INDEPENDENT FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSULTANTS
At Cabaret Design Group, we offer one of the strongest F&B advisory teams anywhere. Through a consortium of independent food and beverage consultants with extensive experience across various projects and clients nationwide. We’re now available to outsource our services globally! Known as “The Magnificent 7,” we provide specialized, tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Our expertise extends to every aspect of F&B operations, from conceptualization to execution and hiring, ensuring seamless integration of design and functionality.
NEW STARTUP OR EXISTING VENTURE?
Whether you’re launching a new venture or seeking to enhance an existing establishment, our food and beverage consultants are committed to delivering results that exceed expectations. Our food and beverage strategic planning service involves crafting comprehensive strategies to guide your business towards success. We provide the following:
- Food and beverage strategic planning.
- Strategic advisory operational opportunity assessments.
- Restaurant turnaround.
- Food service concept development.
- Integrated bar design solutions.
Rick Uzubell, President
Cabaret Design Group, Inc.
Rick Uzubell, a bar design expert with a focus on hotels, restaurants, and sports bars, has honed his mastery in the elusive “Gray Zone” known as commercial bar design.
Offering “Integrated Bar Design,” a unique architectural engineering approach, Rick solves complex challenges beyond the expertise of typical design professionals. He’s also a champion of ADA design in…
… commercial bars.
Rick’s proudest achievements include his mastery of curved bar design using the modular bar die concept, draft beer systems, and steel as a core design element.
With nearly 100 published articles and 80 YouTube videos about bar design, he shares his wealth of knowledge. Today, Rick’s influence extends across the U.S., Canada, and various offshore applications.
Colin Anthony Addley MCIOB, PRESIDENT/MANAGING MEMBER
Addmore Services
COLIN ANTHONY ADDLEY, a Chartered Builder, Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor by profession, founded ADDMORE Services LLC.
With over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Colin had the opportunity to handle international multi-million US dollar construction and development projects in the United Kingdom, Germany … South Africa, USA, Dubai, Philippines …
… Hongkong, Macau and Australia.
The global experience and contacts have Colin in a prime position to team partner with highly skilled professionals whom he has personally worked with on international projects.
His goal is to help clients grow their business by providing world-class but cost-efficient services in business process outsourcing through a collaborative effort among ADDMORE’s employees and partners.
Lu Schildmeyer, Principal/Owner
LU S DESIGN ASSOCIATES
Schildmeyer is a specialist in all things relating to food and beverage. With over 38 years’ experience, exclusively in the Restaurant, Bar, and Foodservice Facilities consulting, design, foodservice millwork design, foodservice custom stainless steel design, project management.
Lu also prepares permit documentation and submittals to City and County for TI permits, …
… county health departments, and state liquor boards Across the United States & Canada.
Lu has designed over 700 restaurants, 600 bars, and over 1,500 foodservice related businesses. Lu is a member of FCSI The Americas (Foodservice Consultants Society International).
Kevin Moll, President
Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc.
Kevin is an accomplished hospitality executive with 39 years of industry seasoning. He oversees the day-to-day operations of Restaurant Consulting Services Inc. and is the first point of contact for new clients, many of whom need of restaurant business plans or other startup or operations improvement services.
He is a confidant for restaurant owners and hospitality operators worldwide and …
… an acknowledged expert in all aspects of the foodservice business. His other firm, Restaurant Recruiting Pros, Inc. specializes in nationwide restaurant recruiting services.
Widely regarded as an industry authority on all types of restaurant and foodservice related matters, he is frequently called upon by leading media for his insights – including being featured on ABC News, “Nightline.”
An author of two books and contributing writer for many trade publications, he has been a multi-unit restaurant owner/operator, directed the foodservice on the 1984 World’s Fair Site – orchestrating meal functions for up to 5,000 people, and founder of the global brand, “Mystery Shoppers.”
He currently sits on three boards and is an avid traveler, dual-sport motorcyclist and saltwater fisherman.
Kevin and his family reside in Denver, Colorado. He can be reached directly at 720-363-0164.
Craig Pendleton, President/Owner
NATIONAL FOODSERVICE CONSULTING, INC.
Showcasing a remarkable 50+ years in the food and beverage industry, Craig is a distinguished consultant specializing in design, operations, and project management.
Over the last 36 years, he’s the driving force behind the successful launch of 100+ establishments, from casinos to restaurants …
… showcasing a collaborative approach to ensure targeted profitability.
Armed with a Social Sciences degree, Craig’s journey spans major chain restaurants, corporate leadership roles, to founding his consulting firm.
Today, he’s a trusted advisor, particularly for Tribal Casino Operators, demonstrating a profound understanding of self-determination principles.
Dylan Halaszynski, PRESIDENT, FCSI
BAYARD FOOD SERVICE DESIGN
Dylan Halaszynski founded Bayard Food Service Design in 2022. Formerly with Shawmut Design and Construction, Dylan’s expertise began with restaurant fit-outs in the New York tri-state area.
After years in construction management, Dylan transitioned to food service design consulting for boutique firms in NYC …
… With in-house experience at Urbanspace in 2019, Dylan launched Bayard FSD, driven by a deep understanding of nationwide Department of Health codes.
Dylan excels in designing within code constraints, pushing boundaries where needed, such as in the absence of specific codes for food halls and communal prep spaces.
Garrett Lennon, PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL
JLR DESIGN GROUP
Having over 20 years’ experience in the food service and hospitality industries, Garrett has a diverse background that includes: operations, management, sales, design, and consulting.
Garrett has been with JLR since 2013 and is the president and principal of the firm. He provides food service design and consulting services for …
… the restaurant, hospitality, business and industry, casino/ gaming, institutional, K-12, cultural/ civic, university/ higher-ed, and healthcare market segments in his career.
Garrett uses his unique background & experience to help execute efficient designs for a long-lasting and adaptable food service operation.
James Farley, Owner
MC SQUARED, INC.
James Farley, PE, SE is a licensed structural engineer and majority owner of MC Squared, Inc. in Olympia, Washington.
With a wealth of experience spanning building materials and various types of structures, ranging from one to ten stories, James brings a comprehensive understanding of structural engineering …
… to his projects.
Recently, he obtained an Arkansas license, further expanding his professional credentials and allowing him to serve clients with excellence across multiple jurisdictions.
His dedication to quality and innovation continues to drive the success of MC Squared, Inc.
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