Construction was underway for a new restaurant concept when COVID-19 shut the industry down. With no operating history and halted construction, survival depended on securing funding in a turbulent, uncertain market.
We built detailed forecasts and multi-year projections from scratch, guided the owner through NJEDA loan and grant applications, and provided strategic advice as plans evolved. Once open, we shifted to long-term support with FP&A, cost reviews, and operational KPIs.