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We see things differently!
We see things differently!
Founded in 2000 by hospitality veteran Gary Coltek, foodgenuity has been a trusted consulting partner for major restaurant chains and independent business owners across the U.S. Now joined by leadership and operations expert Alex Bebiak, the team brings decades of industry experience to the firm which will expand its capabilities to offer a comprehensive approach to business growth and development.
Foodgenuity is powered by a seasoned team of industry experts with extensive experience across restaurant and hospitality software management, hotel operations, university dining programs, franchise development, financial strategy, and culinary innovation. With specialists in each area, we provide hands-on consulting to streamline workflows, optimize financial strategies, secure funding, and elevate guest experiences. Our collective expertise allows us to tailor solutions that drive efficiency, profitability, and long-term success for businesses in the food and hospitality industries.
From attracting top talent and designing efficient kitchens to developing profitable menus, conducting P&L analysis, negotiating vendor contracts, and navigating SBA and private, local, public financing options, our tailored solutions drive success. At foodgenuity, we blend time-tested expertise with fresh ingenuity to help businesses adapt, grow, and lead in an evolving industry.
"Success in hospitality doesn't happen on its own - hospitality is built through passionate teams, operational disciplines, and a relentless drive to serve."
"To lead a kitchen is to orchestrate chaos into excellence - with systems that work, a team that believes, and a plate that tells a story."
Good systems help you get by. Great systems help your team shine, that's where I come in!"
"The lens, the social, the vibe - branding isn't just one thing, it's everything working as together to make something real."
The reality is, many restaurants regardless of concept fail because of poor planning, undercapitalization, and operational inefficiencies. It’s not always about the food. It’s about strategy, execution, and leadership. This goes for QSRs, Casual Dining and Fine Dining concepts. That’s where Foodgenuity comes in.
We act like an outsourced COO and CFO, bringing structure, financial strategy, and operational discipline to businesses that are often passion-driven but underprepared. We guide owners through proper site selection, labor modeling, realistic budgeting, marketing, and day-to-day systems that drive efficiency and profitability.
We build scalable systems from SOPs to CRM platforms to weekly dashboard reviews. Whether it’s a single-unit concept or a multi-location rollout, we prepare businesses to grow without losing control. Our leadership coaching and KPI tracking ensure owners aren’t just surviving they’re building real equity in their brand.
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