Professional Profile

Ron Santibanez is the founder and president of Profit Line Consulting, a firm specializing in helping restaurant companies increase their market share and profits. Profit Line's clients include companies such as, Disneyland, Carl's Jr. Restaurants, A&W Restaurants, Roberto's, The Historic Magic Lamp Inn, Pesto, Lola's, as well as many others.

A native of Southern California, Ron Santibanez has been involved in the restaurant industry since 1980.

His restaurant experience included stops with several full and fast service companies which included The Blue Bayou, Tahitian Terrace, and Carl Karcher Enterprises (Carls Jr. Restaurants).

In 1997, Mr. Santibanez began his own management consulting firm, Profit Line Consulting. His extensive background in foodservice operations and management development gives him a unique insight into all the facets of restaurant operations, as well as general business development.

An active restaurateur himself, he is an Owner and Director of Pesto Creative Italian Bistro located in Columbus, Ohio.
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Mr. Santibanez is frequently quoted in foodservice publications such as nations Restaurant News, Restaurant Business, and U.S.A. Today. He has been a regular seminar presenter for the California Restaurant Association. He is also the Editor of "Insights", an electronic newsletter publication.