For Modern restaurant leaders

Optimize your business model.

Maximize profit.

Data interpretation and expert advisory for cost control and operational efficiency. Proven strategies for restaurants.

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Optimize your business model.

Maximize profit.

Proven methods to control labor and cost of goods for restaurants.

For restaurant leaders

Optimize labor. Maximize profit.

Expert consulting for restaurants facing labor cost challenges. Streamline operations, control expenses, and drive sustainable growth.

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Proven results for restaurant operators

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Jim is a first-rate operator and his experience in the field at all levels is a great asset for all growing companies or one's that is looking for an outside opinion. His knowledge in the labor sector of the restaurant business is so beneficial. It is a pleasure to work with Jim and look forward to maintaining a connection for years.

John McNamara
Bluegrass Hospitality

We have had the opportunity to work with Jim on a number of projects and he has been a speaker on several occasions at our annual RC Show focusing on the impact that employee workload has on team well being, retention, and the overall business model in restaurants.I would strongly recommend Jim as an asset to any team that is looking to improve employee performance, happiness and retention, while also looking to better understand the rapidly changing business model in the restaurant space. His knowledge of how to not only understand information but to articulate it in a way that resonates with operators will add immense value to any organization.

Kelly Higginson
Restaurants Canada

Your questions, answered fast

Expert support for restaurant operators

Why are my labor costs high even when sales are strong?

Strong sales don't automatically fix labor inefficiency. Most operators measure labor as a percentage of sales but that metric alone doesn't tell you whether your team is actually productive. Benchmark Sixty looks at output, not just cost, to find exactly where the gap is.

We're already profitable. Is this still relevant for us?

Profitable restaurants are often the ones leaving the most money on the table. When the business is running, it's easy to miss the margin you could be keeping. That's usually where we find the biggest opportunities.

How quickly can we expect to see results?

Menu engineering improvements can show up in your numbers within 30 days. Labor model changes typically take 60 to 90 days to fully reflect. Most clients see measurable movement within the first engagement.

Do I need to cut staff to hit my labor targets?

Your team runs the business. We look at the business differently - through data and benchmarks your internal team is often too close to see. It's not about replacing anyone. It's about giving your people better information to work with.

Does this work for multi-unit operators or just single locations?

Both. Single operators use Benchmark Sixty to build the foundation before they scale. Multi-unit operators use it to standardize performance and stop margin leakage across locations. The methodology is built to scale with you.

How is this different from other advisory services?

Most outside help tells you what to do and leaves. Benchmark Sixty works alongside your team - analyzing your data, showing you where the opportunities are, and helping you build the model that fits your concept. You own the outcome.

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