Restaurants Don't Fail Because of the Food.
They fail because of inconsistency, weak systems, and undisciplined leadership. Northpoint Hospitality Advisory Group was built to fix that — not with deck-deep recommendations that never reach the floor, but with operator-level rigor that shows up in the P&L.
Meet Ted Laymon - Founder & Managing Partner
38 Years of Hospitality Leadership Including:
Il Fornaio Restaurant Group President & CMO
Doubled EBITDA in four years and led a $75M ownership transaction
Nourish Catering Board Advisor
ARAMARK, Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Sofitel, Director of Catering and Sales
Fairmont Hotel Catering and Convention Lead
Ted brings rare operator pedigree to restaurants and hospitality groups that have outgrown their original systems and need to evolve their hospitality, experience and training to compete in today’s marketplace.
People Who Know Ted Say…
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“Ted combines 30+ years of executive leadership with the rare ability to translate strategy into actionable results”
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“Proven ability to drive performance in complex, multi-unit operations... contributing to successful growth and acquisition outcomes."
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“Ted creates an environment where people feel valued, challenged, and motivated to do their best work."
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“A rare leader who combines deep operational expertise with sharp marketing instinct... equally effective in financial strategy and brand execution."
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“Great ability to see the big picture while still paying attention to the details that make a difference."
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“Skilled at evaluating complex situations, synthesizing data, and arriving at balanced, well-informed decisions."
Who We Work With
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Restaurant owners ready to professionalize how they run.
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Operators scaling past the point where founder instinct alone can hold the operation together.
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Pre-deal diligence, post-close stabilization, and value-creation playbooks for hospitality investments.