At The ARRC Group, our mission is to empower Full Service Restaurants to unlock untapped potential by enhancing existing operations. We deliver adaptive service models, build strong core brand identities, and create scalable licensing partnerships—helping our clients grow smarter, operate efficiently, and increase revenue without expanding overhead.
With over 30 years in the hospitality and restaurant industry, Alex Richardson brings a rare combination of hands-on operations leadership, foodservice design expertise, and entrepreneurial vision. From managing national brands to launching successful independent concepts, Alex has built The ARRC Group on real-world experience and a passion for helping businesses grow smarter.
He’s led restaurants, developed multi-brand strategies, and built systems that increase profitability without sacrificing quality or identity. Today, Alex uses that knowledge to help others adapt, scale, and succeed in a changing industry.
From Kitchens to Concepts
“But what do I know—I’m just the cook.” - Alex
We don’t just build restaurants—we evolve them. The ARRC Group helps you adapt and thrive through flexible service models, standout core products, and strategic licensing. From design-build to day-to-day ops, we engineer new revenue streams from the bones of your business.
We’ve led from the kitchen, the boardroom, and the back dock. That’s why our strategies work. From adaptive service models to brand-defining products and licensing strategies, The ARRC Group delivers hands-on solutions that boost your bottom line in the real world—not just on paper
Our mission? Make every square foot of your space—and every minute of your staff’s time—more profitable. Through hybrid service concepts, signature menu item development, and licensing partnerships, we unlock new ways for your restaurant to earn without expanding overhead.
You’ve got bigger things to worry about than broken coolers. We handle your facility like it’s our own, So you can focus on evolving your business and make more money!
Leave the bricks-and-mortar to us.
Whether you're adding a ghost kitchen or licensing your best dishes, we help you build digital-first brands that add revenue without adding real estate. ARRC’s hybrid service strategies and brand-building expertise turn your kitchen into a multi-channel profit machine.
Ready to evolve instead of expand? We bring adaptive service styles, core product development, and strategic brand growth together in one turnkey solution. ARRC makes it easier than ever to update what you’ve got—and build what’s next.
Need to do more with what you’ve got? We dig in to optimize your service model, amplify your brand identity, and explore licensing potential that fits your restaurant’s DNA. We don’t just consult—we implement, test, and adjust until it works.
Recruit. Retain. Train. Lead.
Your operation is only as strong as the team behind it. At The ARRC Group, we help you build and maintain high-performing teams through proven strategies in employee recruitment, retention, training, and leadership development.
We don’t just focus on staffing — we focus on culture, accountability, and growth to make your restaurant a place where people want to work, stay, and lead.