My name is Jeffrey Summers and I am a 27 year veteran of creating, operating, Coaching and consulting with successful food service concepts that include national and international chains, franchises and independent operators. I am an award winning business Coach, consultant, speaker, writer and blogger who offers real world Coaching and consulting help on every facet of the food service business.

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My name is Jeffrey Summers and I am a 27 year veteran of creating, operating, Coaching and consulting with successful food service concepts that include national and international chains, franchises and independent operators. I am an award winning business Coach, consultant, speaker, writer and blogger who offers real world Coaching and consulting help on every facet of the food service business.

I am also the president and founder of Restaurant Coaching Solutions, a full-service, national and international, Hospitality Coaching and consulting firm based in Dallas, Texas. Besides helping clients achieve success by working with them one-on-one, I frequently speak at and attend numerous industry events as well as at local, state and national small business groups in order to share my passion for the business of food and hospitality.

(Use the above for a short form biography should you need one.)

SPEAKING

If you need a professional speaker or facilitator for your event or business group, check out my speaking and facilitation page here. I constantly travel the country speaking on topics such as marketing, operations, staffing and any general or specific business issues related to the food service industry or I can create a unique presentation just for your group or business.

Some more of what I do.

Innovation-At-Big-Companies Dec-07My clients run the gamut of QSR's, cafeterias, fast food, convenience stores, casual full-service and fine dining restaurants, banquet and catering facilities and numerous other retail businesses.

My articles and opinion pieces have been featured in numerous industry websites, magazines, newsletters, blogs and forums including: RestaurantBiz.com, Smart Money Magazine, BuildYourOwnBusiness.biz, RestaurantEdge.com, FoodService.com, AllExperts.com, Ezinearticles.com, Restaurant Report.com, ManageYourBar.com, RestaurantMarketing101.com, IndependentRestaurantOwner.com, BeverageCost.com, RestaurantMarketingAnswers.com, YourRestaurantLease.com, PrimeCosts.com, Restaurant Startup and Growth Magazine, American Express' Briefing Newsletter, Nation's Restaurant News, state associations and chamber's of commerce %u2026and tons more!

I also maintain an active membership in the following groups and industry associations where I am frequently asked to contribute my expertise and real world advice:The National Restaurant Association, The Texas Restaurant Association, The California Restaurant Association, The Society of Hospitality Management, The Professional Business Coaches Alliance, The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education and local and state Chambers of Commerce.

(I also love meeting passionate and brilliant people throughout the business world, so feel free to connect with me on any of the social networks listed in the footer below.)

Reasons why businesses call me.

FREE CONSULTATION

If you're unsure about what you need to do or about where you can turn to for help, then just call me toll free and discuss your situation totally free and totally confidential. It's the last call you need to make in order to find help with either your situation or the ability to take advantage of an opportunity to grow your business.

FLEXIBILITY

Why hire additional staff for one single problem or task? Often, you need help on a temporary basis to address an immediate or intermittent need or solve a problem. Once the crisis is over, the staff becomes unnecessary overhead.

Hiring me allows you to address the issue(s) without committing to a long-term employment relationship.

I also utilize either a consulting methodology or a coaching methodology (or both) when addressing my client's needs. This makes the project or engagement more affordable and offers the ultimate flexibility for any operator of any size or concept to take full advantage of my experience and expertise in order to get help or to realize a particular opportunity.

EXPERTISE ON DEMAND

There is no substitute for experience! When you face a challenge, you want someone who has been there before and found a solution. Utilizing my 27 years of experience allows you to get the exact fit you need to solve a problem or take advantage of a given opportunity.

COST CONTROL

You don't always need to pay a premium to add costly experienced restaurant managers to your permanent staff. Making Restaurant Coaching Solutions available to your less seasoned players means that you can save money without putting your business at risk. You pay only for the expertise you need, when you need it. You also pay for the work alone-not the employment taxes, benefits, and other overhead costs associated with increasing headcount.

100% EFFECTIVE GUARANTEE

The products and services offered by me at Restaurant Coaching Solutions have a high degree of real world value. In addition, the cost can be spread out over time if necessary (for ongoing clients) and everything I or my team does, comes with our 100% Effective Guarantee!

FOLLOW UP and CONTINUED SUPPORT

I also don't just cut and run after the smoke (and the check) clears either. I continue to follow up with you up to several months afterward, to monitor your progress and advise you on continuing to work your plan or change it if factors warrant.

OBJECTIVITY

Sometimes you just need a fresh point of view, from someone without a stake in preserving the status quo. I can provide that objective view of the issues and help find solutions you may have overlooked.