We at Krystal Apple provide

Bar/Restaurant/Club/Shops- Spotters (Spy Service), Consulting, Service training, Wine training, standard operation procedure, Management, Recruitment, Operation Management and all Hospitality Solutions  

Krystal Apple is a company that wants their clients to experience the best of both worlds and base their ideology in sourcing partners that suit your requirements best, and only associate with companies that have reputable portfolios.

Join us on this adventure, and watch us do what we do best, consulting with determination and passion.

 Krystal Apple Founders has a long history with more than 20 years’ experience in 10 countries as a successful Operations consultancy by rebuilding projects for Nightclubs, High-end Restaurants, Food and Beverages outlets.

 

Our history surpasses experience and knowledge within different Countries and Cultures

 

At Krystal Apple, we love working with creative minded people that are set to move one step further in a great development adventure,

Our consulting team are all European Masters with previous solid and vast experience in UAE best venues and restaurants.

We don't compromise on any Concept, we master them

 

At Krystal Apple, our collective expertise, background, blended skills and the network is what sets us apart. We are not only Consultants; we are a team who believe in building partnerships.

We based on perfection and simplicity that works best for all parts of F&B and entertainment industry without losing the elegance and finesse of our projects.   

Truly great customer service, hospitality and F&B staff integrity are keys to success and future good reviews.

In any bar, Bar spotters are the way to measure the customer experience, drink pouring, cash handling, suggestive selling, service, quality of food, timing, etc.. And of course ringing of all drinks and staff ethics.

The most constant aspect in the restaurant and bar business that every operator would like to achieve is controlling costs through loss prevention.

Avoid bad reviews on your venue. Great local businesses are built on reputation.

This has been true for decades, if not longer. A great reputation will sky rocket your Business and a poor reputation have the potential to kill your business.

One thing has changed, though. Nowadays, customers can easily find and speak about a business by reading and posting online reviews. Review websites like Yelp make it easy for customers to find the best local businesses, based Solely on reputation. It’s basically local word-of-mouth marketing… on Steroids.

All businesses are naked to the world because their reputation is easy for anyone to find. A business with 5 stars is the best and most likely to be chosen, while a business with 1 star is most likely to be avoided, especially if it has multiple 1 and 2 star reviews. While this level of transparency has been great for local businesses with dedicated customers that are willing to rave about them online, restaurants in particular, it’s also been a nightmare for millions of other local businesses. Unfortunately, most local businesses don’t usually have the time or resources needed to implement the proper systems and processes needed to get hundreds of 5 star reviews, even if they do have hundreds of happy customers. This leaves most businesses at an immediate disadvantage because businesses need reviews to compete and be successful online.

When operators don't seriously scrutinize bar activities, bartender actions may include giving drinks away, over pouring, theft, and serving minors. Without professional bar spotting, the odds of catching them are remote and may result in significant financial losses!

Are your bar inventories off? Are Cash receipts down? We can document all of this issues and report to you.

Hurdling Challenges: Deciphering How To Open A Restaurant in Dubai

Opening a restaurant in Dubai is a challenging entrepreneurial feat. The procedure to open a restaurant is a complex process that involves the fulfilment of numerous restaurant business setup components, from developing a comprehensive business plan to sourcing quality personnel for your day-to-day operations. The same could be said if you want to open nightclub venues across the city of Dubai – while the Dubai nightlife is as vibrant and lively as ever, an aspiring entrepreneur will still have to overcome the challenge of creating a smart and intuitive business plan for nightclub venues.

That is where our hospitality consulting firm comes in.

Expert nightclub and restaurant consultants with unparalleled expertise

Here at Krystal Apple, we pride ourselves in being one of the best hospitality consulting firms in the country and the region today. With more than 20 years of experience servicing customers and business partners all over the globe, we have the international insight and industry experience to bring your dream venture to fruition.

