Nutrition Analysis

We help your restaurant provide accurate and valuable nutritional information to your customers with our in-depth analysis.

The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group is team of skilled professionals who are well versed in providing restaurant menu consulting and nutrition analysis services for food and beverage business owners and operators. We have helped establish thriving restaurant concepts in a variety of settings, from casual cafes to large banquet venues. We have been privileged to help our clients successfully create, design, open and profitably operate over a hundred restaurant concepts across the country. If you’re looking for a consulting firm with a proven track record of success in the food and beverage industry, you’ve come to the right place.

Consumers today want to know what’s in the food they consume. At a restaurant, there are no food labels to read, so diners depend on the menu to tell them what they need to know about their meals. Restaurant owners can provide this information to their customers with the help of a restaurant nutrition analysis, answering questions and easing any specific concerns.

For those with special dietary needs and food allergies or sensitivities, nutritional information is essential to achieve a positive dining experience. As some food allergies can be life threatening, it is understandable that patrons of your food and beverage establishment demand nutritional information. By hiring our team to handle your menu consulting needs, you’ll be providing your customers with the information they want and need, building good relationships as a result.

The Gilkey Restaurant Consulting Group provides you with a restaurant nutrition analysis which includes an analysis of all restaurant menu ingredients, allergy statements, portion sizes, and a breakdown that shows the detailed nutritional information for each dish on the menu. Your customers will appreciate the attention to detail, and you’ll know you’ve done all you can to make their dining experience with you one they look forward to repeating.

Our comprehensive restaurant nutritional analysis include:

• Calorie Counts
• Allergen Statements
• Database Management
• Field Validation for Accuracy
• Full Labeling Compliance
• Nutritional and Menu Consultation

For restaurant menu consulting you can depend on, the team at Gilkey Restaurant Consultants is the right choice. Contact us today and learn how our restaurant consultants can help take your business to the next level.

What is a restaurant nutrition analysis?

A restaurant nutrition analysis is a detailed breakdown of the nutritional content of every dish on your menu. It typically includes calorie counts, macronutrients, allergen statements, portion sizes, and ingredient level detail, giving guests the information they need to order with confidence. Because there are no packaged food labels at a restaurant, diners rely entirely on what you can tell them. At Gilkey, our analysis pairs accurate data with practical menu development insight, so the numbers are correct and the menu still reads clearly and sells effectively.

Are restaurants required to provide nutrition information?

It depends on your size and location. Under the federal menu labeling rule, chain restaurants with 20 or more locations must post calorie counts on menus and menu boards and provide additional written nutrition information on request. Independent restaurants are generally not federally required to, though some states and cities have their own rules, so it is worth confirming what applies to you. You can review the current federal standards through the FDA menu labeling requirements. Even when it is optional, many operators provide this information because guests increasingly expect it.

How is nutritional information for a menu calculated?

There are two main methods. Laboratory testing measures the actual nutrient content of a prepared dish, while database analysis calculates values from verified ingredient data and standardized recipes. Database analysis is faster and more affordable for most menus, and it stays accurate as long as recipes and portions are followed consistently. The critical step is field validation, checking that what the kitchen plates matches the recipe on paper. Our process emphasizes this quality assurance so your published numbers hold up to both guest expectations and regulatory scrutiny.

Why is allergen information important on a restaurant menu?

Allergen information is a matter of guest safety, not just convenience. Some food allergies are severe or even life threatening, so diners with sensitivities depend on accurate menu details to eat safely. Clear allergen statements protect your guests and reduce your liability, while also signaling that you take their wellbeing seriously. Accuracy on the plate matters as much as accuracy on paper, which is why consistent staff training on handling and cross contact is essential. Together, precise labeling and a well trained team turn a safety requirement into a real trust builder.

How can nutrition and allergen information benefit my restaurant?

Beyond meeting expectations, transparent nutrition and allergen information builds trust and loyalty. Guests with dietary needs return to places where they feel safe and cared for, and they often bring others with them. Clear information can also broaden your appeal to health conscious diners and reduce order errors and complaints. Presented well, these details become a genuine part of your identity rather than fine print. We help operators fold accurate nutritional information into a stronger brand story that reflects real care for the people they serve.