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KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS SERVICES

Keystone Hospitality Solutions provides full service restaurant consulting, from concept development through launch.  This includes business plans, branding, menu development, site selection, staff training, facility design,  financial set up and investment strategies.  For the past 32 years, KHS has worked with an extensive network of industry professionals that we bring to our projects.  Our goal with every project is to fully commit our expertise to support the vision and success of our clients.  Our President, Alan Someck, has operated restaurants for 25 years, taught culinary management for the past 10 years and has consulted on a broad range of concepts from fast casual to full service restaurants. In addition, for the past 4 years,  Alan has developed a thriving expert witness practice focusing on the hospitality industry (visiit www.restaurantexpertwitnessalansomeck.com for detailed information)..

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Business Plans: Create and review

Branding and Marketing: Comprehensive plan and strategies 

Menu Development: Recipes, costing and presentation

Site Selection: Location research and lease negotiations

Staff Training: Staff hiring, training, handbooks and scheduling. 

Facility Design: Work with architect, kitchen designer and contractor

Financial Setup: Capital budget, income/profit projections

Investment Strategies: Investment offerings 

Technology: Latest technology for operations and profitability

Executive Coaching: One on one leadership coaching

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Expert Witness: For a variety of cases involving restaurant operations

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SOME OF OUR CLIENTS

BRINE          INDIANA CATERING     CIRCA      HOULIHAN'S

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FARINOLIO  ITALIAN  BAKERY       ANCOLIE       BLINI  

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MOLLAGA  INDIAN  GRILL       BAR  and  GIRL

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CORK    SARA   SNACKER      MILL RIVER   CLUB

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ELAINES  ASIAN  BISTRO     GUSTORGANICS       BLOOMZ

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RUSTICA  LOUNGE    LIV  BREADS     HR  SINGLETON'S 

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LIV  NUTFREE  BAKERY    WINE  BAR  NYC   ANGEL  FISH 


RAVAGH       RISING  BEAR      PORT BEER    


UPSTATE  TABLE      GREENBERG'S  BAKERY       

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ABOUT US

Keystone Hospitality Solutions was founded to support restaurant entrepreneurs fulfill their dreams in a very treacherous and risky industry.  More than ever, entrepreneurs need sound guidance in developing and running their food concepts.  The pressures from controlling food and  labor costs to rising real estate in an environment that is highly competitive and dramatically changing demands that restaurant owners be capable of effectively managing all the forces that can determine their success.  KHS has the knowledge, ability and strategic resources to be a critical partner for those seeking restaurant success.


Over the past 36 years, Alan Someck has been an industry leader in adapting food trends while incorporating highly cost effective operational strategies.  He has a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues that lead to restaurant success coupled with the ability to work closely with a client's unique needs.  Contact us to see how KHS can help you realize your future.  

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CONTACT US

Alan Someck

516.448.1504

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FEATURED SERVICES

Commitment to Excellence and Your Success

Business Plans: KHS can create a professional business plan for you or guide you through the process.  We also provide pitch decks for investors and landlords.

Branding and Marketing: We will help you develop a comprehensive and strategic marketing plan that promotes your brand through a variety of channels such as social media, public relations, website and print.  We help with logo, all graphic design and photography.

Menu Development: With our chef consultants, you create a compelling and unique menu that promotes your concept, is cost effective and features any standards you may want such as gluten free, organic, locally sourced etc.

Site Selection: We partner with restaurant brokers and attorneys to insure you find a well positioned and  affordable location with favorable lease terms.

Staff Training: KHS helps select and  fully train staff for opening and beyond including legal and strategic hiring practices, orientation, ongoing performance reviews.

Facility Design: KHS works with your architect, kitchen designer, contractor and local zoning and building departments to insure a high quality design that meets your budget requirements.

Financial Set Up: We will develop all pre-opening financial models including capital budget and profit and loss projections.  In addition, we will set up your financial and reporting  system with manageable controls and bring in an accountant and payroll services.

Investment Strategy: KHS will help you develop a quality investment offering and work with you to present a professional pitch to investors as well as protective partnership agreements.

Technology: We have access to the latest industry technology in kiosks, POS systems, purchasing and inventory management, employee management and financial controls and reports.  

Executive Coaching: KHS provides one to one coaching to support your entrepreneurial success.  We help with strategic advice for growth and efficient operations as well as aid in creating professional and personal balance in a very stressful industry.

Expert Witness: KHS can be of assistance in a variety of legal cases including food and restaurant safety, employment law, wage and tipping, HR issues and financial damage analysis.

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Feature Articles by Alan Someck

Transformational Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

Sexual Harassment in the Restaurant Industry: Pervasive and Preventable  

Restaurant and Hotel Safety: Keys to Preventing Accidents and Incidents

The Restaurant Food Safety Challenge: Failure Is Not an Option

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