At HDE Hospitality Consultants, we follow a structured and strategic approach to help you navigate the complexities of new projects, from initial concept through successful execution. Our goal is to ensure that every step aligns with your business objectives and maximizes long-term success.

Our Process for New Projects:
Initial Consultation & Needs Assessment

Understanding your goals, vision, and challenges.
Analyzing the market and competitive landscape to identify key opportunities.
Feasibility & Market Research

Conducting comprehensive research on the location, target market, and customer demographics.
Analyzing potential financial performance, including cost projections, revenue potential, and ROI.
Project Planning & Design

Developing a strategic plan outlining the scope, timeline, budget, and resources.
Collaborating with architects, designers, and other experts to refine property layout, design, and branding.
Brand Selection & Contract Negotiation

Helping you select the right brand (or independent strategy) that aligns with your objectives.
Assisting with management contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and performance standards.
Construction & Development Oversight

Managing the project timeline, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Overseeing construction to ensure quality and cost control.
Operations Setup & Staff Training

Preparing the operations manual and defining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Providing staff training for operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and efficiency.
Grand Opening & Marketing Strategy

Planning and executing a grand opening event.
Implementing a marketing and branding strategy to attract customers and establish your property’s presence.
Ongoing Performance Monitoring & Optimization

Analyzing financial performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Providing continuous support for optimizing revenue, reducing costs, and improving guest experiences.
By following this comprehensive project process, we ensure that every aspect of your new project is thoughtfully planned, executed efficiently, and poised for long-term success.

If your project lies outside our team's core skillset, we take a collaborative approach to ensure that you receive the right expertise for your needs. Here’s how we handle it:

1. Referral to Trusted Partners
We maintain a network of trusted industry partners with specialized expertise across various areas of hospitality, real estate, construction, and finance. If your project requires a skillset outside our core services, we’ll refer you to a reliable professional or firm that we trust.

2. Collaborative Team Approach
For projects with cross-disciplinary needs, we can work alongside external experts, integrating their expertise into the project while maintaining overall coordination and leadership from our team. This ensures that every aspect of the project remains aligned with your broader goals.

3. Scalable Solutions
We are adaptable and can expand our team temporarily by bringing in subject matter experts or forming an alliance with consultants who specialize in the areas needed (e.g., advanced technology, niche construction, international regulations).

4. Full Transparency & Communication
If a project involves expertise we don’t specialize in, we will discuss these areas with you upfront. We ensure clear communication on the scope of work, timeline, and team members involved so you feel confident in the project’s direction.

5. Project Continuity & Quality Assurance
Whether it's through an internal expansion or trusted partners, we ensure seamless integration and ongoing quality assurance throughout the project, so you receive consistent results.

6. Tailored Solutions & Flexibility
Even if your project has a niche requirement, we aim to remain flexible and ensure that the expertise we bring, either from our team or external partners, is fully tailored to meet the needs of your specific project.

Your success is our priority, and we’ll make sure you have the right resources and expertise to accomplish your goals!

While we won't tell you exactly how to run your business, we are here to provide you with guidance, expert advice, and actionable insights that can empower you to make informed decisions and improve your operations.

Here’s what we do to support your business:

1. Expert Guidance
We offer our deep industry knowledge and specialized expertise to help you navigate challenges, optimize operations, and identify growth opportunities. This guidance is intended to help you make better decisions based on your unique business needs.

2. Tailored Solutions
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we customize our recommendations to fit the specific context of your property, market, and goals. We work with you to understand your vision and challenges, and then we create strategies that align with those objectives.

3. Best Practices & Industry Standards
We share best practices, industry standards, and benchmarking insights that you can use to enhance your operations, customer service, and profitability. This might include everything from operational efficiencies to brand alignment or financial planning.

4. Continuous Support
We don’t just provide advice once and walk away. We offer ongoing support to help you implement strategies, track performance, and adjust as necessary. We help you stay focused on achieving long-term success.

5. Data-Driven Decision Making
We help you analyze data and performance metrics to guide decisions about pricing, marketing, operations, and other key aspects of your business. Our aim is to provide you with the tools to drive sustainable growth.

Ultimately, we are here to help you optimize your business, not dictate how to run it. We empower you with knowledge and strategic options to make informed decisions and navigate the complexities of your industry with confidence.