In the vibrant world of food and beverage, success isn’t just about the quality of your offerings, it’s about creating an unforgettable experience for your patrons. This blog will dive into the culinary landscape, and we will highlight strategic elements that have propelled...
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Too Much of a Good Thing: Changing Dynamics in Saturated Markets
In a previous blog post we discussed the benefits that industry clustering has brought to the Maine craft brewing landscape. From knowledge spillover to increased access to suppliers, all signs point to industry clustering being a resounding benefit for an industry that’s been...
No Rest for the Restauranteur: Staying Afloat in Maine’s Food Service Industry
The restaurant industry is booming in Maine. Sadly, for one reason or another, not all make it. In recent news, many restaurant owners have failed to properly manage finances resulting in closing of restaurants, criminal charges, and in some cases...
Craft Brewing Industry Clusters: The Landscape Ahead
There’s no doubt that national growth in craft brewing has been strong. In 1990 there were 200 craft breweries in the United States, by 2011 there were more than 2,000, and by early 2017 there were over 7,000. While national growth has been impressive, industry clusters in...
Elsmere BBQ Featured in MaineBiz
Featured in MaineBiz, our client Elsmere BBQ is making headlines with a second BBQ joint opening in the Portland Deering Center neighborhood later this spring. Our friends Adam Powers and Jeremy Rush say, “We have a bit of a different business model than a lot of the...
Does Your Restaurant Have Proper Accounting and Reporting?
Many restaurant owners are very passionate about their restaurant and the food they serve, but have little business experience and financial knowledge. Running a restaurant can be very complicated and takes thorough research and analysis. It is very common for restaurant owners...
Restaurant Launch – Elsmere BBQ & Wood Grill
Opus Consulting Group is proud to have been apart of the new hot spot in town-Elsmere BBQ & Wood Grill. The owners Adam Powers and Jeremy Rush, approached Opus last year in August 2012 with their dream of operating their own establishment. Opus Consulting Group assisted...
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