10 restaurant consultants

Experience: Independent Restaurant & Franchise Consultant · Independent Consultant

Independent Restaurant & Franchise Consultant since 2019. He was also Chief Operating Officer (franchise partner) at VapSunshine LLC / Vapiano Franchisee (2012–2019), New Store Opening Coordinator Multi-Unit Operations at Vapiano (2010–2012) and General Manager at Pei Wei (2005–2009). His profile describes experience spanning executive chef, general manager and multi-unit operations leadership.

Experience: Senior Management Consultant · Synergy Restaurant Consultants

Senior Management Consultant at Synergy Restaurant Consultants since 2012 and Principal of JCG3 Development, Inc. since 2007, which his profile describes as an international restaurant and food service advisory firm. His profile describes him as an operations and financial strategic advisor and concept/business developer, and he was also COO of Synergy Restaurant Consultants (1997–2005).

Experience: Restaurant and Wine Consultant · Hughes Consulting

Restaurant and Wine Consultant at Hughes Consulting since 1986. His profile says he has operated, created and developed over 35 concepts as an employee, manager, operator and owner, with experience in operations, menu development, concept development and wine. He was also Owner of Camel City Cafe (2002–2009) and Food Service Consultant at Bisquitville (1992–1993).

Experience: Restaurant Consultant, President · Ghilani Group, Inc

Restaurant Consultant, President of Ghilani Group, Inc since 2003 and Restaurant Consultant, Partner at Results Thru Strategy since 2010. His profile describes Ghilani Group as a full-service restaurant solutions consultancy he founded and Results Through Strategy as an international consortium of restaurant industry consultants. He was also Chief Operating Officer at Buca di Beppo (1998–2001).

Experience: Independant Restaurant Consultant · Good Eats Consulting

Independent restaurant consultant at Good Eats Consulting since 1995, where his profile describes him as a restaurant consultant and concept developer. He was also Owner Operator of Surf Burger House (2015–2018) and Capital City Diner (1994–2003) and Partner Operator of Baja Burger Shack (2009–2013), and his profile cites experience with all aspects of restaurant operations in quick-serve and full-service categories.

Experience: Restaurant Consultant · Self-employed

Self-employed Restaurant Consultant since 2018 and Restaurant Consultant at JAMM & Bread: Food & Beverage Consulting Co. (2014–2018). His profile lists skills across restaurant and bar operations including design, new openings, hiring and training, analysis, profit optimization, and menu and recipe development. He was also Founding Partner Operator of 219West Restaurant and Lounge (2002–2014).

Experience: Owner · MMB Restaurant Consulting

Owner of MMB Restaurant Consulting since 2010, which his profile describes as a consulting and development firm serving restaurants, hotels, bars and lounges with concept development, restaurant management contracts, menu development and hands-on opening support. He was also General Manager at BOCANOVA Restaurant (2009–2010) and at Left Bank Restaurants (2008–2009).

Experience: Restaurant Development & Operations Consultant · Independent Consultant

Independent Restaurant Development & Operations Consultant since 2020, providing strategic consulting services for restaurant owners, investors and hospitality businesses across concept development, operations and business growth. He was also Chief Operating Consultant Restaurant Turnaround Specialist at 4S Restaurants (2025–2026) and Restaurant Development Consultant at Tarwika restaurant (2025).

Experience: Strategic Advisor Restaurant Operations & Brand Growth · Indepent Consultant

Independent Strategic Advisor Restaurant Operations & Brand Growth since 2025, advising restaurant and hospitality companies on operational excellence, leadership development and scalable growth strategies and partnering with ownership groups on profitability, guest experience and brand value. He was also President (2022–2025) and COO (2019–2021) of Tocaya Organica.

Experience: Restaurant Consultant · Self-employed

Self-employed Restaurant Consultant since 2022, whose profile describes his work as helping restaurants thrive through story, standards and systems. He was also Chef Owner of Tratt on Main (2017–2019) and Executive Chef at Global Spectrum (now Spectra) from 2013 to 2017.