Manufacturer: North Star

Description: North Star is a food and beverage consultancy firm as well as a food kiosk builder which complement each other. The company is unique in such a way that it helps you re-envision your marketing and business processes in case your existing needs it. They visit your operations, assess all current data, meet your team to refocus goals and objectives and provide analysis and recommendations. The company guarantees the achievement of their recommendations since they’ll support in every step of the way.

The company can help your business (in case you’re struggling) increase profits through time-proven analytics and solutions. They guarantee profits in the first year alone, and if not, they will extend their services until you increase your profits. North Star prides itself on its managing partners; Lenny Freund and Ken Whiting with a combined 60 years of experience in providing cost-effective solutions to increase revenue.

Their kiosk service can help you start your own venture. They offer full operational supervision (client end), make inventory decisions, kiosk customization, menu flexibility, set up and training, and the option to purchase. This service is advisable for those startups who are undecided and have little or no funding. North Star typically place their food kiosks in Theme Parks, Zoos, Stadiums, Arenas, and Family Fun Centers.

Past Customers:

Dutch Wonderland:

“We hired Ken and Lenny for their experience and knowledge. Their independent evaluation of our solid F & B operation resulted in significant improvements in per caps, cost of goods and customer service.”

Rick Stammel – General Manager
Dutch Wonderland

Elvis Presley’s Graceland:

“…we certainly got some very good results… Food and beverage revenue grew by 33% in the first year!”

Joe King
Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Address:

613 Beach St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: (831) 332-2043

Website: northstarfandb.com

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