"I
believe sampling is much more effective
then any type of advertising", he
(Ron) says. "Because the real challenge
is how I can get this food into the consumer's
mouth..."
~ Nation's Restaurant News Read
article
Professional Profile
Ron Santibanez is the
founder and president of Qualified Solutions
Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing
in helping restaurant companies increase
their market share and profits. Qualified
Solutions clients include companies such
as, Disneyland, Carl's Jr. Restaurants,
A&W Restaurants, Roberto's, The Historic
Magic Lamp Inn, Stop & Glo, as well
as others.
A native of Southern California, Ron Santibanez
has been involved in the restaurant industry
since 1973.
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 1991, Mr. Santibanez began his own
management consulting firm, Qualified
Solutions Consulting, Inc. 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. Read
Article from the Columbus Dispatch
Mr. Santibanez
is frequently quoted in foodservice publications
and is a regular seminar presenter for
the California Restaurant Association.
He is also the Publishing Editor of "The
Profit Line" restaurant newsletter
and "Insights", an electronic
newsletter publication.
Affiliations
California Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association
Food Service Consultants Society International
- FCSI
