OPENBOX INNOVATIONS based in Dallas, TX is a full-service management company. Our portfolio and partnerships include start-up companies seeking progressive solutions with direction and established businesses desiring forward progression. Our strength is establishing operations focusing on various retail related entities. OPENBOX INNOVATIONS partners with a wide range of companies, including free-standing restaurants, hotels, food and beverage programs, and IT Technology specifically relating to the food service and retail sectors.
OPENBOX INNOVATIONS provides a unique mix of innovative ways to create opportunities for projects with extensive service abilities, combined with vast IT technical knowledge and management.
OPENBOX INNOVATIONS is a full-service management company. Our portfolio includes free-standing restaurants, hotel restaurants and entire food and beverage programs for various branded properties. The team at OPENBOX INNOVATIONS provides a unique mix of technical management, business analysis, operational oversight. Combined with a vast foundation in food and beverage along with service talents, our unique abilities bring a wide assortment of knowledge to the table.
OPENBOX INNOVATIONS is a forward-thinking company that uses proven methodologies across multiple industry sectors. Connecting the similarities of various businesses, untapped unused directions leading to new heights. Using this big picture frame of reference, challenges are viewed as opportunities that push businesses progressively forward. OPENBOX INNOVATIONS business acumen has allowed for a vast range of abilities from startup creative tech-based, to flow of operations, start-up mapping, service-oriented platforms and future planning. By partnering with, managing, and consulting in various businesses that align with core values and methodologies allow for shared passion combined with a communal plight.
A strong foundation in Food and Beverage for over 20 years founder, Scott Gottlich, has developed and created business opportunities with viable adaptable foundations for future successes. With this solid background in Food and Beverage retail and his interest in IT Technology this extension was more than expected, it was predictable. His initial love of cooking was experienced throughout his childhood. This interest was reinforced through a range of experiences like, time cooking with family to dining in formal settings. For him, it wasn't hard to determine that his passion was food and beverage related. His life's work was meant to be spent creating memorable experiences for others. His experiences have allowed him to branch out from the culinary field to other opportunities that touch the fringe of other related industries.
Upon graduating in 1999 from the University of Oklahoma, Scott enrolled in culinary school and received his degree from Johnson and Wales in Vail, Colorado. After spending time working the culinary scene in California and New York, Scott returned to Dallas, TX where he made his own mark on his hometown culinary scene. At 31 years old he received 5 stars from the Dallas Morning News with his first Chef/Owned Restaurant, received multiple top 10 Best Chefs of the year awards, Starches Rising Chef, cooked at The James Beard House just to name a few. Scott enjoys working on a wide range of concepts ranging from casual to fine dining food and beverage establishments. His personal approach to all his projects has been consistently deemed by clients as "refreshing". With his unique mix of industry expertise and innovative business management, Scott's talents have propelled him to be a recognized progressive leader in the hospitality industry.
These accolades, experiences and involvement in various endeavors set the stage for the expansion of us as a company direction evolving our brand. All the participation and involvement has led to new progressive ways to lead other industries to new opportunities and possibilities.
Scott is very passionate about giving back as well. He has chaired fundraising events for the National Kidney Foundation, the Texas Italian Greyhound Rescue Group, and supported with involvement for the National Heart Association among many others. Scott has also been able to raise large amounts of funds for the North Texas Food Bank, resulting in tens of thousands of meals for the hungry.
As a full-service management company, our portfolio and partnerships include start-ups to established operations in multiple sectors with a focus on retail related entities. OPENBOX INNOVATIONS partners with a wide range of retail related companies. This range includes free-standing restaurants, hotel establishments, entire food and beverage programs for various branded properties, as well as business which cater to food and beverage markets. OPENBOX INNOVATIONS provides a unique mix of innovative ways to create opportunities for projects, with extensive service abilities combined with vast technical business management. These unique characteristics and strengths allow for favorable positions and direction for our endeavors.
Providing consulting and management resources and guidance for full-service hospitality companies is at the root of our foundation. Free-standing restaurants, hotel restaurants and entire food and beverage programs for various branded properties are included in our portfolio. The team at OPENBOX INNOVATIONS provides a unique mix of food, beverage and service talent combined with technical business management. The vast range of our abilities brings a wide assortment to the table.
OPENBOX INNOVATIONS provides a wide range of services and resources including some examples are:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT + FINANCIAL ANALYSIS +MARKET ANALYSIS + LEASE ADVISEMENT + DESIGN + CODE COMPLIANCE + FINISH-OUT MANAGEMENT + BEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT + SERVICE DEVELOPMENT + PRICING ANALYSIS + INVENTORY MANAGEMENT + POINT-OF-SALE MANAGEMENT + PERSONNEL STRUCTURE + STAFFING GUIDELINES + EMPLOYEE TRAINING + EMPLOYEE EDUCATION + TEAM BUILDING + OUTSORCING ADVISEMENT + OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE + ACCOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS + USER INTERFACE + INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT + INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION + PATIENT PROCESSES + DATABASE AGGREGATION DEVELOPMENT + BUSINESS TIMELINES + BUDGET PLANNING AND REVIEW
Concept Strategy / Market Research
Trend Analysis / Target Clientele
Competitive Insight / Service Strategies
Operational Direction / Guest Experience Flow Mapping / Business Drivers
Professional Resources / Architecture
Kitchen Design / General Contractor
Interior Design / Legal Resources
Accounting Resources / Tech Resolutions
POS Options / Risk Management
Security Onsite / Security Digitally
Private Label Branding
Room service Direction and Opportunities
Innovative Kids Programs and Menus
Guest Promotions
Steps of Service
Banquet and Catering Operations
Efficiency Solutions
Amenity Development
Staff Assessment
Team Structure
Chef Partnerships
Professional Recruitment
POS Solutions
Inventory Management
Menu development
Purchasing Analysis
Website Integration
Social Media Strategy
Music Ambiance
Reservation Systems
Onsite and Offsite Ordering
Costing Control systems
Creative
Logos
Branding Palettes and Styles
Menus
To-Go packaging and messaging
Merchandise
Event Related Marketing
Photo Shoots
Food Styling and Plating
Chef Guidance
Food Analysis
Pricing
Menu Design
Takeout and Delivery Systems
Catering Platforms
Beverage Operations Guidance
Beverage Analysis
Pricing
Menu Design
Wine Programs
Liquor Programs
Beer Programs
Mixology Strategies
Operational
Menu & Recipe Development
Analytical Efficiency
Staffing
Accounting
Procurement
Cost Saving Plans
Concept Strategy / Market Research
Trend Analysis / Target Clientele
Competitive Insight / Service Strategies
Operational Direction / User Experience Flow Mapping / Business Drivers
Professional Resources / UI Architecture
Database Design / Legal Resources
Accounting Resources / Tech Resolutions
Digital Options / Risk Management
IP Protection / Digital Security
Workflow
Script
Efficiency
Accessibility
Ease of Use
Design
Filter Placement
Platform Friendly Integration
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