Overview
For more than 25 years, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with businesses of every size, from innovative start-ups to multinational brands. No matter the scale, every client receives the same level of focus, integrity, and dedication. We specialize in developing differentiated food, beverage, retail, and entertainment concepts, while optimizing relationships across the supply chain, including manufacturers, commissaries, and distributors.
Our experience spans a broad range of private and public sectors, including independent and chain operators of restaurants, hotels, entertainment, gaming, retail, contract management, and real estate venues. This holistic and diverse perspective allows us to design creative, yet practical solutions for each project.
We are passionate and pragmatic. Our work focuses on building long-term value, enhancing cash flow, strengthening brand equity, and simplifying complex processes. From strategy to execution, we guide your team every step of the way, thoughtfully and purposefully, always taking it one bite at a time.
Our experience spans a broad range of private and public sectors, including independent and chain operators of restaurants, hotels, entertainment, gaming, retail, contract management, and real estate venues. This holistic and diverse perspective allows us to design creative, yet practical solutions for each project.
We are passionate and pragmatic. Our work focuses on building long-term value, enhancing cash flow, strengthening brand equity, and simplifying complex processes. From strategy to execution, we guide your team every step of the way, thoughtfully and purposefully, always taking it one bite at a time.
Arlene Spiegel FCSI
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Arlene Spiegel, President of Arlene Spiegel & Associates, is a restaurant, retail, and foodservice consultant, team builder, and a multiple award winner for excellence in hospitality, restaurant development, and branding.
As the former Director of the Global Food and Beverage Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ms. Spiegel has clearly demonstrated her expertise in food and beverage to the benefit of her public and private clients, providing strategic growth plans, financial models, and market positioning. |
As a third-generation restaurateur, she has dedicated her entire professional life to studying the eating and purchasing habits of consumers in every possible food and beverage environment. Having owned and operated successful restaurants in New York, she understands the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards of ownership. Always ahead of the trends, her restaurants, The Garden of Eating, capitalized on the growing demand for 'good for you' style eating, resulting in Ms. Spiegel receiving the coveted Pacesetter Award and the Small Business Woman of the Year Award.
Working with all segments of the hospitality industry, including branded restaurants, bars, academic and cultural Institutions, Independent entrepreneurs, corporate chain restaurants, real estate developers, retail, contract management, gaming and entertainment clients, Ms. Spiegel has been highly successful in developing differentiated and compelling branded concepts; master plans for public and private developments; engineered profitable menus; and orchestrated experiential and memorable food programs. Her renowned clients, including celebrity chefs, say that her enthusiasm brings new spirit and energy to their projects. They consider her an invaluable thought partner in starting, transforming, and scaling their concepts.
Ms. Spiegel was honored to become a member of The Sylvia Center Culinary Council, bringing her extensive experience and passion for empowering youth through healthy eating and nutrition education. Her involvement is expected to enhance the organization’s efforts in creating impactful community programs and expanding outreach initiatives.
Working with all segments of the hospitality industry, including branded restaurants, bars, academic and cultural Institutions, Independent entrepreneurs, corporate chain restaurants, real estate developers, retail, contract management, gaming and entertainment clients, Ms. Spiegel has been highly successful in developing differentiated and compelling branded concepts; master plans for public and private developments; engineered profitable menus; and orchestrated experiential and memorable food programs. Her renowned clients, including celebrity chefs, say that her enthusiasm brings new spirit and energy to their projects. They consider her an invaluable thought partner in starting, transforming, and scaling their concepts.
Ms. Spiegel was honored to become a member of The Sylvia Center Culinary Council, bringing her extensive experience and passion for empowering youth through healthy eating and nutrition education. Her involvement is expected to enhance the organization’s efforts in creating impactful community programs and expanding outreach initiatives.
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