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Restaurant Consulting and Strategy

Running a restaurant isn’t just about serving great food—it’s about strategy, systems, and smart marketing that keep customers coming back again and again. With over 25 years of experience as a restaurant owner, I know firsthand that a restaurant’s success isn’t luck—it’s built through the right approach, strong foundations, and continuous refinement.

Where Are You Struggling? I’ll Find the Solutions.

Marketing & Visibility – If your restaurant isn’t attracting enough customers or your promotions aren’t delivering results, I’ll handcraft a custom marketing roadmap. From branding, local visibility, promotions, and social media strategy to POS tech enhancements—you’ll finally have a marketing plan that works.

Financial & Operational Strategy – Restaurants operate on razor-thin margins, and the wrong financial approach can sink even the best concept. I’ll help you analyze sales,expenses, inventory, staffing costs, and profit leaks to build a sustainable business model that supports long-term growth.

Inventory Organization & Expense Control – If wasted inventory, inconsistent ordering, and unpredictable costs are causing financial strain, I’ll implement streamlined inventory tracking systems and cost-saving strategies that improve efficiency and profitability.

Staff Training & Customer Experience Optimization – Employees make or break a restaurant’s reputation. I’ll help create efficient training systems, improve service workflows, and boost customer engagement, ensuring your team delivers exceptional service every time.

Legalities, Tech & POS Setup – Setting up or refining a restaurant’s POS systems, online ordering tech, and operational efficiency is crucial in today’s market. Whether it’s a full system overhaul or small refinements, I’ll help you implement the best tools to make transactions smooth and data-driven.

Complete Consulting or Hands-On Coaching – Tailored to YOUR Business Needs Whether you need a one-time strategy session, ongoing coaching, or a full operational overhaul, I create custom consulting packages based on your restaurant’s current sales, goals, and challenges.

📌 We start by assessing your existing revenue streams, marketing efforts, and customer retention strategies. Then, I design a restaurant roadmap that enhances:

  • Marketing, Social Media & Eye Appeal

  • Revenue Growth Strategies

  • Customer Data Collection & Retention Systems

  • Profit-Boosting Inventory & Operational Improvements

    Let’s turn your restaurant into a thriving, well-oiled machine that grows your profits and reputation.

Getting Ready to open a restaurant?

Coming soon!

I’ve been in the restaurant industry for twenty-five years and I hear over and over, “You need to write a book - I need to know what you know!!” I’m actually doing one better - I’m not just telling my story (there will be some of that too!!), but I’m giving YOU all of the goods. The tips, the tricks, the fast-tracks, the don’ts, the must-do’s, ALL. Of. It.

This space will be full of helpful tips, my restaurant stories and how-to’s, and charts and forms that I use. Check back soon for resources for your restaurant, food truck or start up kitchen!

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