From humble beginnings to the development of a culinary-focused agency.
Our Company
An Introduction of Culinary Management Company and who we serve
Just because you can cook does not mean that you will succeed AND just because you can’t cook doesn’t mean that you will fail either!” the founder of our company Raideesha likes to say, “Good food does not dictate success. It just means that your food tastes good. You ought to know the business side of the food industry in order to have increased chances of success.”
The Culinary Management Company provides top-notch professional resources for culinary businesses. Our portfolio of clients includes sole proprietor operations, mid-sized enterprises, large franchises, and global corporations. We have assisted clients that own international and multi-unit operations to transition into the North American market. We have facilitated profitable product launches combined with unique product development services for underserved clients that were failing to see positive results or experienced difficulty when moving forward with the necessary steps to accomplish goals and projections defined in the blueprints of their business plans and or expansion proposals.
Why The Culinary Management Company is a good fit for you
Founded by Raideesha Francis, a former professor at Le Cordon Bleu, a previous marketing associate for the world’s largest food distribution company Sysco Food Services. Ms. Francis has over 13 years of experience as a professional food industry consultant and was featured in September 2019 as an expert industry speaker at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Food Show, which is partnered with the National Restaurant Association. Working hands-on with various food scientists and lab technicians for product evaluation, development, and sustainability has supplied our clients with invaluable resources to commercialize their products and introduce them to the retail market.
In the beginning...
The Culinary Management Company
began as a company that provided management level certification training in food safety and sanitation to locations that prepare and serve food commercially.
The CMC is now empowering companies to create a cohesive and distinctive brand that allows them to bet set apart from and eliminating any potential competition. In the Fall of 2020, we are launching a new aspect of our company that will change the life expectancy of culinary businesses by providing them to with solutions and strategies that will sustain their business.
Connect with us to stay informed about our two new programs for culinary business professionals providing them professional resources to empower them to succeed even in lean times.
1. The Intellectual Menu: The Business Plan for Culinary Operations
is created for start-up and newly opened culinary establishments. The menu is the first order of business and only then can you began to create a complete company.
2. Culinary Entrepreneurship: The Business Side of Food
is designed for existing businesses to create complementary streams of income for the existing establishment. Culinary Entrepreneurship is also available to a start-up or newly opened business after they have completed The Intellectual Menu program.
The Culinary Management Company has their proprietary process of analyzing their client’s (food) menu and services to create their ideal company with multiple streams of income
“If business is slow and you have one stream of income chances are you will starve. If you have multiple streams of income and money is trickling in from each one you have a better chance of having a healthy operation,” Raideesha states.
The Culinary Management Company
has a complete menu of professional products and services that can appeal to the do-it-yourself type of entrepreneur, the person that needs a little help and guidance, and then the executive that desires to share their input and trust the rest to a team of professionals. You and/or your company will make the decision whether you desire a full service experience or just business guidance or mentorship. We will also be honest and communicate whether we believe that we are able to provide you with the level of service and experience you desire based upon your specific request.
Culinary Management is our background and we will guide you the best that we can. Our team is very transparent, objective, and honest with our professional opinions and judgments’. We understand that both your time and our time is valuable. We tend to work at a fast pace and respond to your concerns in real-time and we expect for you to do the same.
The Culinary Management Company
will connect you to artisans, craftsmen, subcontractors, other industry professionals who create our synergistic team of professionals, and other professional resources that will empower you to succeed.