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Consulting • Investment • Strategy
Driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and brand transformation for restaurant and retail businesses.
Driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and brand transformation for restaurant and retail businesses.
Market entry (U.S. & international)
Franchising models and investor readiness
Competitive positioning and brand differentiation
People development and leadership training
Process optimization and tech-enabled operations
Food safety and compliance programs
Site selection and market analysis
Pro forma financial modeling
Construction and design advisory
Menu innovation & product development – Create craveable offerings that drive loyalty
Marketing activation & customer engagement – Build awareness and connect with target audiences
Transcreation – Adapt brand, campaigns, and menus across languages and cultures
Guest experience & service excellence – Deliver hospitality that strengthens brand equity
Financial modeling for growth – Unit economics, ROI, scenario planning
Portfolio & capital planning – Multi-unit expansion, remodels, reinvestment
Philanthropic strategy – Foundations & community impact programs
Global market entry strategy
Operational readiness for new markets
International franchising & licensing models
Leone d’Oro Ventures partners with restaurant and retail brands, investors, and operators to deliver strategic growth, operational transformation, and brand building. Led by Founder & CEO Mark R. Watkins, our expertise spans billion-dollar enterprises, fast-growing concepts, and international expansion.
Leone d’Oro Ventures
Mark R. Watkins – Founder & CEO
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