Who we are

NAYR Group is a boutique consulting firm that helps food business optimize their operations, boost profitability, and streamline systems without sacrificing quality or culture. Founded by Anais Paniagua, MBA and seasoned restaurant owner, NAYR Group brings real-world experience and data-driven strategy to every partnership.

Whether you’re struggling with food cost inconsistencies, labor inefficiencies, or a menu that’s not pulling its weight. We’re here to help you fix it!

We specialize in:

  • Menu engineering for profit and performance

  • Kitchen workflow and service optimization

  • Cost control systems tailored to your concept

  • Streamlined SOPs for consistent execution

You don’t need more hustle; you need better systems.

Let’s start with a free 20-minute Profit Audit and uncover where your money is leaking. From there, we’ll design a plan that’s simple, scalable, and aligned with your goals.

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Peak Inside:

Here’s How We Help You Turn Chaos into Profit …

Running a restaurant isn’t just about cooking good food. It’s about making smart decisions behind the scenes that no one sees.

At NAYR Group, we don’t just give advice; we roll up our sleeves and rebuild your operation from the inside out, using the resources you already have. No fluff. No fancy business terminology. Just clarity, structure, and profit.

Here’s what it looks like when we work together:

  • We come in and watch how your business actually runs on the floor and on paper. Whether you share a full Profit & Loss (P&L) statement or just sales reports from your Point of Sale (POS) system, we use real data to uncover what’s really happening behind the scenes.

    This isn’t guesswork. It’s about seeing the story your numbers are telling. We bring the data focus, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start making decisions that move the needle.

    What you’ll get:

    • A real-time snapshot of operations, P&L or POS analysis to find where your money’s leaking

    • Clear insight into your profit margins and food/labor ratios

  • We break down your current menu and ingredients list, item by item. We’ll flag what’s eating your margins, what’s slowing your kitchen, and what your customers actually love.

    What you’ll get:

    • Ingredients cost review

    • Menu profit potential score

    • Suggestions for high-impact changes (without changing your identity).

  • This is where strategy meets logistics. Based on what we’ve learned, we create your custom plan to simplify operations, improve prep flow, align your labor, and scale what’s working.

    This isn’t a copy-paste corporate playbook, it’s a custom plan designed to match your kitchen, your staff, and your culture.

    What you’ll get:

    • Your custom profit blueprint

    • Suggested prep schedules, labor roles, and portion control

    • Clear steps to streamline service

  • Build from real-world restaurant experience and logistics training, our systems are designed to actually work in the kind of kitchens you run, trust us when we say is not theory, is real tools.

    This is where everything comes together. We provide your designated lead, whether it’s you, your GM, or your kitchen manager —with all the tools they need to roll out the new systems confidently.

    What you’ll get:

    • Custom guides for prep, portioning, and labor flow

    • Visual SOPs tailored to your setup

    • Clear next steps so your point person can hit the ground running

    • Optional support, if questions come up during rollout

  • Once your point person starts working the system, we check in to make sure things are actually happening, not just sitting in a Google Drive. This isn’t about pressure, it’s about progress.

    We review what’s being implemented, what’s clicking, and where friction is showing up. That way, you don’t lose momentum after the handoff.

    What you’ll get:

    • A quick system usage review

    • Check-in on labor, flow, and prep alignment

    • Accountability that keeps your business moving forward

  • Now that the system’s in motion, we make strategic adjustments based on what’s actually happening in your kitchen. This is where good systems become great systems.

    We refine what’s working, remove what’s not, and make sure your team can sustain this without constant supervision.

    What you’ll get:

    • Tweaks to the prep flow, labor placement, or SOPs

    • Streamlined fixes for any pain points

    • Long-term confidence that the system can hold … without stressing you or your staff out

    This isn’t a set-it and forget-it process, it’s a guided transformation build to last.

 FAQs

  • Not necessarily. While a Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) helps with deeper financial analysis (especially for labor and overhead), I can still provide clear, actionable insights using just your POS sales report. That report alone shows what’s selling, what’s slowing you down, and where your best opportunities lie.

    If you have a P&L, I’ll absolutely use it. If not, a Point of Sale (POS) system report is required to work together. Without it, there isn’t enough visibility to offer real, data-driven recommendations.

  • You’re not expected to be an accountant. I’ll walk you through the parts that matter, specifically around food purchases, margins, and waste. So, you can make smarter decisions without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll leave understanding your numbers, not just looking at them.

  • Not directly … and that’s intentional. I equip your point person (whether that’s you, your GM, or kitchen lead) with system they can easily pass down. You stay in control, and your team gets tools they can actually follow (without needing me in the kitchen to micromanage).

  • Absolutely. That’s exactly what this is for. Most owners are running on instinct, trying to survive day by day. I help you zoom out, get clear, and finally understand what’s working, what’s not, and where your money is going.

  • This isn’t a course or bootcamp, it’s a focused service built to fit around your real-world schedule. You’ll get recommendations and tools in a clear, no-fluff format. A few hours a week is all you need to start shifting from survival to structure.

  • Yes. I work specifically with small, independently owned food businesses —especially those rooted in culture. Whether you serve oxtail or tamales, pho or baklava, these systems are built to support your kitchen. Not change your identity.

  • Not at all. We focus only on what’s hurting your profit or slowing down service. If something’s not, I’ll help you fix it without compromising your concept.

  • You keep everything we’ve build; your strategy, your systems, and your peace of mind. If you ever need continued support, I offer check-ins, tune-ups, or long-term partnerships (but only if it truly makes sense for you).

    The goal is to help you stand strong on your own.

  • Because I’m running one right now. I co-own a Dominican restaurant and deal with the same pressures you do; tight margins, unpredictable labor, rising costs, and long days. I’m not just giving advice from a distance. I’m actively using the same systems I’m offering you, and they work. This is real strategy, build in a real kitchen … not just theory.

  • Every business is different, and pricing depends on the size of your operation and the level of support you need. I offer flat-rate packages designed for small food businesses.

    No hidden fees, no pressure.

    If it feels like a good fit, we’ll walk through everything on a FREE clarity call.

  • I understand, many small food businesses are working with tight margins. If you’re in a tough season, we can explore options that match your current situation.

    This isn’t about pressure, it’s about helping you take the next right step.

Let’s fix it together.

Ready to streamline your operations, cut costs, and grow with confidence —without chasing every new trending strategy?

At NAYR Group, we help food business owners and operational leaders get back to what only they can do: making the business profitable.

Marketing? You can outsource that!

Social Media? Hire it!

Customer service scripts? Google it!

But cutting costs, improving systems, and making your business truly profitable? That’s your job, and we’re here to guide you through it.

Whether you’re ready for a full reset or just need strategic support, we’ll help you lead smarter, leaner, and stronger.

Tell us a little about your business and we’ll be in touch to schedule your free initial call.

Prefer to email directly? Reach us at hello@nayr.group

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