Grow Your Restaurant & Improve Profit Margins, Risk Free

We help Restaurants reduce costs, boost sales, and build strong systems & teams.

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Margins are tight. Staff is turning over. Food costs are up. You’re stuck working IN the business instead of ON it.

It’s time for a fresh squeezed strategy.

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Hey, I’m Vince.

After decades in the hospitality industry—managing everything from neighborhood staples to high-volume hotspots—I saw the same struggles over and over: great restaurants being held back by tight margins, poor systems, and stress.

That’s why Serve Up Strategies exists — to bring proven, growth focused strategies and experienced leadership to your team, without the payroll cost of a full time director of operations.

With our Restaurant Growth Accelerator Program, owners like you are benefiting from better profit margins, growth in sales, and stronger teams. We bring the playbook, the support, and the accountability to help you lead with confidence and operate without chaos.

Oh, and we’ve made it risk free! Making it irresponsible to not learn more!

If you’re tired of waiting, hoping things will get better, Let’s build a plan that guarantees it. . Because we only win when you do.

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A Fractional Director of Operations That Pays for Itself

If you’re an independent restaurants with 1–3 locations, and you want grow sales, cut costs, and build stronger teams—THIS is for you!

Vendor savings up to $200K  

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5–15% increase in sales 

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Reduced stress, improved leadership

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Real systems that free up your time

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We create room in the budget for this Growth Accelerator Program AND more, making this opportunity RISK FREE!

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How it Works

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We don’t just advise—we embed ourselves in your restaurant’s success. Our approach is broken into two powerful phases: an intensive, hands-on program, followed by long-term strategic coaching and support. Each step is designed to boost profitability, reduce stress, and strengthen your business & teams.

    • The Playbook delivered!

    • Weekly strategy sessions to grow the business!

    • Vendor audits & negotiations to save thousands!

    • Monthly strategy sessions & on-going guidance

    • P&L and operation reviews  

    • Access to growth resources & vendor network  

    • No retainer, No bull…. The investment is coming from money you’re already spending, that we’re going to save you! So there’s really no risk.

    • $5k program entry (we’ll help you get this AND more from vendors)

    • Other incentive milestones through the program are strictly performance based, no risk! We win when you win!

Why it Works

We don’t just consult—we partner. Other programs give advice. We get in the trenches with you.

  • Strategic leadership without the payroll cost  

  • Negotiations that cut food costs FAST  

  • Training that boosts team performance  

  • Systems and structure to save your valuable time & energy!

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    + $400K in Sales

    Our team is thriving again. Vince brought leadership and clarity—we’re back on track.

    Vince understands all facets of how bars/restaurants function, including but not limited to easily navigating POS systems, running a kitchen, efficient customer service, employee morale & training, and menu creation.

    Vince exceeded all expectations. His education, his experience, and his creativity, combined with his good natured and friendly disposition was an excellent combination that brought so much to the table for our sales and our staff. 

    - Cheyene Adams,The Stage on Broadway

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    $100K+ Vendor Savings

    Serve Up Strategies saved us more than $100K in one year and got us expansion-ready.

    Vince FAR EXCEEDED expectations. In just the first couple months we've been able to find & trim $55,000 worth of projected costs for 2025. His vendor connections & strategy saved us another $100,000 worth of savings. AND the operational efficiency improvements almost doubled our sales volume capacity, AMAZING! And we haven't even started on our growth strategies yet! Excited to continue..

    - Caroline Gaston,Greenery Co

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    Systems and leadership turned everything around.

    Vince has done incredible work to systemize my business, and he is a fantastic leader!

    Highly recommend Serve Up Strategies!

    - Christine Wheatley, A Little Local Flavor

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    Better Systems, Stronger Teams

    From leadership to processes, everything improved. I finally feel like an owner again.

    “Vince managed my restaurant in Jenkintown Pennsylvania. During his time Vince played a critical role in improving work processes. His leadership increased employee morale inside the organization. Vince has a great temperament and was always able to demonstrate problem solving skills for our restaurant. I recommend anyone looking for restaurant help to talk to Vince about his ideas on how to improve work processes.”

    - Zachary Hulayev, The Drake Tavern

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    Boosted employee morale increased our daily sales.

    I had the pleasure of working with Vince at Jason Aldean’s Kitchen and Rooftop Bar. He understands the roles of every position in the hospitality industry and uses this to his advantage.

    Vince is very knowledgeable on how to run a bar/restaurant the right way. He knew how to read each individual employee and get along with everyone, while also maintaining a leadership tone. This made all employees respect him because he had no problem helping out where needed. He would help build employees self-esteem and reward them, which made them feel recognized. When he was in the building, employee morale was always higher, which in turn increased the sales for that day. Vince would be an asset to any hospitality company.

    - Candace Osborne, Jason Aldean’s Kitchen

Is This Right For You?

We’re not for everyone—and that’s a good thing. Serve Up Strategies is built specifically for independent restaurant owners who are ready to grow but don’t want to take on the overhead of a full-time Director of Operations.

If any of this sounds like you, we might be the perfect fit:

Independent restaurant with 1–3 locations 

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Ready to grow but not ready to hire a full-time Director

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Tired of high food costs and staff turnover  

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Want systems and strategic growth, a plan that works!

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Willing to share upside—not just pay a fee

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 FAQs

  • If you’re experiencing declining or stagnant revenue, food costs are rising, struggling to motivate your team, or spending too much time on daily operations instead of growth strategies, it may be time to seek expert help.

    At Serve Up Strategies, we offer a free initial call to discuss your needs and goals. This is a no-risk way to explore whether consulting is the right fit for your business!

    If you’re ready to grow your business, book a call!

  • First, we analyze your business, identifying areas for improvement in operations, vendor costs, marketing, and guest experience. Next, we provide actionable recommendations and accountability to ensure progress. For example, Serve Up Strategies has helped businesses save thousands on COGS, increase sales, improve team culture, and implement systems for long-term success and consistent growth!

  • Common issues include: Stagnant or declining sales, Rising COGS and lower profit margins, High staff turnover or low morale, Inefficient workflows or operational bottlenecks, Poor guest satisfaction or reviews. We help diagnose these challenges and implement sustainable solutions.

  • It's not overnight, that's for sure. But the more engaged and excited you are in the process, the quicker the results.

    Phase 1 is fast, we help identify and deliver lower costs from vendors to improve your profit margins.

    Many businesses notice improvements in operations and morale within a month or two. Revenue growth often follows once changes are consistently implemented for multiple months.

    The timeline for results depends on the specific areas you’re addressing, but Serve Up Strategies’ methods are designed for efficiency. With tools like leadership coaching and structured action plans, you can start seeing improvements in as little as a few weeks, especially with focused effort and accountability.

  • Better question, how much does it cost to NOT have do it?

    Sure, a service of this value is not cheap, it shouldn’t be.. The greatest cost is remaining where you are, which lead you to this research. Think about what has led you to my website or searching for answers in the first place. Every missed opportunity to lower your costs, optimize promotions, streamline operations, or motivate your team translates to lost profit and growing stress.

    Investing in professional guidance ensures you're not just maintaining the status quo but building a stronger, more profitable business that aligns with your vision and long-term goals.

    The short answer: The cost is WORTH IT! We help you save money that far exceeds the cost for our service, so it really doesn't cost you.