Seth Salzman
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Paul McKeon
It’s my pleasure to write this recommendation for Seth Salzman and Sinclair Consulting. My partners and I decided to launch a food truck business and Seth was recommended to us. Seth’s knowledge of the restaurant business in all aspects was readily apparent during our first meeting. At that meeting, he listened attentively to our plans and immediately shared insights, advice and recommendations. When we were ready to begin building out our commissary space, we engaged Seth’s company to help us with the design and implementation of our kitchen. Seth assisted us in design, equipment specifications and in finding and choosing an equipment dealer, smallwares dealer and general contractor. Through his connections, we were able to save a significant amount of money in the process. When we were ready to launch our trucks, we brought Seth in to be a part of our food committee, assisting in food tastings and recommendations on our menu products, etc. As we move forward growing our business, Sinclair consulting will continue to be a partner. Seth has great attention to detail, knowledge and tenacity in making sure that all promises are delivered upon and expectations are either met or exceeded. I would highly recommend using Seth as a consultant and trusted advisor in any foodservice venture.
Eric McBride
It has been my great pleasure to serve on the ACSS board with Seth Salzman. Beyond just being a board member, Seth is also deeply committed Social Enterprise Committee member. Within a month of his joining the committee, Seth led a complete reversal in fortunes of ACSS’s small brunch restaurant, Café 458. It had been losing money for some time, but his analysis and quick work turned the venture profitable. He then used his numerous restaurant contacts and affiliations to procure desperately needed equipment. Beyond just his impact with the Café, Seth has guided the Social Enterprise Committee in exploring other industry ventures. His insights and contacts have been invaluable as other franchise opportunities for ACSS have presented themselves, in areas as unrelated as commercial cleaning. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable in the restaurants and franchise systems, Seth is one of the most amiable and helpful persons I know.
Paul McKeon
It’s my pleasure to write this recommendation for Seth Salzman and Sinclair Consulting. My partners and I decided to launch a food truck business and Seth was recommended to us. Seth’s knowledge of the restaurant business in all aspects was readily apparent during our first meeting. At that meeting, he listened attentively to our plans and immediately shared insights, advice and recommendations. When we were ready to begin building out our commissary space, we engaged Seth’s company to help us with the design and implementation of our kitchen. Seth assisted us in design, equipment specifications and in finding and choosing an equipment dealer, smallwares dealer and general contractor. Through his connections, we were able to save a significant amount of money in the process. When we were ready to launch our trucks, we brought Seth in to be a part of our food committee, assisting in food tastings and recommendations on our menu products, etc. As we move forward growing our business, Sinclair consulting will continue to be a partner. Seth has great attention to detail, knowledge and tenacity in making sure that all promises are delivered upon and expectations are either met or exceeded. I would highly recommend using Seth as a consultant and trusted advisor in any foodservice venture.
Eric McBride
It has been my great pleasure to serve on the ACSS board with Seth Salzman. Beyond just being a board member, Seth is also deeply committed Social Enterprise Committee member. Within a month of his joining the committee, Seth led a complete reversal in fortunes of ACSS’s small brunch restaurant, Café 458. It had been losing money for some time, but his analysis and quick work turned the venture profitable. He then used his numerous restaurant contacts and affiliations to procure desperately needed equipment. Beyond just his impact with the Café, Seth has guided the Social Enterprise Committee in exploring other industry ventures. His insights and contacts have been invaluable as other franchise opportunities for ACSS have presented themselves, in areas as unrelated as commercial cleaning. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable in the restaurants and franchise systems, Seth is one of the most amiable and helpful persons I know.
Paul McKeon
It’s my pleasure to write this recommendation for Seth Salzman and Sinclair Consulting. My partners and I decided to launch a food truck business and Seth was recommended to us. Seth’s knowledge of the restaurant business in all aspects was readily apparent during our first meeting. At that meeting, he listened attentively to our plans and immediately shared insights, advice and recommendations. When we were ready to begin building out our commissary space, we engaged Seth’s company to help us with the design and implementation of our kitchen. Seth assisted us in design, equipment specifications and in finding and choosing an equipment dealer, smallwares dealer and general contractor. Through his connections, we were able to save a significant amount of money in the process. When we were ready to launch our trucks, we brought Seth in to be a part of our food committee, assisting in food tastings and recommendations on our menu products, etc. As we move forward growing our business, Sinclair consulting will continue to be a partner. Seth has great attention to detail, knowledge and tenacity in making sure that all promises are delivered upon and expectations are either met or exceeded. I would highly recommend using Seth as a consultant and trusted advisor in any foodservice venture.
Eric McBride
It has been my great pleasure to serve on the ACSS board with Seth Salzman. Beyond just being a board member, Seth is also deeply committed Social Enterprise Committee member. Within a month of his joining the committee, Seth led a complete reversal in fortunes of ACSS’s small brunch restaurant, Café 458. It had been losing money for some time, but his analysis and quick work turned the venture profitable. He then used his numerous restaurant contacts and affiliations to procure desperately needed equipment. Beyond just his impact with the Café, Seth has guided the Social Enterprise Committee in exploring other industry ventures. His insights and contacts have been invaluable as other franchise opportunities for ACSS have presented themselves, in areas as unrelated as commercial cleaning. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable in the restaurants and franchise systems, Seth is one of the most amiable and helpful persons I know.
