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.
Implementation Clinic
- Questions
- Problem solving
- Review homework
- Live demonstrations
- Helping founders who got stuck
Restaurant Build Session
This is where everyone builds together.
Private WhatsApp Group
- Daily building tasks with deadlines
- 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 £995 early-booking price, that's exceptional value.
You leave with a restaurant operating system.
Eight connected apps to run your operation, plus the Business Plan Builder — built on 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.
Business Plan Builder
Build your full business plan — staff roster, cash flow forecast, 3-year P&L, feasibility score and SWOT — developed specifically around your restaurant concept. Personal activation key + PIN.
Open the Business Plan Builder →The eight operating 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 — a 90-minute Implementation Clinic every Tuesday (6:00–7:30pm UK time) and a 3-hour Restaurant Build Session every Thursday (6:00–9:00pm UK time) — plus daily building tasks and support in a private WhatsApp group, Monday to Friday.
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 launch price is £1,990 for every cohort up to March 2027; the full price after launch is £3,900. Book early and you get 50% off the launch price — £995. Or enter the free prize draw for the chance of a free place.
Is there a free way to join?
Yes. From October 2026 to March 2027, every cohort includes free places awarded by prize draw — 3 per cohort up to January 2027, then 1 per cohort for the February and March 2027 cohorts. Entry is free: complete the 90-second Readiness Survey Draw. Every entrant also gets free access to the Business Plan Builder.
Can I pay for a place instead of waiting for the draw?
Yes. You can book directly on this page at any time until the cohort is full — the early-booking price is £995. Draw entrants are also offered a discounted place by email.
What software is included?
Founders who join a cohort up to and including January 2027 get 6 months of free access to the B.R.O.S.S. ecosystem, starting from the day they open. From February 2027, this becomes 3 months. If you go on to use BrossFull in your own restaurant, any required hardware such as printers, screens and tills is charged separately.
When do I get access to the apps?
Once your place is confirmed and your enrolment agreement is signed, you'll receive activation keys for all the apps. Everyone signs in at least 2 days before the cohort starts, so day one is spent building.
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.
Check which cohort has space.
Restaurant Build Lab is a 4-week live course — not pre-recorded — run in small cohorts capped at 10 founders each so everyone gets real attention. Places are limited and booking closes once a cohort is full. Every cohort from October to March is open to book. Would you rather try for a free place? Enter the free prize draw.
October Cohort2026
Available Applications Closed Full4-week live course (not pre-recorded) · Starts Tuesday 13 October 2026 · Sessions 13 Oct – 5 Nov
10 places in total — 3 free by prize draw, 7 paid.
Applications close Saturday 10 October, 8pm UK time. Time left:
Applications closed for this cohort.
ORtake the survey + enter the prize draw →
Join The WaitlistNovember Cohort2026
Available Applications Closed Full4-week live course (not pre-recorded) · Starts Tuesday 17 November 2026 · Sessions 17 Nov – 10 Dec
10 places in total — 3 free by prize draw, 7 paid.
Applications close Saturday 14 November, 8pm UK time. Time left:
Applications closed for this cohort.
ORtake the survey + enter the prize draw →
Join The WaitlistJanuary Cohort2027
Available Applications Closed Full4-week live course (not pre-recorded) · Starts Tuesday 12 January 2027 · Sessions 12 Jan – 4 Feb
10 places in total — 3 free by prize draw, 7 paid.
Applications close Saturday 9 January, 8pm UK time. Time left:
Applications closed for this cohort.
ORtake the survey + enter the prize draw →
Join The WaitlistFebruary Cohort2027
Available Applications Closed Full4-week live course (not pre-recorded) · Starts Tuesday 16 February 2027 · Sessions 16 Feb – 11 Mar
10 places in total — 1 free by prize draw, 9 paid.
Applications close Saturday 13 February, 8pm UK time. Time left:
Applications closed for this cohort.
ORtake the survey + enter the prize draw →
Join The WaitlistMarch Cohort2027
Available Applications Closed Full4-week live course (not pre-recorded) · Starts Tuesday 16 March 2027 · Sessions 16 Mar – 8 Apr
10 places in total — 1 free by prize draw, 9 paid.
Applications close Saturday 13 March, 8pm UK time. Time left:
Applications closed for this cohort.
ORtake the survey + enter the prize draw →
Join The WaitlistCancellation Policy
Cancellation policy: full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before the course start date. No refund if you cancel within 7 days of the start date, or after the course has started.
Dates for cohorts after March 2027 will be announced. Get in touch and we'll notify you as soon as the next one opens.
Notify Me"We don't just teach you how to open a restaurant. We stay with you until you're running one professionally."
£995 early-booking price — 50% off the £1,990 launch price, which applies to every cohort up to March 2027. £3,900 is the full price after launch. Places are limited and booking closes once a cohort is full.