Presage Consult · Towns & Walley Intelligence

Intelligence that
moves the needle.

Whether you're entering a new market or optimizing an existing business — Presage Consult delivers the data, analysis, and strategic clarity that changes what you do next.

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Services

Four tiers. One intelligence platform.

Whether you're testing a concept, running an existing business, or need ongoing intelligence — PresageIQ has a tier built for your stage.

Tier 1
Presage Launch
For entrepreneurs testing a concept before they invest. One session, structured analysis, clear go/no-go verdict.
$500
per session
What's Included
60-minute live intelligence session
Concept fit analysis — demand, saturation, viability score
Neighborhood market analysis & opportunity gaps
Community signal extraction from Reddit & local sources
Financial projection framework & startup cost range
Funding pathways — KC-specific grants, loans, SBA
Presage Launch Brief — written summary within 24hrs
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Tier 2
Presage Consult
For existing businesses wanting focused market intelligence — reviews, competitors, and local press coverage in one brief.
$1,200
per engagement
What's Included
Full business profile from Google Maps — rating, reviews, photos
Review sentiment extraction — what customers love and complain about
Competitor gap analysis — who's winning nearby and why
KC press coverage review — KC Magazine, The Pitch, KCUR mentions
Photo demand signals — what customers actually photograph
Presage Consult Brief — written report within 48hrs
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Most Comprehensive
Tier 3
Presage Audit
Full deep-dive for existing businesses. Everything in Consult plus menu performance, inventory, and supply chain analysis.
$2,500
per engagement
What's Included
Everything in Presage Consult
Menu & product performance — item-level scoring from reviews + photos
Menu photo upload → vision AI extracts items for gap analysis
Inventory & supply chain review — vendors, costs, local sourcing
Strategic recommendations — fix, launch, cut, or reposition
Presage Audit Brief — full written report within 48hrs
Multiple sessions: intake + full session + 30-day follow-up
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Tier 4
Presage Retainer
Ongoing monthly intelligence for businesses that need to stay ahead — continuous monitoring, trend tracking, monthly brief.
$600
per month
What's Included
Monthly signals — Reddit, news, Foursquare, KC community data
Trend analysis — what's shifting in your neighborhood and category
Competitive monitoring — new openings, closures, rating changes
Seasonal & event opportunity identification
Monthly Presage Brief — delivered first week of each month
Priority access for ad-hoc questions between briefs
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Presage Audit — Deep Dive

What a full audit actually looks like.

Module 01
Menu & Product Performance
We scan all available reviews, social mentions, and community posts for item-level signals. What's praised, what's ignored, what's being requested but not offered. If your best item isn't on the front of your menu or ads — that changes. If your worst item is dragging your brand — we tell you whether to fix, relaunch, or cut it.
Review ExtractionItem ScoringLaunch Strategy
Module 02
Inventory & Supply Chain
We review your vendor structure for consolidation opportunities, pricing misalignment, and local sourcing gaps. We identify whether you're overpaying, undersourcing regionally, or missing KC-area farms and producers that could reduce cost and increase quality simultaneously.
Vendor AnalysisCost ReviewLocal Sourcing
Module 03
Competitor Gap Analysis
We map what competitors are winning on and identify what they're leaving open. If a business two blocks away has a fan-favorite that your menu doesn't touch — we surface it, score the demand, and build a launch strategy for your version. Their weakness is your opportunity.
Competitive MappingGap IdentificationOpportunity Scoring
Why $2,500?
Comparable business intelligence audits from traditional consultants run $10,000–$25,000. Food service consultants charge $3,000–$8,000 for narrower scope. Presage Audit delivers equivalent analytical depth — powered by PresageIQ's live data platform — at a price accessible to independent operators who need it most.
Engagement Timeline
Pre-Audit Intake
You send menu, vendor list, and available data ahead of time. We prep the PresageIQ analysis before we meet.
On-Site or Remote Session
Full audit walkthrough — module by module, findings discussed, recommendations refined live.
Presage Brief Extended
Full written report delivered within 48 hours. Structured for your team, investors, or your own execution plan.
30-Day Follow-Up
Check-in call to review implementation and answer questions as changes go live.
How It Works

From request to report.

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Submit Request
Tell us your concept or business, your neighborhood, and what you're trying to figure out.
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We Prep
We run PresageIQ analysis ahead of time so the session is focused on insight, not setup.
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Live Session
We walk through findings together. You ask, we dig. Video call or in-person in KC.
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Brief Delivered
Written summary or full audit report within 24–48 hours. Ready for your files or investors.
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Follow-Up
Audit clients get a 30-day check-in. Questions as you implement are part of the engagement.
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Which tier is right for you?

Feature
Launch · $500
Consult · $1,200
Audit · $2,500
Retainer · $600/mo
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Sessions / engagement
1 × 60 min
1–2 sessions
Intake + Full + 30-day
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