Welcome to The Culinary Management Company

The Culinary Management Company | Professional Culinary Business Consulting | South Florida
South Florida & Worldwide

Where Culinary
Ambition Meets
Strategic Precision

Professional consulting, coaching, and food safety certification for culinary businesses — from independent operators to international enterprises.

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How We Work
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    Assessment FirstEvery engagement begins with understanding your specific situation. Nothing is recommended until we know your business.
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    Full-Service or TargetedChoose a comprehensive engagement or select specific services. Both paths are built around your goals.
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    Honest by DesignWe openly communicate what we can and cannot deliver. If we are not the right fit, we will say so.
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    We Move at PaceWe respond in real time and expect the same. Productive partnerships require responsiveness on both sides.
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    South Florida Based. Worldwide Reach.We serve clients internationally and have assisted multi-unit operators entering the North American market.
20+Years of Experience
13Years in Business
Intl.Client Portfolio
Le CBCordon Bleu Faculty
NSFServSafe Certified
Our Discipline

What Is Culinary
Management?

Culinary management encompasses the art and science of overseeing the operations of a culinary establishment — from menu planning and kitchen organization to customer service and financial management.

At The Culinary Management Company, we take this further by integrating innovative strategies and deep industry expertise to help your business not just operate, but thrive. Whether you are a do-it-yourself entrepreneur seeking targeted guidance or an executive looking to trust a team of professionals, we offer the right level of engagement for where you are and where you want to go.

Our customized strategic planning, cost management, marketing, and operational excellence strategies are designed to boost your profitability and elevate your brand recognition in a competitive landscape.

Why Choose Us

What Sets This Firm Apart

Industry Expertise

With an extensive background in hospitality management consulting and culinary training programs, we guide you using direct industry knowledge and professional insight — not generic business advice.

Industry Partners

We leverage a network of industry partners for additional specialized knowledge when needed, ensuring our clients have access to expertise beyond a single firm's scope.

Transparency & Honesty

Our team is transparent, objective, and honest in our professional opinions and judgments. We openly communicate our ability to meet your needs — and will tell you directly if we cannot.

Pace & Responsiveness

We value both your time and ours. We work at a fast pace and respond to your concerns in real time, expecting the same level of responsiveness from you for a productive partnership.

Proven Results

Our techniques have driven revenue growth and enhanced customer satisfaction across our client portfolio — from solo entrepreneurs to international franchise operations.

Full-Service or Targeted

You can choose between a full-service experience or targeted business guidance and mentorship. Every engagement is structured around your specific goals, stage, and budget.

What We Do

A Complete Suite of
Professional Services

Every service is designed around a single premise: culinary businesses fail for predictable reasons. We exist to eliminate those reasons.

Consulting & Coaching

Strategic guidance tailored to your business stage — from concept development and launch through growth, restructuring, and expansion. Full-service or targeted engagements available.

Strategic & Operational →

Food Safety Certification

ServSafe instructor-led classes, proctored exams, and on-site corporate training. Authorized for ServSafe Manager, Food Handler, Alcohol Service, and SafeStaff programs.

Classes & Proctored Exams →

Hiring & Training

Build and retain a high-performing team. Specialized hiring practices, staff training programs, and operational systems that reduce turnover and increase consistency.

Staffing Solutions →

Culinary Entrepreneurship Program

Our flagship program for individuals ready to build a distinctive culinary brand. Combines teaching experience with real-world industry strategy across a structured curriculum.

Signature Program →

Professional Services

Menu planning, retail distribution, product development, branding, marketing, vegan and allergen-free strategy, and new concept development — delivered à la carte or as a package.

Full-Service Solutions →

Industry Speaking

Expert keynotes, panels, and workshops for culinary trade events, industry associations, educational institutions, and corporate food service organizations.

Book a Speaker →

Referral Partner Program

Join our professional referral network. Identify an opportunity, make an introduction — we handle the rest. Structured for consultants, advisors, attorneys, accountants, and industry professionals.

Become a Partner →
Client Portfolio

Built for Every Stage
of the Culinary Business

Our portfolio includes sole proprietor operations, mid-sized enterprises, large franchises, and global corporations. We have assisted international and multi-unit operators transition into the North American market and facilitated profitable product launches for clients who needed a clear path forward.

Restaurants & Bars Hotels & Resorts Food Trucks & Kiosks Catering Companies Bakeries & Cafés Coffee Houses Sandwich & Fast Casual Franchise Operations Bottling & Packaging Health Food & Retail E-Commerce Food Brands Fusion & New Concepts International Market Entry Corporate Dining Culinary Entrepreneurs
Our Story

How The Culinary
Management Company
Was Built

It began with certified training — ServSafe courses in food safety and sanitation, responsible alcohol service, and allergen awareness that were sought after and nationally recognized in the food industry. That work put us inside culinary businesses at every level, and what we saw was consistent.

After several years of training and in-depth market research, a recognizable and predictable pattern emerged — revealing exactly how and why culinary companies failed.

Equipped with that knowledge, the tools, and the resources to help these businesses succeed, the decision was made to build a solution that addressed the root causes of those failures — not just the symptoms.

