Business stage
Prospective startup, pre-opening, operating store, business change, franchise planning, closure, and restart require different consulting scopes.
CONSULTING FEES
Consulting Fees
Consulting fees are not simply a charge for advice. They are the cost of reviewing business decisions before unnecessary expenses are made. K Startup Lab provides paid consulting based on startup stage, business type, scope, difficulty, and required deliverables.
How consulting fees are determined
Consulting fees vary depending on the purpose, scope, business stage, industry difficulty, location, required documents, and whether field review or follow-up guidance is included.
A simple advisory session, a full startup consulting project, a food business operation review, and a franchise system planning project require different levels of time, responsibility, review depth, and deliverables.
Fee standards are shown as reference amounts. Final fees may vary depending on store size, region, consulting difficulty, scope, and consultant level.
Main factors affecting consulting fees
Review depth
Simple diagnosis, document review, site visit, market analysis, business plan, and operation manual creation require different levels of work.
Business type
Food business, retail, service, delivery, online, and franchise businesses have different cost structures and operational risks.
Deliverables
Reports, business plans, manuals, brand direction, menu review, marketing copy, and training materials affect the final fee.
On-site work
Field visits, store diagnosis, location review, kitchen flow inspection, and pre-opening checks may be charged separately.
Follow-up support
Additional feedback, implementation review, staff training, and revision work may change the project scope.
Startup consulting fee standards
| Category | Consulting item | Fee standard |
|---|---|---|
| New startup | Basic diagnosis for prospective founders | KRW 800,000 |
| New startup | Comprehensive startup consulting | KRW 2,500,000 |
| New startup | Business plan writing | KRW 1,500,000 |
| New startup | Store location review support | KRW 300,000 |
| New startup | One-on-one pre-opening coaching | KRW 1,200,000 |
Fees are reference amounts and may be adjusted depending on the scope and difficulty of the consulting project.
Business change and renewal consulting
| Category | Consulting item | Fee standard |
|---|---|---|
| Business change / renewal | Store diagnosis | KRW 1,000,000 |
| Business change / renewal | Business change planning | KRW 2,000,000 |
| Business change / renewal | BI / brand renewal planning | KRW 1,500,000 |
| Business change / renewal | On-site renewal coaching | KRW 800,000 |
Business change consulting should begin by checking why the current store is not working before deciding on a new concept.
Franchise system consulting
| Category | Consulting item | Fee standard |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise system | Franchise feasibility diagnosis | KRW 2,000,000 |
| Franchise system | Pilot store modeling | KRW 3,000,000 |
| Franchise system | Operation manual development | KRW 3,500,000 |
| Franchise system | Franchise profit model design | KRW 2,000,000 |
| Franchise system | Franchise contract and operation system setup | KRW 3,500,000 |
Franchise consulting requires a review of whether the business can be standardized, reproduced, trained, and managed across multiple stores.
Education and workshop fees
| Category | Education / workshop item | Fee standard |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Food business startup education | KRW 500,000 |
| Education | Store operation manual education | KRW 700,000 |
| Education | Operation manual development | KRW 3,500,000 |
| Education | Consultant training course | KRW 1,500,000 |
| Education | Franchise headquarters education | KRW 1,800,000 |
Education fees may vary depending on lecture time, number of sessions, preparation level, workshop format, and whether customized materials are required.
Optional support items
| Category | Support item | Fee standard |
|---|---|---|
| Brand support | BI / logo design direction | KRW 700,000 |
| Marketing support | SNS / Naver marketing operation support | KRW 800,000 ~ 1,200,000 |
Optional support items are provided only when they are connected to the consulting purpose and execution plan.
Important notes
VAT excluded
Listed amounts are reference fees and do not include VAT.
Adjustment range
Fees may be adjusted by approximately ±20% depending on store size, region, difficulty, and consulting scope.
Scope confirmation
The final fee is confirmed after reviewing the business stage, requested scope, and required deliverables.
No vague diagnosis
Consulting should be based on actual information such as costs, location, menu, customers, and operation conditions.
Field review
Store visits, location review, or kitchen inspection may require additional travel or field work fees.
Paid consulting
K Startup Lab provides professional paid consulting for practical business decision-making.
Information to prepare before inquiry
Before sending a consulting inquiry, please prepare basic information about your business. This helps define the consulting scope and fee more accurately.
| Item | Information to prepare |
|---|---|
| Business stage | Prospective startup, pre-opening, operating store, business change, franchise planning, closure, or restart |
| Business type | Restaurant, café, retail, service, delivery, online, franchise, or other category |
| Location | Candidate location, current store address, lease condition, commercial area, and surrounding competitors |
| Cost structure | Startup budget, rent, labor cost, material cost, fixed cost, loan repayment, and expected monthly sales |
| Requested scope | Diagnosis, business plan, menu review, marketing, operation system, franchise system, closure, or education |
Consulting fees should be reviewed together with the consulting scope
A low consulting fee does not always reduce business risk. What matters is whether the consulting scope can properly review the business decision you are about to make. K Startup Lab reviews the consulting purpose, required work, and practical outcome before confirming the final fee.