If you want to know how to open a restaurant in Dubai, we offer comprehensive restaurant business setup solutions, provided by professional restaurant consultants. If you want to open nightclub locations, we can assign you a dedicated nightclub consultant. Our nightclub consultant can guide you throughout the entire process of setting up your venture.

We can help you open restaurants, open nightclub locations, grow your knowledge of the food and beverage industry, and many more. We at Krystal Apple can assist you in building your empire from the ground up. Our hospitality consulting company can help you open restaurants or nightclubs through our nightclub and restaurant consultants with the following solutions:

Security detail acquisition

Staff and personnel recruitment

Business organisation and improvement

Staff training

Manual development

Reopening and pre-opening assistance

Concept development

Marketing and branding

Management consulting

Menu and recipe development

Sound system acquisition

Lighting equipment acquisition

Bring a fresh take on Dubai nightlife

Inject new life to the Dubai scene after dark, with the help of an experienced nightclub consultant from Krystal Apple. For enquiries, contact us today!

Market research.

Before you begin planning what you want your Nightclub/Restaurant to look like, you need to make sure you have a good understanding of who your customers are, what they want, and how much they are willing to spend.

You can conduct primary market research by surveying potential customers in your area and conducting focus groups to find out what kinds of clubs your customers are interested in. You can conduct secondary market research by gathering statistical data from sources such as your local chamber of commerce, trade associations, and municipalities. You can do market research yourself or you can hire a marketing company to do it for you.

Think about the demographics of your area, including average age, education level, and income. Whatever concept you come up with will need to be appealing to the people who actually live and work in your area.

If there are already too many Nightclub/Restaurants in your area, it may not be a good idea to try to open another one. Try visiting all of your competitors to get a good idea of how busy they are and what demographics they are attracting.

If you are flexible regarding the location of your Nightclub/Restaurant, it might be best to develop your concept first, and then look for a town that can support it.

 

Concept.

When developing the concept of your Nightclub/Restaurant, you should try to come up with something that will stand out from the competition and attract your market. You concept will dictate almost everything about your club, from your hours to your prices to your decor, so make sure to spend some time on it.

When choosing a name for your Nightclub/Restaurant, make sure it goes with your concept. It's important to think about what potential customers will assume about your business when they hear its name. You might want to try asking people for opinions before settling on a name.

Think carefully about what kind of entertainment you will offer. If possible, offer something that your customers won't find anywhere else in the area, whether it's live music or amazing special effects.

Your food and drinks need to match your concept too. You might have a comprehensive menu, or you might just focus on a few specialty items, depending on what kind of image you want to project.

If you want your club to seem exclusive, it's important to act the part. You should have limited hours, enforce a strict dress code, and offer premium services at premium prices.

Find partners

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Once you know what kind of Nightclub/Restaurant you want to own, you will need to think very carefully about whether or not you have what it takes to do it all by yourself.

If you don't have much experience managing bars and clubs, you will probably want to hire an experienced manager.

If you don't know much about marketing, you may want to consider hiring someone who has experience promoting Nightclub/Restaurants. This person will know how to reach your target market and what kinds of promotions to offer.

Depending on your financial situation, you may just want to hire employees or you may want to find people who are willing to be your business partners. Keep in mind that opening a Nightclub/Restaurant can be a very costly endeavor. Your costs will vary greatly depending on your location and your concept, but you can expect to invest tens of thousands of dollars into the business at the very least. If you have partners, you may be able to share these costs.

 Business plan

A business plan is essential no matter what kind of business you plan on opening. Your business plan should contain detailed information about how you will run your business, what your expenses will be, what services you will offer, how you will market yourself, and what your projected profits will be.

Your business plan should include a separate section on each of the following topics: the organization and management structure of the business, how much money you will need to get started, what will make your business stand out from the competition, what market you will serve, what you will sell, your financial projections for the business, your market analysis, and the marketing strategy for the business.

If you need to borrow money, your lending institution will want to see your business plan, so make sure you are very thorough.

