Before you invest in hospitality... Build the business before you build the restaurant.
A 4-week hands-on programme for aspiring restaurant and café founders who want to understand professional hospitality operations before committing serious capital.
Restaurant Build Lab is run directly by
Growth Fork,
the hospitality consultancy that built and operates
B.R.O.S.S. — The Operating System for Restaurants.
You're not learning theory — you're building on the same platform we run inside working restaurants.
You are about to make a serious investment.
Before you sign the lease...
Before you order the furniture...
Before you spend thousands on equipment...
Before you hire your team...
Build the operating system first.
A structured build, not a course you scroll through.
The Business
- Concept
- Customer
- Menu
- Pricing
- Financial model
The Operation
- Stock
- Ordering
- Recipes
- Labour
- Suppliers
The People
- Structure
- Training
- Roster
- Standards
- Compliance
The Control
- KPIs
- Checklists
- Reporting
- Loyalty
- Management visibility
The rhythm of a build week.
Every week follows the same structure, so you always know what's coming and where you stand.
Restaurant Build Session
This is where everyone builds together.
Implementation Clinic
- Questions
- Problem solving
- Review homework
- Live demonstrations
- Helping founders who got stuck
Private WhatsApp Group
- Daily support
- Questions
- Feedback
- Accountability
- Community
"Founders also learn from each other's questions in the group — that's worth a lot on its own."
At the early bird price of £1,990, that's exceptional value.
You leave with a restaurant operating system.
Nine connected apps, one login — the same B.R.O.S.S. platform we run inside working restaurants.
BrossCore
Recipe costing, menu engineering, stock control & supplier pricing — know your profit before you sell it.
BrossServe
The smart restaurant POS — orders, sales, payments and loyalty, connected to your entire ecosystem.
BrossRoster
Schedule smarter, control labour costs and keep your whole team connected — rotas built in minutes.
BrossClock
Team clock in/out and attendance tracking, built on the same backend as BrossRoster.
BrossNest
Digital onboarding and staff training — structured learning, quizzes and certificates from day one.
BrossLoyalty
Loyalty programmes, rewards and retention — turn one-time customers into regulars.
BrossChecklist
Digital opening, closing and daily checklists — nothing forgotten, nothing missed, every shift accountable.
BrossCompliance
HACCP, allergen matrix, SFBB, COSHH and fire safety records — audit-ready, built by hospitality pros.
BrossMastery
The delivery engine for P.I.L.O.T., F.O.R.K. and P.U.L.S.E. — coaching, accountability and standards.
All nine apps live at B.R.O.S.S. — The Operating System for Restaurants, built in-house by Growth Fork.
Two ways Growth Fork can stay involved.
The Lab gets your operating system built. These are for founders who want Growth Fork to help run it.
Done With You
Full turnkey launch support — Growth Fork works alongside you from concept through opening day.
- Concept CreationRefining your core restaurant vision and positioning before any capital is committed.
- Location SearchExpert assistance finding and evaluating the right commercial property.
- Menu DesignEngineering a profitable menu with precise recipe costing and item positioning.
- Kitchen Workflow DesignOptimising operational layout and kitchen efficiency for speed and compliance.
- Architectural DesignCollaborating on spatial planning, bar/kitchen flow, and front-of-house aesthetics.
- Setup & BuildingHands-on guidance through physical fit-out, equipment staging, and infrastructure setup.
- Staff TrainingComprehensive front- and back-of-house training programmes built before opening day.
- Opening LaunchFull turnkey solution — complete, end-to-end support from a blank canvas to a fully operational, revenue-generating restaurant.
Tailored to your concept — pricing depends on scope, Growth Fork involvement and time required.
Ask About Done With YouP.U.L.S.E.
An ongoing, monthly-cancellable standards and weekly accountability programme, active after you finish the Lab.
- Weekly accountability
- Weekly owner report
- Monthly coaching
- Software continues
Every year, talented people invest their life savings into hospitality.
Some are exceptional chefs. Some have years of industry experience. Others simply have a dream they believe in.
Yet many discover the same reality...
Running a successful hospitality business requires far more than passion, talent or experience. It requires a professionally built operating system.
After 35 years in hospitality, I've seen too many founders make major financial commitments before truly understanding what it takes to operate a business that is profitable, scalable and sustainable.
That's why I created Restaurant Build Lab — a place where founders can build, test and refine their business before committing significant capital.
Because I believe every founder deserves the opportunity to understand what "good" looks like before opening the doors.
"The best investment you'll make isn't your restaurant. It's the knowledge and systems that protect it." — Murat, Founder, Growth Fork
This is not for everyone.
Read this before you join
For people who are serious about hospitality.
For people prepared to spend four weeks building.
For people who want to understand the numbers.
For people who want systems that operate without them.
Frequently asked questions.
Who runs Restaurant Build Lab?
Restaurant Build Lab is hosted by Growth Fork, the hospitality consultancy that built and operates the B.R.O.S.S. platform.
Who is this programme for?
Aspiring restaurant and café founders who want to build their financials, operations, menu engineering and staff systems before committing serious capital — whether you're pre-lease or already trading and rebuilding your systems properly.
How long is the programme and how does it run?
It's a 4-week, 28-day hands-on programme with 18 hours of live sessions — 3-hour build sessions and 90-minute implementation clinics — plus daily support in a private WhatsApp group.
How many founders are in each cohort?
Cohorts are capped at a maximum of 10 founders, so everyone gets real attention.
What does it cost?
The full programme is £1,990 at the early bird rate, normally £3,900. If that price is showing on this page, early bird pricing is still available — it closes once the current cohort fills.
What software is included?
Restaurant Build Lab includes 6 months of free access to the B.R.O.S.S. ecosystem apps. If you go on to use BrossFull in your own restaurant, that 6-month period starts from the day your restaurant opens — any required hardware such as printers, screens and tills is charged separately.
What happens after the 4 weeks end?
Two optional upgrades are available. Done With You is where Growth Fork implements everything alongside you, with pricing depending on your concept, the level of Growth Fork involvement and the time required. P.U.L.S.E. is an ongoing, monthly-cancellable standards and weekly accountability programme.
Do I need previous hospitality experience to join?
No. The Lab is built for both first-time founders and experienced operators opening a new concept — what matters is that you're serious about building the business properly before you open.
What if I miss a live session?
Questions and homework carry into the WhatsApp group and the next Implementation Clinic, so missing one live session won't leave you behind.
How do I ask something that isn't answered here?
Email support@restaurantbuildlab.com and the team will get back to you directly.
"We don't just teach you how to open a restaurant. We stay with you until you're running one professionally."
If you can see this price, early bird pricing is still open. Once the cohort fills, pricing returns to £3,900 — no fixed date, just a limited number of spots.