Lee Brennan | Founder
Walking the Walk
The journey began as a fry cook at KFC in high school and eventually led to owning and developing independent concepts.
Along the way, that experience has included just about every side of the restaurant business:
● Fast-food and counter service
● Fine-dining and casual full-service
● Serving and bartending
● Restaurant and catering operations
● Culinary roles in casual, fine-dining, and catering concepts
● Restaurant management and operations
● Sales and marketing leadership
● Small-business ownership
● Business, nonprofit, and restaurant consulting
And, after all these years, still being a lifelong professional floor mopper and dishwasher when that’s what needs to be done.
That breadth of experience matters
We’ve experienced what it’s like to have the vision in your heart and your head—and then do the hard work of turning that vision into a successful brick-and-mortar concept.
Jason’s Deli
Led a local franchise operation to top sales growth in the nation, contributing to its recognition as Franchise of the Year.
Mother Road Market
Had the opportunity to work with the organization before it went on to be recognized by USA Today as the Best Food Hall in America.
Argent Distribution & Love Yer Brain
Consulted in the formulation, production, packaging, and distribution of shared products during a period that ultimately included recognition in Forbes.
A Few Milestones Along the Way
The greatest satisfaction has always come from seeing concepts come to life, grow into their vision, and achieve their goals. But there have been some memorable milestones along the way:
But accolades aren’t really the point.
The best moments are usually much quieter: watching an idea become a business, seeing a struggling operation find its footing, helping a team begin to believe in what they’re building, and watching an owner realize that the vision they once carried only in their head is actually working.
Your Vision. Our Experience.
Whether you’re starting with an idea, facing challenges in an existing operation, or simply know your business can be better than it is today, we’d love to hear what you’re working toward.
Let’s bring it to light!