If you have never written a business plan before, you may want to hire a professional to help you. You can also find lots of templates online, which will help you figure out what information to include and how to format it.

Location

Once you know exactly what you want your club to be like, you need to find a location that can make it all work. Be sure to consider the monthly cost, the investment that will be required to build out the space to your liking, and the capacity of the space.

You will have to decide whether buying or leasing a space makes the most sense for you. The right choice will depend mostly upon your finances and the availability of properties in your area.

The ideal location for you will depend on your concept and your competition. If you think your club will be a destination in and of it shelf, it may be perfectly fine for it to be in a quiet area. If you want to take advantage of the active night life downtown, it's essential that your club be centrally located.

If you're on a tight budget, look for a location that used to be a Nightclub/Restaurant and just needs a little bit of a face lift. You may also be able to negotiate the rent with the landlord, especially if the building has been empty for some time.

Before buying or leasing any property, be sure to check with your community's local planning board to make sure the zoning regulations will allow you to operate a night club there.

Think about how many people walk or drive past the location every day. This is important because the more traffic the area gets, the better your visibility will be. It is also important to think about how your target market prefers to travel to night clubs in your area. You want to make sure your club is convenient for the majority of your customers, whether they tend to prefer driving, walking, or taking public transportation.

Permits and licenses

There is a lot of legal red tape involved in opening up a Nightclub/Restaurant, so you may want to hire an attorney to help you. The specific regulations you will need to abide by will depend upon the city, county, and state that your business will be located in. Common requirements include a general business license, a liquor license, a sign permit, a building permit, a seller's permit, and a health permit.

In order to apply for permits, you will first need to incorporate your business and register it with the appropriate tax agencies.

Nightclub/Restaurants in the United Emirates are regulated by the federal government companies (Municipality), as well as their state's Alcohol Beverage Control (DTCM) agency.

You will also need to make sure you have the legal rights to play copyrighted music. You can obtain music licenses from organizations like the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

Don't forget to do your research on insurance. Owning Nightclub/Restaurant involves a lot of liability, so you want to make sure that you have as much protection as possible.

In addition to a lawyer, you should also have a good accountant who can help you with your payroll and fees.

 

 Renovation

It's time to bring your concept to life! You will need to make sure the space functions well as a club, look absolutely amazing, and sends the right message to your customers. It's probably a good idea to work with an architect and/or designer who has experience designing bars and clubs.

Comfortable, intimate interiors are in style, so make sure your guests are comfortable enough that they will want to stay a while.

Don't forget seemingly small details, like lighting. The wrong lighting can completely ruin your atmosphere.

If your location has an outdoor space, make sure to optimize it and make it just as inviting as the indoor space.

When planning your layout, be sure to keep function in mind. A good layout will naturally lead customers towards the bar and will not require the bartenders to move around too much to serve customers.

If you're on a budget, focus on pieces of furniture that can be moved around to create different seating arrangements. You can also make a big statement without spending much by painting walls and furniture with bold colors and incorporating colorful fabrics into your design.

Keep in mind that your space will have to be ADA accessible, which means you may have to add wheelchair ramps and other accommodations if they don't already exist.

Develop relationships

with all your distributors and suppliers. You will need people to supply your food, drinks, utensils, marketing materials, and more. Talk to several different companies to secure the best deal on everything you need.

There are tons of vendors out there for all of your needs, from alcohol to linens and glassware. A quick internet search will help you find many different options. It is important to compare them carefully to find out who offers the lowest prices, the lowest delivery charges, the best selection, and the best delivery schedule.

Recruitment

You will need to hire lots of employees to keep your business running smoothly. Make sure you have enough staff to keep your customers safe and happy. You also need to make sure your staff is friendly, professional, and efficient.

