Our Mission

To ensure great restaurants get the success they deserve. We bring new concepts to life and elevate existing operations to market leadership through strategic design, financial framework, and operational expertise.

Our commitment: delivering consulting that pays for itself through measurable results.

“Opening restaurants taught us that passion needs systems.
Saving them taught us that creativity needs strategy.
Closing them has taught us what matters most: great restaurants need great partners”

meet our founder

Gerdy Rodriguez

Award-Winning Hospitality Background

Gerdy Rodriguez brings 30+ years of hospitality experience, progressing from executive chef to director of food and beverage, general manager, operating partner, and CEO. His expertise comes from working in AAA 5-Star, Mobil 5-Diamond, Michelin 2-Star, and James Beard Award-winning establishments, mastering both culinary innovation and operational excellence that define world-class hospitality.

“True success isn't about following formulas - it's about understanding why they work, then designing something better. We don't just follow standards - we set them.”

comprehensive restaurant expertise

Operations & Development

Concept development
Operational programming
Multi-unit operations
Training

Financial Strategy

Financial management
Cost control
Revenue optimization
Feasibility studies

Strategic Growth

Brand development
Market analysis
Culinary development

why restaurants succeed with TRG

Personalized Partnership:
We work alongside you, not just advise from the sidelines.
Genuine Experience:
Real restaurant operations background, not theoretical consulting.
Strategic Results:
From concept development to profitable operations.
Hands-On Support:
We're invested in your success every step of the way.

Our Story

TRG Restaurant Consulting was born from a simple observation: Each restaurant’s needs are unique. Operators need a partner who will build on their strengths, bring proven expert help exactly when and where it’s needed, fix gaps quickly, and own the results - not templated, bill-and-bounce, out of touch consultants.

Born in Service. Built on Strategy.

The Problem We Saw Talented restaurateurs weren't failing due to lack of ideas. They needed strategic business, development, branding, financial, and operational guidance - tied to concept and design, pricing and margins, inventory and labor control, and integrated marketing - so vision translates into consistent results.

Our Solution We created a restaurant consulting firm that combines 30+ years of hands-on hospitality experience with proven business strategy, systems, finance, marketing, and training - to turn great concepts into consistently profitable operations. We focus on what matters so restaurants can thrive, not just survive.

Trusted Since 2010

From Local Impact to Global Reach

What began as a mission to help Miami restaurant owners has grown into a trusted restaurant consulting firm that spans continents. Today, we partner with hospitality leaders across the United States and abroad, transforming visions into thriving businesses.

Our Track Record:

700+ restaurant concepts transformed from vision to reality and profitability since 2010
From Michelin to Main Street expertise spanning fine dining to fast-casual operations
Global footprint delivering success across U.S., Caribbean, South America, and Europe
Proven results portfolio serving solo operators, hospitality groups, and investment firms

Company

Timeline

Start

Foundation

TRG emerged from Rodriguez’s recognition that talented restaurateurs needed strategic guidance to transform culinary vision into sustainable business success. The firm quickly established a reputation for practical, results-driven consulting in Miami’s dynamic restaurant scene.

2014

Expansion

Building on early success, TRG expanded its services to include concept development, operational analysis, and turnaround consulting. By pioneering written performance guarantees, TRG’s measurable results drove rapid expansion across the U.S., Caribbean, South America, and Europe.

2020

Technology

TRG launched proprietary virtual consulting and remote audit systems—enhancing efficiency without compromising the firm’s high-touch approach.

2025

SaaS

The debut of TRG IQ, a revolutionary SaaS platform designed by consultants for operators. It combines operational control, marketing consistency, and brand analytics to deliver real-time insights and automation.

Today

Current Leadership

TRG continues evolving with the industry, delivering proven restaurant business consulting that combines deep operational knowledge with strategic financial guidance. Our end-to-end services span concept creation, restaurant design, brand development, and operational optimization for restaurant owners across the United States and global markets while maintaining the personalized attention that defines our approach.

Start

Foundation

2014

Expansion

2020

Technology

TRG launched proprietary virtual consulting and remote audit systems—enhancing efficiency without compromising the firm’s high-touch approach.

2025

SaaS

Today

Current Leadership

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Affiliations & Community

Our network of industry associations, business groups, and community partnerships helps us stay at the forefront of innovation while giving back to the industry that inspires us.