Commercial Kitchen & Equipment Consulting — Chicago, IL

Helping you open your restaurant with confidence.

From concept to opening day, we guide restaurants, hotels, cafés, and foodservice businesses through commercial kitchen planning, equipment selection, and budget-conscious buildout — led by a team of Certified Foodservice Professionals.

CFSPCertified Foodservice Professional
ChicagoServing clients nationwide
Concept → OpeningEnd-to-end kitchen guidance
Commercial kitchen equipment
Commercial kitchen buildout — placeholder photo
CFSP Certified Commercial Kitchen Specialist Restaurant Equipment Expert Foodservice Planning Consultant Chicago & Nationwide Global Equipment Sourcing Support
Team of CFSP-certified foodservice consultants
Our Team CFSP Professionals · Chicago, Illinois
About

Meet Our Team of CFSP Professionals

As Certified Foodservice Professionals (CFSP), we help restaurant owners, entrepreneurs, hotels, cafés, and foodservice businesses successfully plan and build efficient commercial kitchens.

Whether you're opening your first café or developing a large hospitality project, choosing the right kitchen equipment is one of the biggest investments you'll make. Our team guides clients through every step — from planning and equipment selection to budgeting and supplier coordination — ensuring each kitchen is functional, code-conscious, and built for long-term success.

Our mission: help clients avoid costly mistakes while building kitchens that improve workflow, productivity, and profitability.

CFSP Certified Independent Recommendations Budget-Focused Planning
Services

A kitchen, specified right the first time.

Each engagement is scoped around your menu, volume, and budget — not a generic equipment list.

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Commercial Kitchen Consulting

Strategic planning before construction and equipment purchasing begins, so decisions are made in the right order.
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Kitchen Equipment Selection

Choosing equipment that fits your menu, production volume, and budget — not just what a vendor wants to sell.
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Kitchen Layout Planning

Workflow optimization, food safety considerations, labor efficiency, and operational flow across prep, cooking, and service zones.
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Restaurant Startup Consulting

Helping first-time restaurant owners avoid expensive, hard-to-reverse mistakes during the opening process.
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Equipment Procurement Assistance

Coordinating with manufacturers and suppliers on quality, warranties, and delivery timelines.
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Budget Planning

Identifying where to invest and where to save, without compromising performance or code compliance.
Kitchen Workflow Optimization Foodservice Facility Planning Vendor Coordination Menu-Based Equipment Selection Operational Planning
Project Work

Kitchens in the field.

Photos from client engagements go here — swap in real project photography anytime.

Who We Help

Industries we serve.

From single-location cafés to institutional kitchens — the planning discipline is the same.

Restaurant
Café
Coffee Shop
Bakery
Hotel
Ghost Kitchen
Cloud Kitchen
Food Truck
School Cafeteria
Hospital Kitchen
Corporate Cafeteria
Banquet Hall
Bar
Brewery
Resort
Retirement Facility
Why Us

Why clients choose Open A New Restaurant.

1Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP)
2Independent equipment recommendations
3Budget-focused planning
4Industry best practices
5Personalized one-on-one consulting
6Efficient kitchen workflow design
7Menu-based equipment selection
8Long-term operational thinking
Process

Our simple process.

Five stages, from first conversation to opening day.

01

Discovery Call

Understand the business concept, menu, budget, and timeline.

02

Kitchen Planning

Review workflow, production requirements, and available space.

03

Equipment Recommendations

Develop a customized commercial equipment list built around your menu.

04

Supplier Coordination

Assist with sourcing quality equipment from reliable vendors.

05

Opening Support

Prepare the kitchen for a smooth, successful launch.

Our Philosophy
"Every successful restaurant starts with careful planning. Our mission is to help clients make informed decisions that support operational efficiency and long-term success."
— Team of CFSP Professionals

Ready to open your restaurant?

Whether you're starting a new restaurant, renovating an existing kitchen, or selecting commercial equipment, we're here to help.

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