About Advance Foodservice Consulting
 Jay Goldstein has over 35 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry as an operator, developer, consultant, executive and owner, and is the President of Advance Foodservice Consulting Group. Having worked from the Dish Room to the Board Room, he has an in-depth knowledge of restaurant consulting and foodservice operations, development and strategic growth planning.
After graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Jay immediately entered his management career at Steak and Ale where he spent 13 years with restaurant mogul Norman Brinker, and was later featured in a foodservice publication as one of Mr. Brinker's "Rising Stars".
Jay then went on to hold key executive positions with El Torito, Tony Roma's, The Silver Diner, and TGI Friday's where he was successful in turnaround and growth scenarios for both corporate and franchise businesses. After leading Tony Roma's expansion throughout the western United States and taking The Silver Diner through an IPO, Jay helped lead the doubling in size of TGI Friday's International Brand from 85 units to over 190 in over 50 countries around the globe.
Praised and known for his expertise in operations, franchise development, management and turnaround strategies, Jay is uniquely qualified to assist existing restaurant owners and franchisors with their operating needs, their growth strategies, and to assist independents in developing their growth plan to include a successful franchise program.
Jay regularly contributes feature articles to national food service magazines and has been featured as a guest speaker, panelist and round-table mentor at industry trade shows and conferences. He has developed and conducted a series of seminars titled "Look Before You Leap, What You Need to Know Before You Grow".
Jay is a proud member of the Texas Restaurant Association, The Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation Board of Directors, The Greater Dallas Restaurant Association and a Founder of Greater Dallas Restaurant Association's ongoing Educational Series.
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