Corporate Solutions

Whether its sluggish same-store sales or concerns about the economy slowing new unit development, you have your work cut out for you. With headlines like the ones on the right side of the page, you’re wise to take a prudent approach to growth which, just a few years ago may have seemed conservative.

Despite the gloomy forecasts, you know that there are enormous opportunities to be enjoyed by operators who recognize that the industry still looks forward to 5-6% growth in revenues. You should have a piece of that growth pie!

As a Foodservice executive and colleague, you might be well advised to talk to us at National Restaurant Consultants about your growth or operations related challenges. With over 300 collective years of hard foodservice experience, both in ownership and corporate guidance, we can offer solutions which may not necessarily be apparent from the inside, looking out.

What will we look for? From your core concept, through locations, execution, food and service (of course), to your market placement and advertising, we’ll address every area of opportunity – the goal is to create more opportunity for growth in guest counts, revenues, and profits.

With a track record of 100% success in guiding our Clients to greater productivity, growth, and profits, we can offer meaningful assistance to help you stand out in the sea of competitors.

Our consultants are truly some of the best in the business. Take Larry DeVries for example. The former President of Steak and Ale Restaurants and former COO of Boston Markets. Or perhaps Mo Sussman, the former owner of Mo's Steakhouses in Washington, D.C. and Charleston, SC.  Or perhaps Ken King, one of the leading consultants in the U.S., having opened more than 40 restaurants and having owned and operated five of his own award-winning restaurants. As connected and talented as these gentlemen are, they are only three out of our staff of 10 consultants, all with 30 or more years in the industry.  

Time for some straight answers to your issues?  I personally encourage you to speak with Mr. David Holmes, our Senior Vice President and Director of Operations. For particulars on how to contact David, just click HERE.

Best Regards,

Kevin Moll, CEO

National Restaurant Consultants, Inc.

 Disturbing News - Nationwide

Nation's Restaurant News

March 10, 2008

"Hard-hit housing markets in Calif., Fla. cause restaurant closures, sales slides." by Lisa Jennings 

"Los Angeles - It's bad everywhere, but it's even worse in California and Florida. So say restaurant operators across the country, who blame softening sales on the challenging macro-economic climate. Many national chains and local restaurateurs now cite poor business at establishments in Southern California and South Florida - two regions that have seen the worst of the national housing crisis, making consumers there particularly unwilling to open their wallets."

"Surge in flour prices sows seeds of purchasing panic." by Steve Coomes

"...Flour costs have at least tripled for most as depleted wheat supplies pushed the price of that commodity five times higher this February than last. Meanwhile, cheese prices, driven by strong international dairy demand and soaring feed costs, are again above $2 per pound, and labor costs are soaring on the heels of state-mandated wages hikes."

March 17, 2008

"Cost-wary restaurants lay off large numbers." by Dina Berta

"A mounting number of layoffs at restaurant companies nationwide has industry insiders worrying about a huge long-term loss of talent as foodservice tries to weather short-term economic troubles.

In recent weeks at least seven large restaurant companies have announced layoffs that have put thousands of people in the ranks of the unemployed.  But in the race to rein in corporate overhead, companies are causing an exodus of veteran talent from an industry that long has lamented its difficulties in finding and keeping workers."

"...Starbucks Coffee Co. slashed 200 workers and 380 unfilled slots. Lone Star Steakhouse, 1,500, Brinker International, 125 corporate jobs, Buca Inc., 13 percent of its staff including its chief executive; Domino's Pizza, 55 positions, Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurants, 19% of its staff, and Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, 18 jobs, including those of 15 district managers."