By Pour & Fork | Brand Clarity + Strategy Studio
Client Profile
The client operated a hospitality-forward experience in a high-foot-traffic corridor surrounded by boutiques, gastro-focused venues, and clientele who knew taste — both literal and aesthetic.
They had heart. They had service. What they lacked? Cohesion.
The Challenge
The leadership team knew their offering was valuable, but their outward presence said otherwise. Guest reviews mentioned the service but never the story. The staff was split between styles. Their mission didn’t speak through their messaging. There was no emotional continuity.
What they feared most: Becoming forgettable in an area where every corner had a brand desiring to be remembered.
The Solution
Pour & Fork approached the project with a high-touch, clarity-first method. No heavy-handed rebrands or over-designed gimmicks—just intentional alignment.
Brand Presence Audit: Evaluated tone, internal messaging, and brand energy across touchpoints.
Narrative Realignment: Refined the brand’s core story into three signature pillars that could be clearly understood in under 60 seconds—internally and externally.
Visual + Verbal Cohesion: Provided guidance for consistent language and look—from internal signage to guest-facing collateral.
Staff Presence Reboot: Introduced elevated outfitting guidance and presence cues to boost team confidence, cohesion, and morale—without enforcing rigid uniforms.
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