Negotiating a higher commission or lower fees isn’t always the best strategy. While earned income is important, there are times when a higher commission can result in lost revenues. JGL manages two dozen plus RFP processes annually. We generally shy away from municipally run or managed RFP processes because of their usual focus on highest […]
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Welcome to 2022. We have all made those New Year’s resolutions that focus on improvement or growth. JGL’s assessment process for food service and retail operations does the same. Our first blog of the New Year is a list of six of the experiential review and key metrics Team JGL uses when working with a […]
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It’s always exciting to look back on a full year and take a moment to revel in all that was accomplished. Team JGL was very busy in 2021! See some of this year’s company highlights below: In 2021, JGL has… Launched into retail in Spring of 2021 Debuted a new company name and logo (JGL […]
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There’s an art to developing a bidders list for both food service and retail RFP’s. Developing the perfect bid list starts with getting to know the client’s organization and understanding their vision for what makes a successful operation. JGL begins each RFP process with client interviews; these conversations give us insight to help guide our […]
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Museum shops are well known as a creative and unique source of holiday gifts. We all have heard that retail per caps are up (in some cases double) previous years. Now is the time to finish off strong in 2021. The clock has started ticking; don’t miss your opportunity to maximize retail sales during the […]
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JGL Consultants is made up of a team of professionals that have experience in both back of house and front of house operations. If you were to do a mash up of our combined experience, you would see high profile organizations such as the Getty Museum, Carnegie Hall, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Rank and Rally, […]
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An RFP process is a serious commitment. When an institution or organization decides to invest in selecting a new food service or retail operator, having the right people on the internal selection team is just as important as receiving well qualified bids. Below are four key points to consider for creating a stellar selection committee! […]
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As performing arts centers start to re-open, many are evaluating their food and beverage offerings. We know from our work with performing arts organizations across the country that the per capita sale by genre varies dramatically. Traditionally, symphonic performances drive the lowest per capita sale while rock and pop performances generate the highest per capita […]
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Small museums hold a special place in our hearts. Their larger counterparts, like the National Museum of Natural History and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, have food service providers lining up to do their bidding. With millions of dollars in sales on the line, larger museums can be very profitable accounts for their food service […]
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JGL has worked with many corporate clients in supporting their efforts to achieve company-wide food service goals, including responsible subsidy management. Overseeing a relationship with an on-site third-party vendor requires regular and ongoing analysis of the financial results. We share below some of the tricks of the trade Team JGL utilizes when assessing or serving […]
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