Knead Solutions

WELCOME TO KNEAD SOLUTIONS – HOSPITALITY EXPERTS

LET’S TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Welcome to Knead Solutions – your trusted partner for expert guidance and support in the hospitality industry. Our seasoned professionals bring over a century of experience to the table, dedicated to improving your sales, optimizing your operations, and increasing your overall guest satisfaction.

We understand the unique challenges that hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses face, including food and labor costs, competition, and the need to meet guest expectations. That’s why we offer a broad range of services, including market analysis, sales training, marketing, menu development, and technology implementation, to help you navigate these challenges and succeed in the process.

At Knead Solutions, we’re also industry leaders in brand development. Whether you’re starting a new brand from scratch or refreshing an existing one, we can help you define your unique value proposition and create a strong, consistent brand identity that resonates with your target audience.

Invest in your business by partnering with us to increase profitability and streamline operations. 

WHY KNEAD?
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Contact us now to learn more and create a thriving, successful operation that exceeds the expectations of your guests and delivers the results you’re looking for. Thank you for choosing Knead Solutions.

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MEET THE TEAM
Shawn Ford

Shawn Ford

Partner

Shawn is a highly respected hospitality consultant and trainer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has developed and launched over 300 stores worldwide and has served as a consultant and trainer for numerous clients including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Beam Suntory, and The Staples Center. Mr. Ford also appears as a Master Mixologist on the TV show Bar Rescue and serves as chairperson of Ford Hospitality.

Ayesha Yousef

Ayesha Yousef

Partner

Ayesha is a sales and marketing expert with over 20 years of experience and has been recognized as a "Top 10 Elite Salesperson” with Hyatt. She has held leadership positions at leading industry firms such as Wyndham, Marriott, and Intercontinental Hotels. Ayesha is currently the owner of Hotellogy, where she focuses on improving sales and marketing efforts, sales training, and increasing market share for various companies across the US.

Ron Reis

Ron Reis

Partner

Ron is a successful entrepreneur and professional with expertise in hospitality and restaurant marketing and technology. He founded three digital media agencies, two of which have been acquired, and has worked with major clients such as Microsoft, Google, and Pfizer. His video content has gained widespread viewership, with over 1 billion views worldwide. In addition to his media ventures, Ron also owns three successful restaurants.

Ryan O'Connor

Ryan O'Connor

Partner

Ryan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. He has a track record of successful business strategy development and a dynamic approach to problem-solving. Ryan has a diverse background in various types of hospitality businesses, including luxury hotels, award-winning bars, retail concepts, and fast casual dining. He has expertise in concept development, menu creation, and streamlining operations. Ryan brings his extensive knowledge and experience to help teams improve and sustain the performance, offerings, and outreach of their businesses.

Dan Unter

Dan Unter

Partner

Dan Unter is an entrepreneur with experience in various industries including hospitality, CleanTech, and marketplaces. He has a track record of creating new revenue streams and has held leadership positions as CEO and general counsel for mid-cap tech companies. Unter has also worked as a professional chef and owned a successful restaurant and catering business. His current focus is on helping companies achieve growth through his expertise and experience.

TRUSTED BY BRANDS WORLDWIDE
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT US
We would have not been able to have a successful launch without Shawn Ford and Ryan O’Connor from Knead Solutions. They not only helped us with the concept and design of our brand new restaurant and bar Vine + Forge but they helped immensely with setting up the operation to be successful and sustainable overtime. Having Shawn and Ryan involved in our project was the first step that helped us go in the right direction, with both staying engaged well after it was completed.
Juan P. Laginia
General Manager - Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Opening a new restaurant is challenging and I'm glad we went with Knead Solutions to help. There was so much we didn't even know we didn't know.
Jane Williams
Owner
My family has been in the hotel business since I was a child but it was always run like a family business. We were able to transform our business to a highly efficient, profitable operation.
Nadel Patel
Owner
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