Restaurant Keys is a full-service consultancy helping investors, brands and operators to unlock the full potential of hospitality ventures - from inception to launch, and beyond - founded by Massimo Montone in 2015.
With over 25 years experience within the hospitality industry, Massimo employs a combination of astute business acumen with emotional intelligence to guide clients through every step of building a restaurant business. Restaurant Keys can approach every project individually, tailoring our services to match your needs. Whether you are a private equity firm looking to turn around a brand in your portfolio, a brand seeking international growth or an existing operator looking to expand, a national chain in need of improving profitability, Restaurant keys can help.
BUSINESS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Business startups; Brand growth, nationally and internationally; Property acquisition; Licensing & compliance; Business plans; Cash-flow; Financial model; Financial structuring & strategy; Procurement and Supply chain management; Overall Pre-opening management
BRANDING, CREATIVE & MARKETING
Concept development; Brand positioning document; Logo design; Menu & collateral design; Brand strategy & management; Restaurant or bar interior design; Website design & development; Investor landlord pack; Copywriting -Tone of voice; Core identity; Brand guidelines; Procurement and production
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING
Formulate the development strategy; Design its financial, legal and commercial architecture; Legal agreements required; Franchise recruitment nationally and internationally; Formulate a sensible international development strategy
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Service and offering strategy & planning; Standard operational procedure development; Leadership & coaching; Management performance system; On-going mentoring & training. Plan & launch marketing campaigns; Mystery shopper audit; Social media management and advertising; PR communications; Overall ad-hoc assistance
HUMAN RESOURCES & HEADHUNTING
Strategy & management; Management Recruitment; Audit; Headhunting (also known as Executive Search); Talent scouting & management; HR Policies, Contracts & employee handbook; TUPE for employees; HR redundancy process; Payroll and pension; Performace and appraisals & Training and development
ACCOUNTS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
General Accounting; Annual returns; Book-keeping and management reports; Tax returns & VAT; Pension & Payroll; Funding & loans; Overases company formations
COACHING, MENTORING & ADVISING
We have just opened the doors to 'One Hour Success Consultation' one time offer with Massimo Montone with 20+ years of experience, analyze your current position strategy and any new business’s ideas- or guide you on how to establish those if you are just starting out
RETAINED SERVICES
For those looking for ongoing regular support, we suggest our retained services option. Perfect for those who need high-level commercial support, but don’t want or need to hire someone on a permanent or full-time basis. You pay for access to – our knowledge, experience and expertise. Rather than paying for specific deliverables, you will be able to reach us quickly when you have an important question or problem. The service will be tailor to your requirements
FOOD DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTANCY
From creating a new concept or assessing and reviewing your current offering our experienced team of chefs and food experts will work with you to create what fits your brand and end goal
We understand the unique needs of each sector of the food-service industry and are committed to providing innovative, efficient and practical solutions to the challenges faced by the diverse segments of the food-service sector.
Get in Touch with us at [email protected] or +44 (0)20 3916 5199
