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THE 30/60/90 RESTAURANT LAUNCH PLAYBOOK

“Build it Once. Build it Right.”

THE CHALLENGE:

Most culinary businesses fail not because of the food, but because of a lack of structure. D1 Culinary Group removes the guesswork, bridging the gap between creative passion and operational excellence.

THE D1 METHOD: YOUR 90-DAY TRANSFORMATION

  • Phase 1: Before Day 1 – Build the Blueprint

    • Focus on concept clarity, menu logic, and vendor alignment.

    • Establish budgeting, compliance, and training structures before the doors open.

  • Phase 2: Days 1 to 30 – Create Alignment

    • Ensure people, products, and processes speak the same language.

    • Prioritize stewardship over hype to build a foundation of trust.

  • Phase 3: Days 31 to 60 – Test Execution

    • Run simulations, rehearsals, and time-motion tests.

    • Implement waste tracking and quality control to refine the machine.

  • Phase 4: Days 61 to 90 – Launch and Scale

    • Utilize data-driven adjustments and confident teams for controlled exposure.

    • Focus on sustainable growth to ensure the business outlives the initial passion.

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THE SEED-TO-COMMUNITY PIPELINE

We align with institutional partners and HBCUs to treat the food ecosystem as an engine for economic mobility.

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  • From Soil: Integrating sustainable farming with food science to control the supply chain.

  • To Table: Mastering culinary arts and hospitality leadership through disciplined training.

  • To Market: Applying SOPs and financial modeling to transition "cooks" into "business owners".

  • To World: Leveraging global diplomacy and cross-cultural storytelling for international impact.

OUR NON-NEGOTIABLES FOR SUCCESS

  • S.O.P. Driven: Standardized procedures for every station to ensure consistency.

  • Financial Integrity: Professional bookkeeping, CPA-aligned models, and menu costing.

  • Staff Development: Ongoing cross-training to build confident leaders, not just laborers.

  • Purpose-Led: Building businesses that grow with you, not at the cost of you.

READY TO OPERATE WITH INTENTION?

Who We Serve: Students, Entrepreneurs, and Institutions seeking structure, clarity, and discipline.

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Connect with D1:

  • Website: www.d1culinarygroup.org

  • Consultation: Scan the QR code in this handbook for a Free 10-Minute Alignment Call.

  • Specializing In: Customer Service Experience, Back of House Training, and Leadership Development.

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