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Expertise
I am well versed on all aspects of the restaurant industry. I have been President of a national chain of full-service restaurants, have operated in fast food, casual and fine-dining segments as well. I have opened(and successfully sold)my own restaurant and have opened over 25 restaurants in one capacity or another. I currently operate a consulting business, Meridian Hospitality Associates and can be reached at tonyfig@msn.com or by going to my website at www.meridianhospitality.com
Experience in the area
Over 30 years, see description above.
Education/Credentials
BA - Kansas State University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| david | 03/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent quick response. Thank you! |
| Mark | 02/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, you've been very ..... |
| Yem yem | 01/17/11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Thanks, Tony, for your frank answer to ..... |
| Arthur H | 08/27/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Cheers, thanks for the good advice! |
| Jaime | 08/20/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks it helped a lot |
Recent Answers from Tony Figurelli
2011-02-28 I need feet through the door:
Hello Layton, It sounds like you're doing all the right things that will make you successful. The most obvious thing I would try is to approach your business with social networking, Facebook, Twitter
2011-02-13 restaurant:
Hello Catherine The best way to learn about the restaurant business is to work in it. I am sure there are books that will teach you how to calculate your costs, how to write a budget, how to do this
2011-02-07 US food distribution:
Hello Mark, I'm sorry this took me so long to answer. You may use my name and information in your report. 1.Given the current US market situation, is it possible for a foreign-based, premium food
2011-01-04 TIPS:
Hello Gus, I know restaurants that take the CC fees from servers in their tip out calculation at the end of the night, but I do believe in some states it is illegal to do so, not to mention if in fact
2010-12-25 Starting a fast food restuarant:
Hello, You are moving into an area that I have seen many investors go...the restaurant zone. I can't tell you how many people I have told this to; Just because you (or your wife) is a fantastic
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