Charles Nguyen

Project Development

Project Development

From empty space to opening day: site, concept, interior, kitchen, technology and launch — planned as one coherent whole.

01

Concept & Founding

A concept that works economically — not one that just sounds good.

  • Development of the overall hospitality concept
  • Target group analysis and positioning
  • Brand idea and offer structure
  • Assessment of economic feasibility
  • Support with business model development
  • Guidance from idea to opening
  • Realistic opening plan with milestones
  • Budget and investment planning
  • Prioritisation of necessary investments

02

Site Analysis

The location decides before the first guest ever arrives.

  • Evaluation of potential restaurant sites
  • Analysis of location, footfall and surroundings
  • Target group and competitor analysis
  • Review of space usage
  • Assessment of visibility and accessibility
  • Suitability assessment for hospitality use
  • Delivery, pickup and parking analysis
  • Development of a site strategy
  • A clear recommendation: for or against a site

03

Interior Planning & Design

Spaces that attract guests and never obstruct operations.

  • Planning of the entire guest area
  • Layout, seating plan and circulation routes
  • Lighting, colour and material concept
  • Furniture, decoration and acoustics
  • A coherent guest experience
  • A recognisable space concept matching the brand
  • Interior concepts for target group and budget
  • Support during conversion and fit-out

04USP

Custom Furniture & Interior Build

Made-to-measure furniture built for restaurant wear — at a fraction of catalogue prices.

  • Development of individual furniture pieces
  • Benches, tables, shelving and counters made to measure
  • Custom builds for unusual spaces
  • Cost-efficient self-build concepts
  • Multifunctional furniture for small footprints
  • Solutions for difficult floor plans
  • Balanced looks, function and durability
  • Designed for real hospitality wear and tear

05

Kitchen Planning & Workflow

Every unnecessary step costs time, quality and nerves.

  • Planning of functional kitchen zones
  • Optimised working routes and ergonomics
  • Sensible production areas: prep, production, pass, dish pit
  • Cold storage, freezer and dry storage planning
  • Optimised routes between kitchen and service
  • Analysis of existing workflows
  • Efficient mise en place processes
  • Kitchen matched to the food concept
  • Fewer waits, fewer error sources

06

Equipment & Technology

The right technology — not the most expensive one.

  • Selection of suitable catering equipment
  • Evaluation of new and used equipment
  • Refrigeration, freezing and storage
  • POS systems, printers, tablets and order terminals
  • Networking, Wi-Fi and telephony
  • Camera systems and digital menu boards
  • Music and sound systems
  • Coordination of all technical systems

07

Authorities, Applications & Organisation

Structure instead of paper chaos on the way to opening.

Not a legal, tax or architectural service. I structure, coordinate and prepare — regulated professional services are provided by licensed specialists.

  • Structuring of required documents
  • Support with applications and authority communication
  • Opening checklists
  • Preparation of licensing and permit topics
  • Business registration and hygiene requirements
  • Fire safety coordination with specialist planners
  • Organising documentation duties
  • Coordinating insurance, contracts and utilities
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