Your front of house staff should include bartenders, servers, hosts, and security guards. Your back of house staff should include a head cook, prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers. You may also need maintenance staff, office staff, expediters, bar backs, and bussers, depending on the volume of business you anticipate. It is very important that there always be a dedicated manager during every shift.

Look for employees who are enthusiastic, friendly, responsible, and have some experience in a similar work environment.

Interview prospective employees thoroughly to make sure they have the right personality type for your Nightclub/Restaurant. It is helpful to come up with a list of important characteristics when creating your job descriptions. Experience is not everything

Develop Systems

In order for your Nightclub/Restaurant to be successful, you will need to make sure you have systems in place for things like taking and tracking orders, receiving payments, managing staff, and tracking inventory. Without these systems, you will be vulnerable to problems like theft, poor service, and an under-stocked bar, none of which are good for business.

Make sure your managers all understand the systems well enough to train the rest of the employees.

Marketing

You need to market and promote the club's opening, and then keep promoting any special events you may be hosting at your club. Use word-of-mouth, posters, business cards, social media, direct mail, and other marketing methods to promote the club as much as you can.

The perfect marketing strategy will depend on lots of factors, including your location, your concept, and your target market. Having a partner or employee who is well-versed in marketing is extremely important.

You will need to make a significant investment into marketing your business, but if you do it properly, it will all be worth it.

Make sure people like what they see when they search for you online by managing your reviews, optimizing your site for search engines, and having a diverse social media presence. Some a little unique, like a great variety of videos on YouTube, can help you stand out from your competition.

Special events can be a great way to market your business when you first open and to generate excitement for holidays. Depending on your concept and budget, you could consider hosting black tie events, getting well-known musicians or DJs to play at your club, or offering special limited-time drink and food offerings.

 Grand opening

When your club finally opens, host a big party to let your customers know that you're open for business. Your grand opening will be your opportunity to impress customers and convince them that they need to come back, so make it great!

Be careful about planning the date of your grand opening. You need to make sure you give yourself enough time to have the club ready and that your opening day does not coincide with other large events that might pull customers away from you.

Your grand opening needs to have something special, whether it's a great band, a visit from a celebrity, or some really amazing food. Try to think of a special promotion that fits with your concept.

Get the news out about your grand opening party in any way you can. You should take advantage of all of your local media outlets and social media channels, as well as distribute flyers in places where your target market is likely to see them.

Try to generate a lot of hype around your club before the opening by communicating with the local media and giving your customers sneaks peaks of what you will offer.

You need to offer impeccable service at your grand opening. If you're worried that your staff may need some practice, consider doing a soft opening, when your club is open by invitation only, to get them started.

Smart Operation

Opening a Nightclub/Restaurant is a huge commitment. You will have to be ready to put in long hours and devote yourself to taking care of all aspects of the business. Even if you plan to delegate the day-to-day management to an employee, you should expect to be very hands-on in the beginning.

Exceptional service

Once you get customers in the door, you need to get them to stick around and come back. The best way to do this is to offer them the absolute best experience. Make sure your food, drinks, and music are all up to par, that your atmosphere is pleasant, and that your customers don't have to wait too long for service.

Encourage customer feedback so you will know where you have room for improvement.

Training your employees is extremely important, but don't micromanage them. It's important that they know how to provide the best service possible and are able to use their best judgement to determine how to do that.

If your Nightclub/Restaurant is all about great music, make sure you don't skimp on a sound system. Customers will notice and they won't like it!

Stay relevant

Trends are always changing, and it's important to keep offering your customers what they want. This may mean offering a different kind of promotion than you used to, or even giving your concept a major face lift. If customers don't find your Nightclub/Restaurant interesting and exciting anymore, they won't come back.

Inspections

In order to avoid being put out of business, it is vital that you stay in compliance with all of the requirements set forth by federal and local laws. Your facility will be inspected on a regular basis for violations of your local health code and other laws.

Facilities that serve alcohol are required to keep detailed records regarding the source of their inventory, so make sure you have an established system to take care of this.