Established in 1989, and evolving over two decades, CETN is a leading provider of food and beverage business & operational consulting services, business planning, concept development, operational consulting, capital raising and brokerage to the food service and hospitality industry.

CETN has a team of well respected experts provide advice and solutions to individuals or Corporations.

Professional member – Foodservice Consultants Society International (FSCI member ID 1370970).

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Concept development, feasibility studies, business planning, operational design, project support and exit strategy advice
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Expert opinions and reports for legal matters and disputes
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Advice and support to business owners, financial backers and management teams
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Advice of commercial lease terms, tenders, licence & management agreements and negotiation representation
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Business Brokerage: leasing, pre-purchase due-diligence, negotiation and market appraisals
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Food Service operational Consulting; Corporate, Government, Institutional, Tourism, Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, Mega Yacht, leisure & Entertainment and operations.


Division

  • APD

Education/Experience

Qualified in Commercial Cookery trade
Hotel and and food service administration
Accredited in Capital raising
Licenced Real Estate Agent / Broker

Market Segments

  • Amusement & Theme Parks
  • Armed Forces
  • Branded Concepts
  • Business and Industry/Food Services
  • Casinos
  • Clubs
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Convenience Stores
  • Correctional Facilities/Prisons
  • Cruise Lines
  • Family Restaurants
  • Fine Dining
  • Government Services
  • Hospitals/Healthcare
  • Hotels/Motels
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Museums
  • Primary & Secondary Schools
  • Residential Care
  • Resorts
  • Retail
  • Sports Arenas
  • Tourism
  • Transport

Area Of Expertise

  • Business Strategy
  • Concept Development
  • Contract Management
  • Distribution & Procurement
  • Energy & Environment
  • Finance Raising/Corporate Finance
  • Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Foodservice Merchandising
  • Franchising
  • Human Resources
  • ITT (Catering Business)
  • Kitchen Design
  • Litigation Support/Expert Witness
  • Management Recruitment & Development
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Menu & Recipe Development
  • Operating Procedure & Systems
  • Operating Review
  • Quality Management
  • Sustainability
  • Training

Food Facility Design

  • No

Management Advisory Services

  • Yes

Membership Grade

  • Professional

Profession

  • Consultant

Employer

  • CETN - Close Encounters Trading Network Pty Ltd

Profile Title

  • Principal Consultant/Managing Director

Location

Address

PO Box 1628, Potts Point, New South Wales, 1335, Australia