Our
Clients
Restaurant consultant, Lloyd Gordon, has helped
hundreds of successful restaurants and hotels achieve success through the services of GEC
Consultants. These are just 12 of many food service consulting engagements:
 
The Whammy Bar (With Great Food)
Developed a 120 seat contemporary casual musical lounge
appealing to the over 23 but under 50 crowd who enjoy light
foods and their beverages while enjoying lively music at reasonable
prices. This bar facility was planned to compliment a professional
Music Venue catering
to affluent young business and professional women. It has become
the "in" place to enjoy an afternoon and evening either before
or after attending the adjoining reknowned "Music Mill" auditorium.
The Brown Bag Café
Designed to fill a market for early morning coffee and snacks
as well as light lunch fare for business people on the go.
The concept was designed for a class "b" or "c" mall
location of no more than 900 square feet, operated by a staff
of three. Services offered are
quick carry-out, casual inside seating and lunch delivery as
well as catering by appointment.
Illinois Railway Museum
Designed the fast food system for the major railroad theme park
in Illinois. Specified all equipment
and suggested preliminary opening menu. Submitted detailed layout
to Architect and made
revisions as requested.
Pot Belly Sandwich
Was contracted to evaluate value of the original Chicago location.
Carefully reviewed all
phases of the operation and determined an appraised value far in
excess of the founder’s
expectations. This appraisal became the basis for financial planning
which permitted a
successful major expansion which is still continuing.
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Developed a new modern image for the franchisee/operator who desired an upscale Mexican style decor to announce his Mexican
food items directed for young active American diners.
Phil
Smidt's
Acted as menu advisor to provide topical menu offerings and
to create marketing strategies for a leading historic fish
house restaurant.
McNamara's
Worked closely with an inexperienced Irish couple to create
a friendly pub and dining atmosphere. Achieved goal of high
value menu items attractively priced, aimed at middle class
America.
Lighthouse
Cove
Overcame formidable government obstacles to create a workable
food and entertainment facility adjacent to a major marina
complex. Proposed and implemented facility design and menu
mix.
Elliott's
Off Broadway
Reviewed marketing and suggested down-to-earth strategies
for upgrading sales in this chain of office building fast service
delis.
Gusto
Italiano
Authentic Italian restaurant wished to expand the scope of
its marketing. We assisted in developing a new marketing strategy
to attract lunch and banquet business. Proposed an old world
pizza offering which was widely accepted.
Louie
Le Deaux
Worked with promoters of a novel southern concept to create
the financial package for this prototype family restaurant.
Bangtails
Created the Australian theme for this unique family style
restaurant/bar. Prepared the financial documents for this prototype
investment opportunity.
Lac
Vieux Desert Resort Casino
Reviewed established dining room and recommended upgrade program
to increase efficiency as well as customer enjoyment of Native
American ambience.
Developed a fast food type chain around a unique sandwich idea.
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