The Next Idea - Restaurant Consultants

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Next on the Go is an integrated online ordering system that allows multiple brands, menus and locations to list on one site. It operates its own loyalty and e-gift card scheme, has full back of house reporting , allows users to advertise and promote freely and provides a user friendly order system allowing for delivery or pick up. Next on the Go is designed for clients with multiple locations and different menus. The system acts as an integrated Portal, that offers a broad range of functions covering all aspects of delivery and pre-ordered pick up.

The functions include, (but are not limited to) the following:

• Location search (by area/brand/zip)

• Online ordering system – (customers can place orders online to pick up or be delivered)

• Video upload

• Dynamic advertising banners allowing different brands can advertise on front page

• Information pages Client can choose what info they want to provide including Careers and corporate info

• Loyalty program – 2 tiers (referring customers earn points from referrals)

• Social media API links

• E-gift card

• Restaurants or Retail Stores can load or remove menu / retail items in real time (at individual locations)

• No Limit for number of items

• All items have photo option

• Customer information is recorded and held in data base

• Integrated sales & commission records for sales staff

• Online instant messenger (chat) facility allowing customers to connect with a helpdesk (optional – note: helpdesk would need to be manned at client cost)

• Full backend reporting functions which allows client to make changes to: website banner ads, content, and menu. In addition it reports sales, loyalty usage, e-gift cards and all related data.

Company Profile: The Next Idea provides international food and restaurant consulting offering advice and consulting in all aspects of restaurant operations, development and management, including, but not limited to: Hiring a Designer, start ups, Marketing, Management, Restaurant Business Plan, Business Planning, Concept Development, start up support, Menu engineering, Cost Control, Culinary Development, Design Trends, Foodservice operations, Operating manuals, Food product manuals, Franchising, Grand Openings, Interior Design, Management Training, Marketing Plans, Marketing Strategy, Menu Design, POS, Promotions, Public Relations, Training, management development cost reduction, and nutritional analysis.

The Next Idea is emerging as one of America’s leading restaurant and hospitality consulting groups, possessing exclusive and unrivalled international coverage. Our unique experience provides rare capability and expertise for any client, given our ability to combine the best elements of some of the most advanced food, leisure and hospitality concepts presently found around the globe. We retain the knowledge, experience, and ability to take account of regional considerations such as local demographics, culture and weather, therefore, our skill set is invaluable when developing uniquely differentiated concepts adopted for a specific market(s).

Our team is experienced in all food and beverageand leisure sectors; we have consulted with some of the world’s most eminent Chefs, and upscale dining groups, in addition to working with clients in the casual dining, franchised operations, and fast food sectors. In each project we have been involved in all areas of the business, and have delivered programs and plans that have targeted the elevation of concept, operating standards covering best practice in service, infrastructure, and overall quality, in addition to including specifics relating to marketing. Our larger clients have included House of Fraser (UK), Albert Roux (UK), Starbucks, (UK/US), Virgin (UK), Safeway (UK), Panera Bread (US), Hyatt Hotels (US), Fairmont Hotels (US), Ritz Carlton (US), Mandarin Oriental, SEGA Entertainment (US), HMS Host (US), amongst a very broad range of smaller yet dynamic food service and hotel groups.

We are equipped to operate across the world with network support in the following countries:

United Arab Emirates, (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, West Bank Territories, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Croatia, UK, USA, France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tunisia, Morocco, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Turkey, Kuwait, Indonesia, Lebanon, & Brazil.