EW# 224's background includes over forty years of experience in the restaurant, franchise and hospitality Industries and in business finance.
His hospitality education was gained at Cornell University's School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree. His education in accounting and finance was obtained at the University of Miami in Florida. EW# 224 has the designation of Certified Public Accountant and has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Washington State Society of CPAs. He is a licensed Real Estate Agent and licensed Franchise Dealer in the State of Washington.
EW# 224's background includes extensive experience as an executive in the restaurant, franchise and hospitality industries. He served as Vice President Franchises, Executive Vice President and then President of Skipper's, Inc., operator and franchiser of the third largest chain of fast seafood restaurants in the United States. EW# 224 worked as Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Finance for Lum's Restaurant Corporation, a national restaurant chain. His consulting background includes over twenty years in his own consulting practice and with the international hospitality accounting and consulting firm of Laventhol and Horwath. EW# 224's areas of expertise include franchising, restaurant management, and operational and financial analysis for the restaurant and hospitality industries.
EW# 224 has given speeches and conducted seminars on a variety of subjects related to the hospitality industry including franchising, operational analysis, and financial analysis and planning. He was an eight-year member of the Board of Advisors and a lecturing professor at Washington State University's School of Business and Economics for the Hotel and Restaurant Administration program. Chris was a member of the Board of Directors of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and a Regional Director of Cayuga Hospitality Advisors. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crystal Mountain Lodging and the Silver Skies Condominium development. In addition Chris was Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Open Window School and the Northwest Girl Choir.
EW# 224 is currently President of a firm providing a broad range of management, financial and consulting services to the restaurant, franchise and hospitality industries.
EW# 224 provides operational, financial and expert litigation services to restaurant, franchise and hospitality industry businesses. The range of services offered by EW# 224 are as follows :
· Feasibility and Financial Evaluations
Investment package and business plan preparation. Market, operational, feasibility and financial analysis.
· Restaurant Business Valuation
Estimated business valuations based on accepted restaurant industry guidelines.
· Human Resource Programs
Video training programs. Operational and procedural training aids and documentation. Management and employee compensation programs. Incentive and employee motivation programs.
· Concept Development and Planning
Restaurant concept development. Concept enhancement and revitalization studies. Market and strategic concept repositioning. Franchise program planning and development. Corporate organizational and operational studies.
· Operations, Marketing and Real Estate
Assistance in restaurant development from conceptual planning through the initial stages of operation. Strategic market planning. Operational and cost efficiency studies. Menu, food and beverage program enhancement. Assistance in real estate site selection and lease negotiation.
· Restaurant Acquisition or Sale
Market and financial analysis for restaurant acquisitions. Assistance in the marketing and selling or leasing of a restaurant or restaurant site.
· Foodservice Management
Management and operation of restaurant and other foodservice facilities under management contract.
· Litigation Support and Expert Witness Services
Litigation support and expert witness services related to the restaurant, franchise and hospitality industries.
· Management Seminars
We prepare and conduct management seminars on a variety of topics for hospitality industry associations and business organizations.
Fee Schedule
Retainer: $3,450
Designation fee: $3,450
Non-Testimonial:$345/hr
Testimonial:$345/hr
Travel Policy: Billed at cost
Miscellaneous: Billed at cost
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