What we do

Services built for operators who need to open on time and on budget.

Orso Bruno Consulting advises on every phase of the real estate and construction lifecycle — from the first site survey to the fiftieth store opening. Our work is scored against your P&L, your schedule, and your guest experience.

Site Selection

Market analysis, demographics, and location strategy that fits the operating model.

  • Trade-area analysis and competitor mapping
  • Demographic and psychographic scoring
  • Site feasibility and access/visibility studies
  • Pro-forma sales forecasting tied to location

Lease Negotiation

LOIs, workletters, TI packages, and landlord coordination structured in the operator's favor.

  • Letter of intent strategy and term sheets
  • Tenant improvement allowances and workletters
  • Rent commencement and occupancy scheduling
  • Landlord and broker coordination

Design Management

Programming, prototype governance, and coordination across architects and engineers.

  • Program validation and space planning
  • Prototype standards and brand compliance
  • Architect and engineer RFPs and review
  • MEP, kitchen, and refrigeration coordination

Construction Management

Owner's representation from permit through punch, with hard cost and schedule accountability.

  • General contractor selection and bid leveling
  • Permit expediting and municipality liaison
  • Schedule and quality oversight
  • Punch list, closeout, and turnover

Project Controls

Budgets, schedules, and monthly reporting rolled up across single sites or national programs.

  • Detailed budgets and cash-flow forecasting
  • Critical-path schedules and milestone tracking
  • Change-order review and cost control
  • Monthly reporting dashboards for leadership

Portfolio Advisory

Rollout planning, prototype economics, and capital deployment strategy at scale.

  • Multi-site rollout sequencing and market prioritization
  • Capital planning and return analysis
  • Prototype economics and cost benchmarking
  • Growth-stage advisory for emerging brands

How we work

A steady, end-to-end approach.

01

Define

Scope, budget, schedule, and success metrics aligned to your operating model.

02

Select

Site, landlord, and design team screened against your criteria.

03

Build

Hands-on construction management with owner-side accountability.

04

Deliver

Punch, closeout, and a clean handoff to your operations team.

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