Mothersauce Partners is named after the five classic mother sauces of French cooking.
These classic sauces are the basis for much of modern cooking as they provide the solid foundation from which innovative new recipes can grow.
With decades of industry expertise, Mothersauce Partners provides the solid base—the mother sauce—from which food and drink concepts can create their own unique identity and flourish.
EXPERIENCE
From fine dining to popular bars, fast casual franchises to corporate dining, we have experience in every aspect of foodservice operations.
PASSION
We are inspired by the entrepreneurs, chefs and operators who are shaping modern cuisine and delivering in-demand concepts.
CONNECTIONS
With 30 years in the restaurant business, Mothersauce Partners is well connected—from chefs to operators to vendors and investors, we know this industry.
OUR WORK
OUR Team
NICK FRESHMAN, Founder
Nick followed his heart (and stomach) into the restaurant business early on. He has spent over 20 years working in a multitude of capacities, leading concepts from ideas on paper to thriving businesses… (cont.)
ALEXIS THORNLOW, Creative Director
With over 20 years of experience in the design and branding field, Alexis executes projects on a wide range of visual and digital materials. As Creative Director, she enthusiastically creates logos, websites, print collateral, internal/external corporate signage, advertisements, pitch decks, sell sheets, trade show booths, social media/menu/packaging/brochure/print collateral/apparel design, holiday cards, animations and infographics. (cont.)
ADAM D. STEIN, Partner
Adam Stein is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bar Elena, The Eleanor DC, and the of the forthcoming second location of The Eleanor in Silver Spring, MD. He is also an in-demand consultant providing services to a number of clients in the Washington, DC area…(cont.)
HAYLEY SCHELLHAAS, Associate
Hayley is a seasoned hospitality expert with a passion for creating memorable experiences inspired by the culinary arts. She has a love for all things food and beverage, a weakness for Doritos and red wine, and a passion for helping others.
After working front and back of house in many restaurants her studies earned her a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management and The Culinary Arts. Although she is Pluto height, she instead chose to cook at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World as a cast member creating globally inspired seasonal fare. (cont.)
PETER A. DELISO, Counsel
Since late 2008, Peter has practiced law with Executive Counsel PLC, focusing on corporate, commercial, corporate finance, and mergers & acquisitions for early stage to mid-stage clients as well as private equity and venture capital firms that specialize in investing in early to mid-stage enterprises. (cont.)
SAM GROH, Associate
Samuel Groh has over 20 years of operations, sales, and senior management excellence in the food service and hospitality industry. He is a versatile, profit-driven senior executive with a unique ability to redesign customer experiences and operating models to increase growth and customer satisfaction. An expert communicator and strategist with a long history of turning around business operations to reduce waste, improve sustainability, and boost employee morale.
WHAT WE DO
We are small and nimble which allows us to tailor solutions for each client—nothing we do is off the shelf. And yet, our experience is deep and our resources vast which allows us to have the answers that our clients need.
Here is some of what we can do:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Defining Idea & Elevator Pitch
Brand Positioning & Brand Tenets
Investor Concept Presentations/ Pitch Decks
Market/ Target/ Competitive Analysis
Restaurant Business Plans
Site Selection & Feasibility
Lease Negotiations
Financial Modeling & Operational Budget
PRE-OPENING MANAGEMENT
Project Management
Schematic / Operational Design
Kitchen and Bar Design
Recruiting, Interviewing,
Hiring EventsWine & Beverage Program Development
Operational Procedures & Backoffice
Staff Training Manuals/ Handbooks
Culture Development
On-Site Staff Training
Procurement / Vendor Relationships / Specifications
Public Relations / Marketing / Opening Event Planning
OPERATIONS
Ongoing Operations & Management
Current Assessments
Leadership & Executive Coaching
Expansion & Brand Growth Planning- Exit Planning
Concept Rebranding/ Repositioning/Culture Changes
Menu & Beverage Program Development
Marketing Program Development / Special Events
Talent Development
Advertising & Marketing