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Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Business Consulting
  • Business Development
  • Business Strategy
  • Contract Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Materials Management
  • Operations Management
  • Partnerships
  • Product Management
  • Project Management
  • Startup Consulting
  • Strategy Development

Services

  • Foodservice Purchasing & Vendor Strategy

    $200/hr Starting at $500 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Most restaurant operators are overpaying their suppliers — not because they aren't smart, but because they don't have someone who knows how the distributor side actually works. I do. I've spent 20+ years...

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About

I help restaurants stop overpaying suppliers and start building real margin

I'm Mario McNally, founder of Salt Prep Consulting, based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. I've spent 20+ years in the foodservice industry — as a restaurant operator, concept owner, and territory manager for two of the nation's largest food distributors. That time on both sides of the table shaped how I think about the business. I understand what operators need and I understand how suppliers work, which is a rare combination in this industry. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, I've opened concepts from the ground up, turned around ones that were struggling, and built the kind of purchasing and operational systems that create lasting margin improvement. When I work with a client it's hands-on, direct, and built around real results.

Work Terms

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm CT. Available by appointment on weekends.
Payment Terms:
50% upfront, 50% on completion. For ongoing retainer engagements, billed monthly.
Preferred Communication Style:
Phone and video call for strategy and discovery. Email for documentation and follow-up.