An Introduction To Food Service Consulting

1. Discovering FCSI An Introduction To Food Service Consulting

2. FCSI We Share We Support We Inspire™

3. What Is FCSI? • We are: • An independent foodservice consulting organization • Approximately 1200 members strong and growing • Representing 42 countries and growing • Active in the industry for over 50 years • Providing networking and continuing education opportunities

4. What is FCSI? We Do: • Operate under a code of ethics and • professional conduct • Require strict membership qualifications • Require continuing professional growth • Represent the leaders in the industry • Provide worldwide networking

5. What Is a Food Service Consultant? Someone who provides specific expertise unique to food service and hospitality projects to insure a smooth transition from the design phase to implementation.

6. What We Design Design Experience & Expertise Hotels Educational Cultural Arts Resorts & Clubs Theme Parks Business & Industry Government/Military Marine Healthcare Restaurants Sports Arenas Correctional Facilities Stores / Supermarkets Private Gourmet Kitchens Commissary Culinary Arts Kitchens Casinos

7. Professional Member of FCSI We lead the way in food service, through innovative design. We are committed professionals. We have the pulse, we anticipate and lead the industry. We facilitate understanding the clients’ needs. We meet and exceed the needs of our clients’ expectations. We lead the way in knowledge and application. We are independent without ties to manufacturers or management companies. Professional fees are our sole source of income. Services and recommendations are provided based on the best interests of the client and not the equipment provider.

8. MAS and Design Consultants Management Advisory Services and Design Consultants Provide Complete Services Design MAS Start-up and Hand-Off Assist In The Bid Process Feasibility Studies Branding and Marketing Services Operations Expertise Sanitation, Health and Safety Advice Business Plans and Operational Audits Staff Training and Recruitment Leadership and Development Training Organizational Development Accounting, Controls and Financing Franchising Writing RFPs for Management Services Design Programming Schematic Design Design Development Equipment Cut Books Preliminary Budgets Utility Schedules Health Dept. Reviews Utility Rough-ins Fabrication Details Elevations Written Specifications Pre-Bid Conferences Pre-Construction Meetings Submittal Review Field Inspections

9. FCSI Student Competition -This Competition is open to any individual student or team of two currently attending college. -The entries will be judged by an esteemed panel of industry veterans for originality, creativity and over all project presentation. -The winner(s) will be flown to the Nashville conference to present their project and receive their award. • Develop an innovative project in relation to the hospitality industry, hotel business or catering industry for a CHANCE TO WIN $5000!

10. FCSI Student Competition • Time FrameJanuary 8 - Project Submission DeadlineFebruary 5 - Notification of Three FinalistsApril 14 - Presentation at Nashville Conference • Submissions must be in business plan format and include: Executive Summary, Project Outline, Terms of Reference, Business Plan, Marketing Plan and Strategic Action Plan. 

11. For More Information Feel free to contact any of the members of the Committee for Emerging Consultants for more information.