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    Hospitality Consulting

    Your Business
    Through A
    Second Look.

    We help restaurants and hospitality businesses uncover what customers really experience. Then, we turn those insights into smarter service, stronger strategy, and better consumer perceptions with simple, cost-effective solutions that elevate a first-time customer’s experience at your business.

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    Our Process

    What We Do

    01

    Observe

    We discreetly evaluate every touchpoint, blending in as real customers to capture the authentic reality of your business.

    02

    Analyze

    We break down our findings into clear, straightforward reports that highlight operational blind spots and growth opportunities.

    03

    Improve

    We provide practical, actionable strategies and recommendations that your team can confidently implement to enhance service.

    04

    Elevate

    We help you refine your standards, turning satisfied guests into loyal advocates and driving long-term results.

    About Second Look

    We see what owners are
    too busy to notice.

    The Founder of Second Look combines nearly 20 years of experience across marketing, hospitality, and business consulting. Through Second Look, she leverages operational knowledge and real-world industry experience to help businesses uncover opportunities, enhance customer experiences, and achieve long-term success.

    Serving Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer businesses and everywhere in between!
    *Remote locations must send request via contact form.

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    About Second Look

    Turn EVERY GUEST into a Regular

    70% of diners never make a return visit!*

    This statistic proves that a not-so-great first impression can seriously affect your business forecast. Let us take a Second Look!

    *Source: BloomIntelligence.com

    Our Expertise

    Areas of Evaluation

    01

    RESTAURANTS

    A comprehensive review of your guest’s experience from the moment they arrive until they pay the bill. $200 + price of lunch or dinner for 2. (+$40 includes full analysis of online presence, Google, web, branding). Every restaurant assessment is personally completed by the Founder.

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    RESTAURANTS
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    BAR & NIGHTLIFE

    We assess bartender attentiveness, drink consistency, speed of service, ID checking protocols, and overall atmosphere. $100 assessment fee + cost of 4 beverages or 2 drinks and 1 app. Every Bar & Nightlife Second Look is personally conducted by the Founder.

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    BAR & NIGHTLIFE
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    HOTELS

    Comprehensive reviews of the guest journey, including front desk check-in, room cleanliness, and amenities. $200/night + price of min 1 night stay. Every hotel assessment is personally completed by the Founder.

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    HOTELS
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    TAKE-OUT, CAFÉS & FAST CASUAL

    We evaluate the ordering process, wait times, staff friendliness, accuracy, and packaging quality. $100 assessment fee + cost of the experience (typically lunch for two).

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    TAKE-OUT, CAFÉS & FAST CASUAL
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    RETAIL & CORPORATE AUDITS

    Ensure every location is aligned with your brand standards. We verify signage, promotions, POS, inventory, and customer service. $50 per location + $20 experience.

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    RETAIL & CORPORATE AUDITS
    Execution

    Beyond The Audit

    Insights are only as good as the action you take. After your consultation, we offer additional services to help you execute our findings and create real impact.

    Social Media

    Launch and maintain your Facebook, Instagram, and social media presence to keep your audience engaged.

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    Events & Promotions

    Create promotions, host parties, launches, and events that get people excited and drive foot traffic.

    Plan a Promotion

    Reputation

    Get assistance with damage control, Google reviews, and building a stronger online reputation.

    Improve Your Reputation
    The Data

    Why Retention
    Matters

    Customer retention is one of the most important growth drivers in the hospitality business. While many operators focus heavily on attracting new customers, the real value lies in getting existing ones to come back.

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    +25-95%

    Profit Boost

    According to Bain & Company, increasing customer retention by just 5% can boost profits by 25% to 95%.

    Cost of Acquisition

    Existing customers spend an average of 67% more per order than first-timers. Nurturing your current guests boosts revenue without incurring additional ad spend.

    Fast Food
    CAC: $27.04
    Avg spend: $15
    Fast Casual
    CAC: $83.20
    Avg spend: $16-$25
    Casual Dining
    CAC: $124.68
    Avg spend: $26-$50
    Fine Dining
    CAC: $179.82
    Avg spend: $50+

    Key Takeaways

    • Retention beats acquisitionKeeping customers is 5–7x cheaper than acquiring new ones, and loyal diners spend more.
    • Industry retention is lowRestaurants average ~55%, well below the global benchmark of 75%, with 70% of first‑time diners never returning.
    • Repeat business drives revenue65–80% of restaurant sales come from regulars, making loyalty the backbone of profitability.

    Retail & Hospitality Blind Spots

    01

    The 3-Minute Limit

    Long queues are the #1 driver of poor experiences. 20% of customers will walk out if they perceive a checkout wait line to be longer than 3 minutes. (Verint)

    02

    The Messy Store Deficit

    69% of shoppers are highly unlikely to return to a store that has messy shelves, cluttered aisles, or unkempt restrooms. (Forbes)

    03

    The Out-of-Stock Pivot

    Only about 15% will wait for an item to be restocked. The vast majority buy a substitute from a competitor or abandon the purchase completely. (Palexy)

    04

    The Mismanaged Audit

    48% of all negative feedback stems directly from operational mix-ups like mismanaged checkouts or mismatched pricing labels. (Retail Brew)

    Ready for a

    Second Look?

    • Choose your preferred time range
    • Tell us what you want reviewed
    • We'll handle the rest—discreetly
    • Get insights that drive real results

    Book a Second Look at your business in just a few clicks.

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