services

foodservice and laundry design services

space planning and conceptual design
schematic design phase
design development phase
contract document phase
contract administration phase
specifications for equipment purchases
assisting the project team with LEED compliance

interior design service

programming and feasibility analysis
budget analysis
space planning, flow and function
concept and colour palette development
schematic design phase
design development phase
contract documentation and specification phase
coordination of engineers and special consultants
installation supervision for:

• floor, wall, ceiling finishes
• lighting
• ff&e

lighting plans
graphics and signage
renderings
furniture and product design
uniform design and tableware design
retail design

advisory services and related non-design services

project management and construction supervision
operational reviews
evaluation of food production and delivery
menu development and design
improvement strategies
request for proposal for operator/contract management:

• rfp development
• selection assistance
• transitioning assistance, self-op to contract management
• contract development & compliance

operations manuals
capacity and traffic-flow studies
storage audits
labour capacities and scheduling
staff training/speed of service
forecasting systems
litigation support
financial & strategic planning
management recruitment

pre-design services

master planning
market research:

• focus groups
• market surveys
• building population surveys

facilities and equipment evaluations
facilities conditions audit
equipment photo-inventories and life recycling
record as-built drawings (autocad)

dfs management surveys

designed food systems inc. assists in the development of survey based market research. the service has the flexibility to deliver your survey requirements and act as a crucial research resource. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:

• web-based market research
• we prominently display your brand on the survey
• internet surveys can collect a large amount of data in a relatively short amount of time
• web-based questionnaires can also be automatically validated
• web-based data collection can be remarkably flexible
• the process allows for personalized, efficient and private data collection procedures
• we provide various end-file formats for your data

research design and questionnaires

• custom market research packages
• identify programmes to provide the answers to your food service needs
• custom designed statistical research tools
• questionnaires that pay attention to language and specificity
• the development of research tools required to meet your research objectives
• questionnaires are developed in consultation with the client

research analysis and reporting.

• we use statistical analysis that produce detailed research data tabulations
• we will assist the client in establishing the sample size and margin of error
• production of clear, action-oriented market research reports and presentations
• production of simple descriptive frequencies tables or complex multi-variety analysis
• we'll produce a deliverable to suit your budget