Accelerating the Future of Foodservice
Robotics and automation are what’s next in the evolution of global foodservice. We’re helping make it happen.
Robotics and automation are what’s next in the evolution of global foodservice. We’re helping make it happen.
Aaron Allen & Associates is a strategy firm focused exclusively on the global restaurant and hospitality industry. We represent chain operators, investors, inventors, and innovators and support across all categories, concepts, cuisines, ownership types, and operating models.
Technology is one of the strongest ways to build moats, and we support foodservice tech companies in a variety of ways from helping them figure out their value proposition and go-to-market strategy to connecting them with investors.
Honing-in the value proposition tech companies present to restaurant operators. Gap analysis and opportunity identification relative to growth and expansion, new channel development potential, and performance optimization.
Helping both buyers and sellers harness the untapped or trapped potential within their businesses and portfolio companies.
Bring a more modernized view of identifying risks and value divers focused on optimizing value and maximizing returns for individual organizations and the industry more broadly.
Fostering new relationships between operators, technology providers, and investors to maximize value for all stakeholders.
Introducing capital providers that share enthusiasm in funding the future of foodservice with the platforms addressing the immediate needs of the industry.
Let’s start by exploring the fit and value creation opportunities.
We are focused exclusively on the global foodservice and hospitality industry. You can think of us as a research company, think tank, innovation lab, management consultancy, or strategy firm. Our clients count on us to deliver on our promises of meaningful value, actionable insights, and tangible results.
Founded and led by third-generation restaurateur, Aaron Allen, our team is comprised of experts with backgrounds in operations, marketing, finance, and business functions essential in a multi-unit operating environment.
We bring practical, relevant experience ranging from the dish room to the boardroom and apply a holistic, integrated approach to strategic issues related to growth and expansion, performance optimization, and enterprise value enhancement.
Working primarily with multi-brand, multinational organizations, our firm has helped clients on 6 continents, in 100 countries, collectively posting more than $200b in revenue, across 2,000+ engagements.
We help executive teams bridge the gap between what’s happening inside and outside the business so they can find, size, and seize the greatest opportunities for their organizations.