We are restaurant consulting experts.

It's rare to find a team of experts that can help you develop a concept, open a restaurant, reposition a brand or streamline an existing operation. What makes Restaurant Group so special? Is it that each of us has over 20 years of experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry? Is it the passion each of us has for finding innovative solutions for customers?

It's all that and much more. The bottom line is that we've been in your shoes, whether you're an owner, manager, chef or donut maker. We've all worked in different facets of the restaurant industry, and additionally we have our own special areas of expertise. So whether you need help from the ground up, or just need a new menu, server training programs, marketing and advertising strategies, or assistance with your bookkeeping and accounting, you've come to the right place.

Let us help you make your venture a success. Although we have done projects in California, and as far away as Idaho, our focus is here in the Northwest, namely Oregon and Washington. If you're still not sure whether you're ready to hire a consultant, learn more about the benefits here or contact us today for a free consultation.

Susie Bauer has been marketing restaurants since 1987. After 17 years as Director of Marketing for a major restaurant chain, Susie started her own consulting business and has an impressive client list which includes 13 Coins Restaurants, Rikki Rikki, Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub, Eastlake Bar & Grill, Southlake Grill, Greenlake Bar & Grill, Trader Vic's, Tap House Grill, Dragonfish Asian Café and 5 Focus' Café Mae. Susie believes your marketing strategy should be driven from the inside out, not the outside in. She also believes in being consistent with your marketing efforts. Keep on track, stay current with menu offerings & trends and know what the market is looking for. The internet and hands on local store marketing, are her ideal ways to keep her restaurants sales increasing year after year. Susie can be reached at Susie@slbmarketing.net | www.slbmarketing.net

Deba Wegner has had a multi-faceted career in food and beverage, in the global restaurant, hotel and wine industries, bringing her to Washington in 1995. When it comes to developing, defining, building, and sustaining a hospitality "brand", she is tops. She is assisting our clients in developing internal and external communications to build customer loyalty and frequency, using various channels: focusing heavily on local store marketing and on-line resources. She continually works to create "top of mind" awareness, with inventive outreach, and relationship building. 425-241-9023 deba@yourrecipeforsuccess.com

We often work with or refer other companies and organizations that provide services in restaurant development. Here are some of our valued partners:

• Bargreen–Ellingson, Inc. - Foodservice Supply and Design
• Mesher Shing & Associates - Architecture and Interior Design
• Sysco Food Services of Seattle, Inc. - Quality Assured Foodservice Products
• Duren & Associates, LLC - Specializing in Restaurant/Retail Construction
• Dynamik Space - Location Creation and Brand Development studio
• Aloha POS
• Heartland - credit card processing
• Dave Skone of Greenwood, Ohlund - Accountants
• Howard Stambor of Opus Law
• Charlie Carter of Summit Law