TFL GLOBAL CONSULTING

Build a food or hospitality business ready for more.

I help founders strengthen the systems behind growth, navigate compliance and operational risk, and create the consistency and customer trust that sustainable businesses depend on.

That Foodie Lawyer is a platform for looking deeper at food: the expectations it creates, the experiences it shapes, the trust it requires and the businesses behind it. Through consumer insight, curated experiences, industry conversations and strategic advisory, I am shaping a future where people experience food more fully, beyond what is on the plate, and the industry is equipped to deliver better

THE TFL POINT OF VIEW

There is a whole world behind food

Food is personal, commercial and deeply connected to how people live. Behind every plate, product and hospitality moment are choices about quality, trust, service, systems and experience. TFL brings that whole picture into view so consumers can expect better, founders can build better and the industry can move forward with greater intention.

From Clarity to Capability

CORE ADVISORY PILLARS

Strategy & Direction

Clarify the decision in front of you, identify hidden risks and opportunities, and define the most useful path forward.

Readiness & RISK

Examine the systems, compliance gaps and operational barriers that may be limiting growth, trust or profitability.

Implementation & ACCOUNTABILITY

Translate priorities into practical actions, clear ownership and measurable progress.

Ongoing Advisory

Navigate growth, complexity and high-impact decisions with consistent strategic support.

TFL GLOBAL CONSULTING OFFER SUITE

Starting at $1,997/month (Minimum 3-Month Commitment)

Offer Snapshot

A strategic advisory partnership for food and hospitality businesses committed to strengthening operations, protecting profitability, reducing costly mistakes, and building the systems required for sustainable growth and expansion.

Designed for operators seeking more than occasional advice and looking for an experienced strategic partner to support decision-making, navigate complexity, and maintain momentum as the business grows.

Best For

Founders seeking stronger systems and strategic support

Multi-location restaurants

Scaling food brands

Importers and distributors

Food manufacturers

Businesses entering retail

Operators preparing for expansion

Partnership Scope

Two strategic advisory sessions per month focused on current priorities, challenges, and growth initiatives.

Priority email access for time-sensitive questions and business decisions between sessions.

Strategic guidance and feedback on agreed priority areas throughout the engagement period.

Accountability support to maintain momentum and progress on key business objectives.

Strategies Commonly Explored During Advisory Sessions Include:

growth planning

operational challenges

inspections and regulatory considerations

expansion opportunities

retail readiness

team accountability

customer experience

profitability and operational efficiency

Outcomes

Clients gain:

Greater confidence making high-impact business decisions with experienced strategic support.

Reduced exposure to costly mistakes, operational blind spots, and business disruption.

Stronger ability to navigate growth and complexity without compromising consistency, customer trust, or operational performance.

Earlier visibility into emerging risks and opportunities before they become expensive problems.

Greater readiness for expansion, retail opportunities, partnerships, and long-term growth.

Business Transformation Journey

Before:

Founder is carrying too much and becoming the bottleneck.

Growth feels reactive rather than intentional.

Systems are inconsistent and difficult to scale.

Important decisions are made without experienced strategic support.

After:

The business operates with stronger systems, accountability, and operational discipline.

Founders spend less time firefighting and more time leading strategically.

Costly mistakes and operational blind spots are identified earlier and managed proactively.

The business is positioned to grow with greater confidence, stability, and resilience
Starting at $450 CAD per SKU

Offer Snapshot

Avoid costly reprints, retailer rejection, and regulatory headaches by ensuring your packaging meets Canadian food labelling requirements before it goes to market.

Best For

Imported products

Retail-ready brands

Food manufacturers

Businesses launching new products

Review Includes

Assessment of:

Mandatory labelling requirements

English/French requirements

Ingredient declarations

Allergen declarations

Nutrition Facts Table presence

Claims and marketing statements

Net quantity declarations

Contact information

General Canadian compliance considerations

Deliverables

Written compliance review

Identified gaps and risks

Recommendations before printing

2 rounds of revision with the designer

Outcomes

Reduced launch delays

Protection of brand reputation

Increased retailer confidence

Reduced risk of costly reprints
Starting at $1200/TBD (depending on complexity)
Offer Snapshot

Build the systems needed to trace products, respond effectively to recalls, and strengthen operational resilience.

This package helps food businesses establish traceability and recall readiness systems that protect consumers, support regulatory compliance, reduce business disruption, and build confidence with retailers and partners.

Deliverables:

Ingredient & supplier mapping

Lot coding system

1-up, 1-down traceability mapping

Traceability SOP

Recall plan

Recall simulation test

Templates & logs

Implementation guidance

Ideal For:

Packaged food businesses

Importers

Co-packers

Businesses supplying retailers or distributors

Outcomes:

Improved Recall Readiness

Reduced Business Disruption

Stronger Retailer Confidence

Greater Regulatory Confidence

Investment:

Starting at $1200/TBD (depending on complexity)
Investment:

Starting at $1,800/TBD (depending on number of products + process complexity)
Deliverables:

Hazard identification

Process flow diagrams

Critical control points

Preventive controls for:

sanitation

allergen management

environmental controls

personnel hygiene

supply chain

storage & distribution

Monitoring procedures

Corrective actions

Verification procedures

Record-keeping templates

Outcomes:

Stronger food systems

Greater operational resilience

Regulatory readiness

Reduced compliance risk

Investment:

Starting at $1,800/TBD (depending on number of products + process complexity)

Add-On:

PCP review (for businesses that have an existing Preventive Control Plan) - $450 – $700

Start with the right conversation

A focused 45-minute advisory session to understand your business, the decision or challenge in front of you, and the risks or opportunities that may not yet be visible. I use the conversation to clarify your priorities and determine whether a focused service, a deeper assessment or longer-term advisory support is the right next step.

Best for: Founders preparing to launch, facing a growth decision, navigating an operational challenge or looking for an experienced sounding board.

You leave with: Greater clarity, priority actions and a recommendation for the most suitable next step.

Approved offer detail: $249 CAD | 45 minutes

Possible next steps after the call

Growth Readiness Audit: a structured assessment of operational, compliance and growth barriers.
Strategic Implementation Sprint: focused support to turn agreed priorities into practical action over 30 days.
Strategic Growth Advisory Partnership: ongoing strategic support for businesses navigating growth and complexity.
A focused technical service, where the need is specific and clearly defined.

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FOOD & HOSPITALITY STRATEGY CALL

FOCUSED COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Specialist support for a clearly defined need

For founders who already know the specific issue they need to solve, these focused services provide practical, defined support without requiring a longer advisory engagement.

Packaging & Label Compliance Review: Review Canadian food labelling requirements before printing or going to market, with clear findings and practical corrections.

Nutrition Facts Table Support: Coordinate the information and specialist inputs required to develop or update a compliant Nutrition Facts table.

Traceability & Recall Readiness System

Build the records, procedures and response tools needed to trace products and respond effectively if a recall occurs.

Preventive Control Plan Development & Optimization

Develop or strengthen the food-safety system, records and procedures required for consistent operations and regulatory readiness.

Packaging & Label Development Support

Coordinate packaging strategy, required information and specialist contributors from concept through print readiness.

Inspection-Ready Assessment

Identify gaps and strengthen documentation, practices and preparedness before an inspection, audit or compliance opportunity.

Recall Response & Crisis Advisory

Strategic support during a high-pressure food safety, regulatory or reputation event.

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