Whether starting a concept from scratch, retooling an existing concept, or completely re-engineering and re-branding a concept, Michael is an asset you will love having on your side.

He led The Cheesecake Factory from two units, through an IPO, and into a national powerhouse esteemed throughout the restaurant industry. As Chief Operating Officer at eatZi's Market & Bakery, he worked with founder Phil Romano and president Lane Cardwell to grow the operation from $6M to $60M.

Home meal replacement was brand new territory and Michael's innovations and expertise brought average unit sales volumes beyond $14 million per year. More recently, as Chief Operating Officer of Copeland's Restaurant, Michael re-engineered the company and created new concepts, one of which is the award-winning Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro. The Bistro delivers average unit volumes of $5 million per year. Michael designed every aspect of the concept and directed the creation of the systems and procedures that formed the foundation of this new and exciting restaurant.

Michael brings his innovative approach, decades of experience in the industry and his hands-on attitude to every project: boutique or big box.