Welcome to Meadows & Grimm!

Meadows & Grimm Consulting is an organization specializing in small business services & restaurant consulting. With 15 years of restaurant experience, both working for others and as our own bosses, we are proficient in every aspect of your business: concept design and implementation, public relations, operating systems, kitchen operations, financial systems, and more. To see in what ways we can help you, please read our "Services" page: Click Here

Latest Consulting News

Not sure if we are the right consulting services firm for you?posted 10-16-2010It can be hard choosing a consulting group, which is why we came up with the "get your free idea" option. Click on the button and send us your question -- the first one's on us.
Do I really need a restaurant or business consultant?posted 10-16-2010It can be hard to admit that you need help, especially when it comes to your business. In order to help you decide if you really need a consultant, we encourage you to take a look at this article from RestaurantOwner.com. It will help you decide whether you need help, and also give you a list of things to look for in a restaurant or business consultant. Click here to read it.
Ten Reasons to Hire a Consultantposted 10-16-2010Entrepeneur magazine lists ten reasons why you might hire a consultant: 1. For their expertise. 2. To identify problems. 3. To supplement staff. 4. To act as a catalyst. 5. To provide much-needed objectivity. 6. To teach skills related to your business. 7. To do the "dirty work". 8. To bring new life to a group. 9. To help create new business. 10. To help influence people, in the group and out. Read the full article!
10 Financial Red Flagsposted 10-16-2010Here is a helpful article on financial red flags written by the Restaurant Resource Group. Click here.

Site Overview

Having a Site Overview evaluation is probably one of the most eye opening reviews you can do for your business. We come in for two days to analyze the workings of your business -- how your staff behaves, how the restaurant feels, the menu looks, how long it takes for food to come out, what the kitchen looks like, what your web presense is like, and more. Read our Services page to find out all about it.

Financial Analysis

Cost of food, liquor, payroll and employee benefits -- your "prime costs". Are they in line with industry standards, or are you spending too much - are you losing money because your Chef is wasting product? Are you recording and analyzing the financial data that matters most to your operation?

We help you to zero in on the numbers that matter, and let you know how you stack up against industry standards for spending ratios.

Marketing

Can your customers find you online? Is your website up-to-date? Are you able to change it if you want? Are you on Facebook or Twitter? Is your business accurately listed on the major food & business directories? When was the last time you had a news article done about your restaurant? What are you doing to stay new and exciting to your clients? Are your ads exciting and representative of the spirit of your business?

Operations

Are you organized and efficient? Are your computer & inventory systems easy to use, intuitive and up-to-date? Is your restaurant well organized, in the front and back of house? Does your staff have the tools they need to sell your product knowledgeably and with enthusiasm? Is your kitchen optimized for quick, efficient service? Is food or liquor being wasted?