Paul McKeon
It’s my pleasure to write this recommendation for Seth Salzman and Sinclair Consulting. My partners and I decided to launch a food truck business and Seth was recommended to us. Seth’s knowledge of the restaurant business in all aspects was readily apparent during our first meeting. At that meeting, he listened attentively to our plans and immediately shared insights, advice and recommendations. When we were ready to begin building out our commissary space, we engaged Seth’s company to help us with the design and implementation of our kitchen. Seth assisted us in design, equipment specifications and in finding and choosing an equipment dealer, smallwares dealer and general contractor. Through his connections, we were able to save a significant amount of money in the process. When we were ready to launch our trucks, we brought Seth in to be a part of our food committee, assisting in food tastings and recommendations on our menu products, etc. As we move forward growing our business, Sinclair consulting will continue to be a partner. Seth has great attention to detail, knowledge and tenacity in making sure that all promises are delivered upon and expectations are either met or exceeded. I would highly recommend using Seth as a consultant and trusted advisor in any foodservice venture.
Eric McBride
It has been my great pleasure to serve on the ACSS board with Seth Salzman. Beyond just being a board member, Seth is also deeply committed Social Enterprise Committee member. Within a month of his joining the committee, Seth led a complete reversal in fortunes of ACSS’s small brunch restaurant, Café 458. It had been losing money for some time, but his analysis and quick work turned the venture profitable. He then used his numerous restaurant contacts and affiliations to procure desperately needed equipment. Beyond just his impact with the Café, Seth has guided the Social Enterprise Committee in exploring other industry ventures. His insights and contacts have been invaluable as other franchise opportunities for ACSS have presented themselves, in areas as unrelated as commercial cleaning. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable in the restaurants and franchise systems, Seth is one of the most amiable and helpful persons I know.
Experience
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Smart Mouth Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Corlex Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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President Management Services Division
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Nov 2018 - Oct 2021
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Home-Grown Industries of Ga, Inc. dba Mellow Mushroom
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Director
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
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Sinclair Consulting
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Atlanta, GA
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President
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2018
Full service consultants for the restaurant, foodservice and franchise industry. Full service consultants for the restaurant, foodservice and franchise industry.
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Carolina SNS, LLC - DBA Steak 'n Shake
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Greater Atlanta Area
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CEO
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Apr 2012 - Feb 2018
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Gandolfos NY Deli
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO
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Nov 2009 - Aug 2010
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Senior Vice President Corporate Operations
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Feb 2008 - May 2009
! Handled purchasing, equipment, restaurant design and operational systems and tools. ! Responsible for operations and financial results for five corporately owned restaurants. ! Oversaw the selection, training and development of management team for all corporate locations, including new general managers for all five locations. ! Assisted with the creation of a franchise advisory council for the concept with the objective of creating a partnership in maintenance of company standards, product quality and marketing, as well as a venue for sharing best practices.
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Senior Vice President of Developing Brands/Co-Founder
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Dec 2005 - Feb 2008
! Responsible for all aspects of three developing brands: Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, The Flying Biscuit Café and Monkey Joe's Parties and Play. ! Took over leadership of Boneheads one year after it's creation and re-worked operational systems, re- directed branding, overhauled franchise support and re-tooled training programs. ! Given leadership role at The Flying Biscuit Café with direct responsibility to vastly improve current franchisee/franchisor relationship which was in poor shape. Trained, developed and managed restaurant opening team that successfully opened four new locations. ! Took over leadership role at Monkey Joe's one year after partnering with original founder to franchise and grow the brand. Focused on re-working franchise support system and repairing strained franchise relations. ! Interviewed all financially qualified franchisees to assess their operational qualifications and made final decision on whether to approve for a franchise.
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Moe's Southwest Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Co-Founder and VP of Operations
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Dec 2000 - Dec 2005
• Took Moe’s from single location to third largest burrito chain in the country, over 300 locations. • Responsible for franchise support, operations, purchasing and all facets of company operations and brand development. • Worked hand in hand with franchise advisory council and key franchisees throughout the company to ensure operational excellence, brand growth and implementation of marketing and brand growth • During my tenure Moe's was named "Hot Concept" by Nations Restaurant News Magazine. • Built and managed team of over twenty five people handling new restaurant openings, training, operation and franchise support.
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Bertucci's
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United States
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Restaurants
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400 - 500 Employee
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General Manager/Regional Trainer
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Sep 1996 - Mar 2000
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Senior Manager
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Oct 1994 - Aug 1996
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Education
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1990 - 1994
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management -
1990 - 1994
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
BS, Hotel & Restaurant Management -
1990 - 1994
State University of New York at
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
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