Foodservice by Design

jMartinezJuan Martinez, Phd, PE, FCSIIn Foodservice by Design, Juan Martinez leverages his 30-plus years in the foodservice and retail segments to discuss how industrial engineering can be applied to the foodservice industry. Juan is principal and founder of PROFITALITY, an industrial engineering consulting company that helps multi-unit retail and foodservice brands optimize their investment to support brand growth. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, with a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech, and an MS and PhD in Engineering Management and Ergonomics from the University of Miami. He is a member of several professional organizations, including Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI), where he is a Professional Member, as well as the Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE).

Do you Have a Brand to Sell?

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Published: January 30, 2017
Written by Juan Martinez, PhD, PE, FCSI

Private equity’s interest in restaurants as of late got me thinking …

Global Design Creativity

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Published: December 14, 2016
Written by Juan Martinez, PhD, PE, FCSI

Restaurant insights from a trip to Mexico

Post NRA Thoughts: My Labor Costs are Killing Me! What Can I do About It?

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Published: June 10, 2016
Written by Juan Martinez, PhD, PE, FCSI

The National Restaurant Association’s annual trade show has come and gone to much fanfare. From what I saw and read, the participation was phenomenal. We were able to bring our full consulting team from all of our offices and even made time to break some bread together.  This year, I also participated in a panel discussion that explored unit economics  and was moderated by Steve Romaniello, managing director of Roark Capital.

Can Foodservice in Retail Environments Succeed?

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Published: March 21, 2016
Written by Juan Martinez, PhD, PE, FCSI

More retailers continue to turn to foodservice as a way to enhance their customers’ experiences. This approach, however attractive it may be, is also rife with challenges. Consultant Juan Martinez explains.

Facility Design Perspective on Equipment & Technology

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Published: February 17, 2016
Written by Juan Martinez, PhD, PE, FCSI

Lots of pieces of foodservice equipment offer lots of promise to help operators become more effective and efficient. The key to properly deploying foodservice equipment and technology, though, is striking a balance between an operation’s needs and the features available. Consultant Juan Martinez explains.

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