JGL is a boutique consultancy serving the corporate, cultural, and higher education markets. We are passionate about developing successful food service and retail operations at our client locations. “Success” may mean the hot new destination restaurant in an expanding museum, increased retail merchandise sales at a zoo, a revitalized event rental program at an aquarium, or identification of a food service partner with aligned sustainability initiatives at a college or university. JGL’s customized management advisory expertise enables our team to deliver on client goals.
Services We Provide
Our Tailored Food Service & Retail Consulting Solutions
JGL maintains offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida and California.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
“JGL is passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals related to food service, event rental, catering, and retail stores. Our clients recognize the importance of these functions but do not have a core competency in them. Talk to our clients about our work; you will see why 60% of our business comes from client referrals. Better yet, give us a call. We love to share our thoughts and are always happy to answer questions.”
– Tracy Lawler, President of JGL Consultants
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Merch with Meaning
For many JGL clients, retail operations are far more than just souvenir stands that guests pass through at…
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Hosting Landmark Events Can Make a Big Impact
Generating earned income at cultural institutions isn’t just important, for some it’s essential. While membership, admissions, and ancillary…
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Rethink. Refresh. Rebid? Tools to Prepare for Your Future Campus Dining Program
Does your campus dining contract expire in the summer of 2027? If you said yes, it’s time to…
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Which Contract Structure is Right for You?
In recent months, many clients have asked us whether a profit-and-loss, management fee, or profit-share contract is best…
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The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing RFPs: Why Working with an Expert is a Wise Choice
JGL is in the business of managing RFP processes for food service and retail operations. As a firm,…
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How to Prepare Your Dining Services for the Enrollment Cliff
In all our work in the higher-ed sector over the past several years, the prospect of an upcoming…
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