Montepare and Associates LLC

What We Do

It Is All About You

Our goal is to transform your ideas and needs into actionable and profitable solutions through our consulting services. By collaborating with our experienced and knowledgeable consultants, who are also restaurant industry experts, we will deliver effective foodservice solutions that yield profitable results.

Our Expertise

We are a team of restaurant industry experts with extensive experience across various disciplines. Our consulting services focus on sharing our knowledge to help you achieve greater success in your business. Our proven foodservice solutions demonstrate that a deep understanding of your operations, clear communication, and expert collaboration and execution will enhance your bottom line.

Our Commitment

Whether you're a Mom & Pop, Regional, or National restaurant system, our consulting services can provide significant value. If you're starting a new business or looking to improve or restructure an existing operation within the restaurant industry, we've got you covered with tailored foodservice solutions. Our mantra is: analyze, identify, advise, and execute. Our mission is to create lasting relationships, not mere transactions. We promise to be there for you, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way.

Preview a Few of Our Customizable Services

Operations Programs

Supply Chain Programs

Operations Programs

Our former COO and leadership team, as restaurant industry experts, can provide your business with comprehensive consulting services. We will conduct a complete review and upgrade of your current processes and actions to help deliver even greater results and profit. Our foodservice solutions include addressing staffing needs, enhancing food and beverage offerings, menu design, improving operational efficiencies, optimizing kitchen and dining area design, implementing food and beverage cost controls, and developing effective marketing programs.

Culinary Programs

Supply Chain Programs

Operations Programs

Our former CEC Culinarians and Leadership team will collaborate with you and your management team to enhance the customer dining experience while effectively managing the cost of goods. We offer consulting services that focus on foodservice solutions tailored for the restaurant industry. Our expertise includes Recipe Development, Menu Engineering, Effective Product Selection for the Application, Product Cuttings, and Analyses related to Food and Beverages, CSR, Waste Control, Limited Time Offers, and Cost of Goods Controls.

Supply Chain Programs

Our former CPO and leadership team will deliver great results and benefits based on our experience in this very important area of consulting services for the restaurant industry. We specialize in efficient contract negotiations and management across all aspects of supply chain distribution, including manufacture of products, produce and dairy, cold and hot beverages, adult beverages, specialty products, and repair and maintenance services programs.

Specialized Services

Supply Chain Programs

Our leadership team will deliver exceptional results and benefits through our extensive experience in various important and specialized areas of consulting services for the restaurant industry. Our expertise includes:

* Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO)

* Request for Proposal Process (RFP)

* Cold Beverage Exclusive Contracting

* Hot Beverage Contracting

* Adult Beverage Marketing Programs

* Purchasing Department Enhancements

* Acquisitions Financial Analysis

With our foodservice solutions, we are dedicated to enhancing your operations and achieving optimal outcomes.

Who We Are

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Meet Tony Montepare our Founder and CEO

A foodservice executive with over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Tony is recognized as one of the leading restaurant industry experts. His expertise spans various areas including restaurateur, culinary, sales, marketing, distribution, purchasing, contracting, GPO, training, coaching, and mentoring. Additionally, Tony has provided consulting services and has served on executive committees associated with restaurants, healthcare, B&I, GPO, and the travel sector segments of our industry, offering innovative foodservice solutions.

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Pro-Bono Non-Profit Programs.

Meet Tony Montepare our Founder and CEO

We have a passion for giving back to our communities. By offering consulting services to foodservice-related non-profit organizations, we fulfill our goal of making a positive impact. Please let us know what your needs are. As restaurant industry experts, we are eager to work together to find foodservice solutions that will bring enhanced value to those you serve.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Meet Tony Montepare our Founder and CEO

Corporate Social Responsibility

Our CSR plan is a self-regulating model that helps us to be socially responsible and accountable to our community, stakeholders, and the public. By having a plan and living the plan, we are conscious of the kind of impact we are having on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental. As consulting services for the

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