Passion and compatibility are of the upmost importance to us, especially before we get into the x and o’s of the technical side of things. Once we understand our client’s goals, that is when we provide a forecast of what it will take to bring a project to fruition, and to what degree the business can succeed. We also must get to know each other, and be sure we understand each other. Its starts with the fundamentals (like budget, projections, costs, source of funds, location, leasing, menus, demographics, design, construction, operations, staffing, training, etc.). It goes on and on, but we promise by the end of the evaluation you will have a learned in a few days what would have taken you a few years.

Will your concept work with the demographic of where you want to setup the venue?  Who are your competitors? What sets you apart from your competitors?  What is the concept and function of the venue?  What are your expectations of what you need to make financially?