What we do

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

Orso Bruno Consulting acts as an owner's representative for real estate and construction, advising on every phase of the lifecycle — from the first site survey to the fiftieth location opening. Our work is scored against your P&L, your schedule, and your patient or 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 as your owner's representative.

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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