Restaurant & Hotel Development
From Site to First Guest.
Restaurants and hotels created from concept to opening.
What we do
Everything Required to Open.
One partner coordinating the full journey from the first idea to the first guest.
Concept & Feasibility
Defining the vision, market positioning and commercial viability before a single decision is made.
Site Selection
Identifying and evaluating locations that match the concept, the market and the investment.
Architecture & Design
Coordinating architects, interior designers and brand specialists to create the physical experience.
Development & Delivery
Managing the full build process — timelines, contractors, quality and budget — through to handover.
Equipment & Procurement
Sourcing and specifying every item required to operate, from kitchen equipment to tableware.
Pre-opening & Launch
Preparing the team, the systems and the brand for a confident, memorable opening.
How we work
One Journey. Three Stages.
Define the Vision
We establish the concept, the market opportunity and the parameters of the project.
Build the Team and Plan
We assemble the right specialists and create a coordinated plan for delivery.
Open the Doors
We manage every detail through to opening, ensuring the first guest experience is exactly right.
Who we work with
Built for Ambitious Hospitality Projects.
- Owners and investors
- Developers
- Hotel and restaurant groups
- Independent hospitality brands
Our network
Specialists for Every Stage.
FIRST GUEST leads the project and brings together selected partners from the Erlich & Co hospitality ecosystem.
Selected partners
About
First Guest helps owners, investors and brands turn hospitality ideas into operating destinations. We define the concept, assemble the team and coordinate delivery through opening.
Get in touch
Building a Restaurant or Hotel?
Start with one conversation.