Who We Are |
The Principals at Thomas Hospitality Group, LLC GREGORY M. THOMAS Gregory (Gregg) M. Thomas is a leading food service industry advisor
and analyst. He is also the founder of Thomas Hospitality Group,
which provides comprehensive strategic planning and operations guidance
to restaurants, hotels and a variety of food service organizations.
Thomas views the food service industry as a major economic force and key indicator of shifts in consumer attitudes and spending. Despite the size of the industry, Thomas believes it is often underestimated for its impact on the economy, local communities and other businesses. "Our goal is to help food service owners and managers be more proactive by recognizing and capitalizing on emerging trends and issues," Thomas said. "Industry dynamics and social changes are constantly redefining what represent success in the marketplace." Prior to starting Thomas Hospitality Group, Thomas worked as an
advisor to a number of restaurant and food service companies since
1992. Prior to that, he held long-term positions at a leading regional
fine dining chain and with Plante & Moran, one of the nations largest
accounting and consulting firms. JOHN J. BUELL John Buell has 33 years of business experience, having worked with a major Michigan commercial bank for 26 years followed by seven years of running his own distribution company. He has developed a background in financial management, corporate financing, leveraged buy-out transactions, cash management, liquidations, management of banking relationships and operations expertise in banking and distribution.
These transactions have provided operators the opportunity to add additional units, restructure existing debt, or buy-out existing partners. All transactions have been based on solid cash flow; with ancillary collateral provided in some cases. Mr. Buell has expertise in analyzing current debt structure and incorporating the future goals and objectives of the client to build a transaction which will give the client maximum use of future cash flow at a reasonable cost. |
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