Succession 2.0

What will you gain thanks to Succession 2.0?
Our comprehensive service provides you with:

• A complete picture of your restaurant’s situation: understand what works, what hinders, and where untapped potential lies.
• Family workshop: move from conflict and uncertainty to clear role division and effective family communication.
• Modernization plan: receive a detailed plan of changes in offerings, operations, team, and technology, to be implemented step by step.
• 1:1 mentoring for you as a new leader: build the authority and skills necessary for effective management.
• Optional development support: access to experts in KPIs, controlling, and further consulting to maintain control over results and make informed decisions.

Stages of cooperation within Succession 2.0:
Our program is a well-thought-out process guiding you through all key aspects of business takeover and modernization:

1. 360° Succession Diagnosis

We conduct a comprehensive operational, image, financial, and relational analysis (family vs. business). The goal is to obtain a full picture to identify key areas for work. The diagnosis covers, among others:

• Finance: profitability, margins, cost structure, cash flows.
• Team: competencies, organizational structure, motivation, staff turnover.
• Menu and offer: quality, consistency, market fit, dish profitability.
• Guest service and experience: service quality, customer reviews, service standards.
• Operational and organizational processes: efficiency of kitchen and dining area, logistics, inventory management.
• Family relations and intergenerational conflict management: analysis of family dynamics, identification of tension sources.
• Image and marketing: analysis of current strategy, online presence, brand positioning.

2. "New Era" Workshop

A moderated family meeting aiming to organize relationships and give you space to make decisions. The final outcome is a clear division of roles and rules essential for smooth power transfer. During the workshop we develop:

• Division of roles and responsibilities between generations.
• Communication and decision-making rules.
• Schedule and rules for transferring authority.
• Directions of change and a shared vision for the restaurant’s future.

3. Modernization Plan

We create a comprehensive redesign of offer, team, operations, processes, and communication, supplemented with technological recommendations. The result is a detailed step-by-step implementation plan enabling you to effectively realize changes. Areas of modernization include:

• Gastronomy concept and venue positioning: refresh or change the concept to better meet market needs.
• Menu and pricing policy changes or refresh: optimize the menu for profitability and attractiveness.
• Standardization of service and kitchen work: implement uniform procedures to ensure high quality.
• Process digitization: introduce modern POS, order management, and reservation systems.
• Team restructuring and new role implementation: optimize team composition, training, and skill development.
• Branding and communication refresh: modernize image and marketing strategy.

4. Mentoring and Implementation

Three months of intensive 1:1 work with a gastronomy advisor to build leadership authority and competencies. Mentoring includes:

• Regular development and operational sessions,
• Support in team and change management,
• Practical tools for daily management (schedules, checklists, budgets),
• Advisory in key ownership decisions.

5. Monitoring and Development

We offer systematic strategic support in a subscription model. This allows you to control results and make clear decisions, enabling continuous growth and adaptation to changing market conditions. The subscription includes:

• KPI monitoring (Key Performance Indicators) and financial results.
• Regular strategic meetings (online) with your advisor.
• Support in recruitment, investment planning, and development.
• Access to Bon Vivant Advisory (BVA)’s network of industry experts.

10 YEARS ON THE MARKET

Gastronomic succession – step-by-step support in taking over a restaurant

How to take over a restaurant from your parents? The new generation in family gastronomy needs professional support during the change of ownership. With us, you will safely take over and modernize the family business. We provide comprehensive consulting for young owners of family venues who want to lead their businesses into a new era.

Do you want your family restaurant to flourish under your leadership?
Don’t let the challenges of succession overwhelm you. Schedule a free consultation with Bon Vivant Advisory (BVA) and find out how Succession 2.0 can help you build a modern and profitable business while preserving its unique character.

Consultation: 1h / 250 PLN netto. The first consultation (1h) is free.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a young successor and feel changes are needed, but my parents are resistant. How can I handle this?
This is a very common situation in family businesses. The key is open and constructive communication. Instead of criticizing, try to present your ideas as an opportunity for growth and securing the business’s future in a changing reality. Focus on data (e.g., declining Guest numbers, changing trends) and concrete benefits (increased profits, new customers). The New Era Workshop, offered within Succession 2.0, is designed to develop mutual understanding and role division in a neutral environment, minimizing intergenerational conflicts.

Does “Succession 2.0” mean I have to completely abandon the restaurant’s tradition and history?
Absolutely not! The idea of Succession 2.0 is to combine the values of the existing business with a modern approach. We understand that a family restaurant is often a heritage and sentiment. Our goal is to help you modernize while preserving what is most valuable – taste, atmosphere, Guest loyalty – while introducing necessary changes for growth and adaptation to current market demands. It’s about evolution, not revolution, unless that is your conscious decision and market need.

What is 1:1 mentoring for the new leader and why is it important?
1:1 mentoring is individual work with an experienced gastronomy advisor who becomes your guide and support in the takeover process. It is crucial because, as a new leader, you need to build authority and gain new skills. The mentor helps you manage the team, make strategic decisions, solve daily operational problems, and plan long-term development. With regular development sessions and access to practical tools, you quickly gain confidence and the competencies necessary to run the restaurant effectively.

What financial benefits can I achieve with the Succession 2.0 program?
The Succession 2.0 program aims to directly translate into increased profitability and value of your restaurant. Thanks to process optimization, offer modernization, better team management, and more effective marketing activities, you can expect sales growth, operational cost optimization (e.g., food cost, labor costs), improved margins, and ultimately higher profits. Moreover, a modernized and well-managed business has higher market value, which is important for the future and potential sale.