RESTAURANT AND BUSINESS CONSULTING

BUILD SMARTER. OPERATE BETTER. GROW WITH PURPOSE.

I help restaurant owners, hospitality operators, contractors, and entrepreneurs turn ideas into stronger, more organized, and more sustainable businesses.

My experience comes from building and operating restaurants, developing new concepts, launching ghost kitchens, managing teams, creating marketing campaigns, organizing events, controlling costs, expanding brands, and developing PRONTO as a technology startup.

I understand the challenges business owners face because I continue to experience them myself. Payroll, staffing, food costs, marketing expenses, customer acquisition, online reviews, daily operations, and growth decisions all require time, discipline, and the right systems.

Whether you are preparing to open a restaurant, improving an existing operation, launching a new concept, or trying to attract more customers, I can help you identify the right priorities and create a practical plan based on your goals, budget, and market.

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HOW I CAN HELP

MARKETING AND
BRAND STRATEGY

Build a brand people understand,
remember, and choose

Effective marketing is not simply posting on social media. Your brand, message, offers, website, events, customer experience, and community presence should work together.

I can help businesses develop a marketing strategy that includes:

  • Brand positioning and messaging
  • Social media strategy
  • Content planning
  • Restaurant promotions
  • Local marketing
  • Google Business Profile strategy
  • Website direction and search visibility
  • Email and customer communication
  • Public relations and media opportunities
  • Events and experiential marketing
  • Community partnerships
  • Charity and cause marketing
  • Customer retention and loyalty programs
  • Launch campaigns for new businesses and locations

The goal is to create marketing that generates awareness, attracts the right customers, and gives people a reason to return.

RESTAURANT OPENING
AND EXPANSION

CELEBRATE, GATHER, AND LET US
HANDLE THE DETAILS

Turn your restaurant idea into an actionable plan
Opening a restaurant requires more than finding a location and creating a menu. Every decision affects your opening costs, operations, customer experience, and ability to grow.

I can help new and existing restaurant owners with:

  • Restaurant concept development
  • Market and competitor research
  • Location and opportunity evaluation
  • Brand positioning and target customer development
  • Menu direction and pricing strategy
  • Ghost kitchen and fast casual concepts
  • Opening budgets and operational planning
  • Staffing and management structure
  • Vendor and technology recommendations
  • Launch marketing and opening promotions
  • Expansion and additional location planning

My goal is to help you identify potential problems early, prioritize your resources, and develop a concept that customers can understand and remember.

OPERATIONS AND
BUSINESS GROWTH

Create stronger systems and manage
more efficiently​

A busy business is not always a profitable or well organized business. Sustainable growth requires clear responsibilities, consistent systems, financial awareness, and leadership accountability.

I can review your current operation and help identify opportunities involving:

  • Food and beverage costs
  • Labor and scheduling
  • Management responsibilities
  • Employee training and accountability
  • Customer service and guest experience
  • Purchasing and vendor relationships
  • Point of sale and restaurant technology
  • Discounts, voids, comps, and cash controls
  • Private events, catering, and additional revenue
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Leadership development
  • Expansion readiness

We will focus on the areas that can have the greatest impact on your business and create an improvement plan that your team can realistically follow. 

Discuss your restaurant
Improve your operations
Grow your brand

WHO I WORK WITH

My consulting services are designed for:

  • First time restaurant owners
  • Existing restaurant operators
  • Hospitality groups
  • Ghost kitchen and fast casual concepts
  • Bars and entertainment venues
  • Independent contractors
  • Local service businesses
  • Entrepreneurs developing a new idea
  • Businesses preparing to expand
  • Owners who need stronger marketing or operational systems

You do not need to have everything figured out before contacting me. The purpose of the initial conversation is to understand where you are, what challenges you are facing, and what type of assistance would be most valuable.

CONSULTING OPTIONS

Strategy session

A personalized consultation designed to address a specific challenge, explore a new idea, refine your marketing strategy, or evaluate an important business decision. Gain valuable insights, practical recommendations, and a clear direction to help move forward with confidence and purpose.

PROJECT BASED CONSULTING

Specialized support tailored to a specific project, from opening a restaurant and developing marketing strategies to optimizing operations. Each engagement is designed to deliver practical solutions, streamline execution, and ensure your project is positioned for success.

ONGOING ADVISORY SUPPORT

Ongoing guidance, strategic planning, and accountability designed to help business owners navigate challenges and make informed decisions as their companies grow. Through collaboration and problem-solving, we provide the support and direction needed to achieve long-term success.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

1. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
Complete the consultation request form and explain your business, current challenges, goals, and the type of help you need.

2. INITIAL CONVERSATION
We will schedule a conversation to determine whether my experience is a good fit for your situation.

3. RECOMMENDED PLAN
If we decide to work together, I will outline the priorities, scope of work, expected deliverables, estimated timeline, and consulting fee.

4. IMPLEMENTATION AND FOLLOW UP
Depending on the engagement, I can provide strategic recommendations, written plans, project support, team meetings, accountability, and follow up reviews.

 

My approach

I believe consulting should be practical, honest, and focused on action.

My recommendations are grounded in direct experience building and operating businesses in competitive markets. I will help you identify opportunities, recognize potential risks, ask difficult questions, and prioritize the decisions that matter most.

I cannot promise that every idea will work or that every business will succeed. What I can offer is honest feedback, firsthand operating experience, creative problem solving, and a commitment to helping you make more informed decisions.

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING STRONGER

Whether you are opening your first restaurant, improving an existing operation, developing a marketing strategy, or preparing for your next stage of growth, the right plan can help you avoid mistakes and move forward with greater confidence.

Tell me where you are, where you want to go, and what is standing in your way.