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Electrical needs
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Suppliers & maintenance
pricing for profitability
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Calculating product cost
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Targeted profit margins
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Psychology of pricing
Ongoing finances
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Working with Banks (credit)
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Planning for surprises
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Inflation
Government and licensing
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Health Departments
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Working with cities
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Obtaining licensure
people management
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Hiring
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Retaining employees
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Helpful software
importance of a cpa
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Bookkeeping
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Taxes
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Finding the right CPA
Menu Development
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Determining offerings
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Narrowing down options
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Creating uniqueness
Marketing & social media
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Importance of social media
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Old school marketing
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Community engagement
legal
(We do not offer legal advice)
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Finding an attorney
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Trademarks
CONSULTING
30 Minute ZOOM - "meet me" session: 100% FREE
So you're ready to take the dive into opening your own business! Congratulations! It's important to understand what it really takes to not only get going, but to position yourself for long term success. We offer packages tailored to your exact needs and desires.
We aren't influencers. We don't promise or sell overnight success. We offer no gimmicks. What we do offer are deliverables. You need help understanding what your health department requires? We'll call them. You need to size a generator for your equipment? We'll do the math!
"Access to real life experience is one of life's greatest shortcuts."
Founder of Kneeco Consulting