A team of industry professionals with matched credentials, experience, and expertise was assembled. Training and consulting services were added — accessible online, in-person at your location, or in an appropriate setting of your choice. After a business assessment and formal consultation, à la carte solutions are provided that include menu planning, marketing, retail distribution, restructuring, branding, product development, vegan selections, and gluten-free alternatives.

The result is The Culinary Management Company — and a proven track record across franchises, bars, restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, food trucks, bottling companies, packaging companies, e-commerce businesses, health food stores, caterers, and new concept development.

Raideesha Francis — Founder, The Culinary Management Company
Raideesha Francis Founder & Principal Consultant
Leadership

Two Decades of
Industry Authority

The Culinary Management Company was founded on a combination of credentials that few consulting firms can match — direct experience at every level of the food industry, from the classroom to the distribution chain to the boardroom.

Founder Raideesha Francis brings academic rigor, corporate experience, product development expertise, and hands-on entrepreneurial insight to every client engagement.

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    Former Professor — Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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    Marketing Associate — Sysco Food Services, world's largest food distributor
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    Contributor — Entrepreneur Media, culinary entrepreneurship
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    Certified Professional Communicator — featured industry speaker at state-level events
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    Product Development — hands-on work with food scientists and lab technicians for retail commercialization
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    Licensed Real Estate Broker — owner of The Distinctive Lifestyle Real Estate Company
Our Foundation

What Drives This Work

Vision

The Leading Catalyst for
Culinary Business Success

To be the firm renowned for innovative solutions and unwavering support — the first call a culinary business makes when it is ready to grow.

Mission

Empower. Equip.
Sustain.

To empower culinary businesses with tailored strategies and resources, fostering unforgettable customer experiences that inspire genuine loyalty and drive sustainable growth.

Purpose

Navigate Toward
Prosperity

To provide culinary entrepreneurs with the strategic guidance and resources they need to navigate a challenging industry landscape with clarity and confidence.

Principles

Transparent.
Objective. Honest.

We are driven by a passion for understanding each client's unique vision. We are transparent about our capabilities, honest in our assessments, and committed to your success — not just your satisfaction.

Our Approach

Goal & Process

Goal

Efficient. Effective.
Results-Driven.

Our goal is to work with you to achieve your culinary business goals in the most efficient and time-effective manner — by implementing proper procedures, policies, training, and systems. This approach eliminates excessive spending, revenue loss, foodborne illness outbreaks, cross-contamination, and regulatory fines or sanctions. We partner with companies like yours to increase revenue, streamline products and services, and build a sustainable business.

Process

From Concept Through
Opening Day and Beyond

Our proprietary process delivers custom solutions tailored to your unique needs. We support you from the conception of your ideas through the build-out phase and beyond opening day — ensuring your continued success at every stage of the journey. Implementation can be managed by our team when project management is required.

Client Results

What Our Clients Say

"Raideesha is an intellectual powerhouse. She possesses an innate ability to transform an ordinary business into a dynamic empire that bears profitable returns. Once you connect with this Mastermind, be prepared to significantly improve your company."

Krista DeveauxPosh — A Social Bakehouse

"Working with Raideesha has been the ultimate pleasure. She has a wealth of knowledge that has not only helped me to increase my sales, but organize my business so that I'm able to maximize my time and services."

Fathiyyah DosterJuice Defined

"Raideesha Francis is a visionary with an ability to see exactly what your business is missing and guide you to the solution. Her vast experience has equipped her to work with businesses large and small to bring them to a place of profitability and purpose."

Alicia CouriRed Carpet CEO

"Her systems and processes have helped me to better structure not only how I do business but also enhance my lifestyle. I appreciate your knowledge and guidance!"

Marsha McDonaldSeacrest Designs

"Through her coaching I have already a 1-year calendar packed with events with action plans to achieve it. I will recommend her services to all if they are seriously committed to achieving a successful growing path."

Veronica Gordon-BrownKlassik Designs

"Honesty is the key thing I love about The Culinary Management Company. Ms. Francis is a perfectionist that provides you with excellent service with years of professional experience."

Glenalee Gibson-TurnquestClassique Events
Step One of the Consultation Process

Begin with the
Client Business Assessment

Before a consultation can be scheduled, all prospective clients are required to complete the Client Business Assessment. It provides the context needed to make your paid consultation focused, prepared, and productive from the first minute.

Once submitted, you will proceed to The Initial Business Consultation — $500 — the formal entry point into our consulting services. The fee applies toward services if an engagement is established.

The consultation process
  • 01Complete and submit the Client Business Assessment
  • 02Pay the $500 consultation fee
  • 03Submit your preferred scheduling window
  • 04Receive direct confirmation from us
  • 05Consultation takes place — written report to follow
Complete the Business Assessment

The assessment is required before payment is accepted. The $500 fee applies toward consulting services if an engagement is established.

Begin Your Journey

A World of Endless
Culinary Possibilities

Whether you are looking to address current challenges or build something entirely new — our team is here to support and guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to explore how we can help you achieve your goals and elevate your culinary business to new heights.

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(954) 637-3303 · corporate@culinarymanagement.co · P.O. Box 550393, Davie, FL 33355