Introduction to Restaurant Setup

Markus Hoffmann is a restaurant-setup consultant with a Bachelor's in Hospitality and an MBA in Foodservice Management. He has opened multiple full-service and quick-service establishments, guiding site selection, kitchen-layout planning, and equipment procurement. Markus publishes step-by-step planning templates covering concept development, operational workflows, and staffing models. He leads practical sessions on menu engineering, cost-control metrics, and front-of-house training. His ongoing work includes digital toolkits for lease-negotiation support and permit-compliance checklists.