Ground Truth Company

To understand what's
really happening,
you have to be there.

On the ground. In the building. With the people making it happen.

That's ground truth.

Ground Truth Company exists to help restaurant leaders succeed.

Through media and consulting — we deliver the operational expertise and practical frameworks restaurant leaders need to build and sustain great results.

Built on
30years in operations
91restaurants overseen
$350Mrevenue responsibility
5,500+team members led
Darden Raising Cane's Chicken Guy!
What We Do
Boutique Consulting
OTS Consulting

Strategic operations consulting for restaurant operators, franchisees, multi-unit groups, and the investment firms that back them. We assess what the numbers don't show — management depth, execution culture, and the gaps that determine whether a concept scales.

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The Shift Brief

Real insight.
Every shift.

A newsletter for restaurant leaders built around a consistent framework — leadership, numbers, operations, emerging tools, and what deserves your attention right now. Every section ends with a specific action you can take.

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01
The Lead
The issue's anchor story — a focused look at what's driving conversation and decisions in the restaurant industry.
02
The Number
One metric, one interpretation. The data point restaurant leaders need to understand — and what it actually means on the floor.
03
Own the Shift
A leadership principle, framework, or field-tested idea written for the people running the operation every day.
04
AI in the Shift
Practical ways restaurant leaders can use AI tools — no hype, just use cases that apply to the real work.
05
On the Radar
What to watch right now — timely trends, moves, and signals in the restaurant and hospitality space.
06
Your Move
Every section ends with a specific, actionable next step. Something you can do — not just think about.
OTS Consulting

The P&L tells you what happened. It doesn't tell you why — or what's coming next.

OTS Consulting works with restaurant operators, franchisees, multi-unit groups, and the investment firms that back them. We go beyond assessment — identifying the gaps, building the plan, and supporting the work it takes to close them.

Every engagement starts with understanding what's actually happening on the floor — not just what the reports say.

How We Work
Assess management depth, execution culture, and team stability
Identify the operational gaps that don't show up in the numbers
Build a clear plan to close those gaps
Support execution through the work of improvement
Retained advisory for ongoing operational partnership
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Contact

Let's talk.

Whether you're interested in OTS Consulting or just want to connect — reach out directly.

Email
jason@groundtruthco.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/jasontaliaferro
For Consulting Inquiries

Tell us about your operation, your team, and what you're trying to solve. We'll take it from there.