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A structured plan to streamline operations, align teams, and deliver measurable results within one quarter.
Why now.
Cedar & Vine Hospitality Group is scaling across new locations while still running core operations on manual processes that were built for a single site. Meridian Partners will assess the current operating model, design a streamlined set of workflows and reporting standards, and support the rollout across teams so that growth no longer outpaces the systems that support it.
The problem & solution.
Operational processes differ from site to site, leadership lacks a single source of truth for performance, and onboarding new locations takes far longer than it should. The result is inconsistent service, slow decision-making, and rising administrative cost.
Meridian Partners will deliver an operations assessment, a redesigned set of standard workflows, a shared reporting framework, and hands-on rollout support so the organization can scale on a consistent, measurable foundation.
Success Metrics
- New location onboarding time
- Current
- About 12 weeks per site
- Target
- Reduced to 6 weeks within two quarters
- Reporting consistency
- Current
- Manual spreadsheets per site
- Target
- Single shared reporting standard across all sites
- Administrative overhead
- Current
- Rising with each new location
- Target
- 15 percent reduction in admin hours per site
How we engage.
A pragmatic operations improvement process built for a growing multi-site business that needs both consistency and buy-in from frontline teams.
Client Dependencies
- Access to current process documentation and performance data
- Timely input from one executive sponsor
- Availability of site managers for interviews and the pilot
- Approval authority for new standard workflows
What's in & out.
In Scope
- Operations assessment across selected sites
- Redesigned standard operating workflows
- Shared performance reporting framework
- Pilot rollout at one representative location
- Change management and training support
Out of Scope
- Purchase or licensing of third-party software
- Permanent staffing or interim management
- Marketing and customer acquisition work
- Legal, tax, or accounting advisory services
Success Prerequisites
- One consolidated round of feedback per milestone
- Site managers participate in scheduled interviews
- Pilot location is confirmed before the design phase ends
What you'll receive.
- 01Operations assessment reportEnd of week 3
Findings from site interviews and data review, including gaps, quick wins, and a prioritized improvement roadmap.
- 02Standard workflow playbookEnd of week 7
Documented standard operating procedures, role responsibilities, and a shared reporting framework ready for adoption.
- 03Pilot rollout and resultsEnd of week 11
Implementation at the pilot site, measured outcomes against the success metrics, and refinements based on real use.
- 04Organization rollout planEnd of week 13
A staged plan, training materials, and a handoff guide for extending the new operating model to remaining sites.
Phases, deliverables, allocations & dates.
- ·Operations assessment report
- ·Standard workflow playbook
- ·Pilot rollout and results
- ·Organization rollout plan
Fees & schedule.
Net 15
Pre-approved travel and expenses are billed at cost.
Fees
Site interviews, process and data review, gap analysis, and prioritized roadmap.
Standard operating procedures, role definitions, and the shared reporting framework.
Hands-on implementation at the pilot site, measurement, and refinement.
Staged rollout plan, training materials, and internal owner handoff.
Payment Schedule
Why this team.
Team Members
Leads the assessment, executive working sessions, and overall engagement direction.
Owns process mapping, data analysis, and the reporting framework build.
Case Studies
Standardized operations across nine locations and built a shared weekly reporting routine for leadership.
Redesigned core back-office workflows and introduced a single performance dashboard for managers.
Differentiators
- Senior-led engagement with a single accountable point of contact
- Scope, timeline, and pricing aligned from the first draft
- Pilot-first approach proves results before any full rollout
What could go wrong.
The fine print.
This proposal may be attached to a separate services agreement if the parties choose to execute one.
Client owns the final approved playbooks, reports, and rollout materials after all fees are paid. Meridian Partners retains ownership of its reusable methods, templates, and pre-existing materials.
Either party may terminate with written notice. Work completed through the termination date remains payable.
Template questions
What should a business proposal include?
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