Resources

Hospo Hints

We’ve put together a page of hospo hints and tips, hard earned over years of owning, operating and designing restaurants, cafe and bars. Here are some of the things we learned...

Building Consent for a hospitality venue

Building consents for a hospitality venue

If you’re setting up a new venue, you’ll most likely need a building consent. Here are some key compliance elements you’ll need to consider if you are fitting out a space from scratch.

Most cost effective way to set up a restaurant

The easiest, most cost effective way to set up a restaurant, cafe or bar, is to take over an old restaurant, cafe or bar. Here's why:

Creating a strong concept

Something fun, and critically important to success is creating a strong concept for your hospitality venue. Your concept gives people a reason to visit you. It makes you stand out from competition...

Utilities your hospitality site needs

Do you know which utilities your hospitality site needs? Your venue is going to need power, water, drainage, gas, fresh air, and fire protection. But it's not quite that simple...

Lease terms for your restaurant, cafe or bar

Good lease terms can set you up with money for your next venue. Bad lease terms can make your business nearly impossible to sell. Here are some key points on what to look for...

Rent for your restaurant, cafe or bar

You can have a busy venue, but if your rent is not right, you could make no profit. Here are some key definitions and items you should be looking for...

Supply and demand for hospitality venues

Considering supply and demand for hospitality venues is another critical step in the decision making process. Have you considered the outer suburbs?

Kneads All Day the right interior designer

Choosing the right interior designer for your NZ bar, restaurant or cafe

This is a game changer. Set yourself up to find an interior designer who'll make your NZ bar, restaurant or cafe a hit. Read our complete guide on how to find the best in NZ.

The transformative role of hospitality interior design

If you're in the restaurant or bar business, you already know that you're not just serving food and drinks - you're providing an experience.

The power of hospitality graphic design

First impressions matter! Here's how effective graphic design can transform a space, create a distinctive brand identity, and entice patrons. Let's take a closer look at this immensely powerful tool...