Real operator experience
Firsthand knowledge of menu costing, inventory, staffing, ordering systems, kitchen workflow, and day-to-day hospitality management.
Premium food truck consulting in Austin, Texas. Save time, avoid costly mistakes, control expenses, and make better operational decisions.
Equipment, staffing, inventory, food costing, service design, and pricing decisions all affect cash flow. Hermes is built for serious entrepreneurs who want to save money and succeed.
Firsthand knowledge of menu costing, inventory, staffing, ordering systems, kitchen workflow, and day-to-day hospitality management.
Food cost, labor, prime cost, average ticket, and waste. We start with your actual numbers and base recommendations on them.
Clear recommendations with an owner, an effort level, a due date, and a KPI, so you know exactly what to do on Monday.
The same four steps apply to every engagement, whether it's a one-hour decision or a full launch.
Review the concept or operation, the data available, and the real challenge behind the symptoms.
Establish a baseline: sales, food cost %, labor %, prime cost, average ticket, waste, and service time.
Prioritized actions with owners, effort, deadlines, and the KPI each one should move.
Follow up on the 30-day plan, track the indicators, and adjust what isn't working.
Every engagement has a defined scope and a written deliverable. Work outside the signed scope requires your written authorization.
One focused hour on the decision in front of you, with an action summary to follow.
Pressure-test your concept, startup budget, and break-even point before you sign anything.
On-site review of menu costs, labor, inventory, waste, and workflow, followed by a 30-day plan.
Budget, layout, costed menu, suppliers, POS, staffing, permits, and a launch schedule.
Hands-on support from concept through opening, then a post-opening review.
Monthly KPI and margin reviews, with ongoing support on inventory, labor, and operating problems.
We help you choose and evaluate the right truck before you buy.
Rent a food truck and test whether your business is viable before you buy.
Schedule a private consultation. Start with a complimentary 15-minute call to see whether we're the right fit for your operation.