Food truck consulting · Austin, TX

You run the kitchen. We help you run the business.

Premium food truck consulting in Austin, Texas. Save time, avoid costly mistakes, control expenses, and make better operational decisions.

Illustration of a navy food trailer with its service window open and a lit, organized kitchen inside
Operator-ledGuidance from someone who has worked the line, done the ordering, and managed the margins.
Startup planningMenu costingProfit auditsMonthly KPI reviews
Why Hermes

A good menu is only
part of the business.

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.

01 / Experience

Real operator experience

Firsthand knowledge of menu costing, inventory, staffing, ordering systems, kitchen workflow, and day-to-day hospitality management.

02 / Numbers

Clear financial thinking

Food cost, labor, prime cost, average ticket, and waste. We start with your actual numbers and base recommendations on them.

03 / Execution

Practical implementation

Clear recommendations with an owner, an effort level, a due date, and a KPI, so you know exactly what to do on Monday.

How we work

Diagnose. Measure.
Improve. Monitor.

The same four steps apply to every engagement, whether it's a one-hour decision or a full launch.

  1. 01

    Diagnose →

    Review the concept or operation, the data available, and the real challenge behind the symptoms.

  2. 02

    Measure →

    Establish a baseline: sales, food cost %, labor %, prime cost, average ticket, waste, and service time.

  3. 03

    Improve →

    Prioritized actions with owners, effort, deadlines, and the KPI each one should move.

  4. 04

    Monitor

    Follow up on the 30-day plan, track the indicators, and adjust what isn't working.

Next step

Your investment deserves experience.

Schedule a private consultation. Start with a complimentary 15-minute call to see whether we're the right fit for your operation.