Practice Areas
A brand or career that took decades to build can evaporate in seconds. When the stakes are high, challenging assumptions helps dissipate the cloud of bias that can fog a big decision. We review risk and relevance through the lens of industry forces and consumer behavior, combining operating and financial data to build dynamic and responsive models that deliver actionable insights.
Our deep and broad experience in global foodservice means that we can advise operators about what’s now and what’s next — and why it matters.
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.