Gannon Food Service Consulting- Proudly Serving Cape Fear Restaurant Owners and Operators 1600 Sturdivant Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

"The creation of Little Loaf Bakery & Schoolhouse has been a labor of love for my family, especially for Pastry Chef and Baker Julia, and having Chris Gannon’s experience from the onset has been a blessing! When my daughter’s business was just a dream, we were in need of a source who could be a “go-to” for many questions that we would inevitably have and to help with issues that might occur during the developmental process of opening an old world bakery from scratch. I do enjoy designing spaces, so I initially provided Chris with what I thought could be a possible layout within the framework of our property. He took it from there and made suggestions to make the outcome practical and efficient. He helped us decide on many pieces of the puzzle which would ultimately become a beautiful and practical working bakery! Working with Chris has been nothing less than wonderful! His vast knowledge and experience with all aspects of the food industry and of specific equipment has been invaluable! With Chris, there is never a “hard sell”! He is truly a sincere soul, and his ease of availability and communication, even after the opening, has been a constant! I can now honestly say that not only do we have a wonderful bakery, but I have also gained a wonderful friend for life based on this experience!! I would highly recommend Chris without any hesitation!! -Perry J. Castellano"

"I’ve known Chris for 30 years and he’s been an invaluable resource for my restaurant businesses – from small projects to ground-up construction. You can guarantee a fair price on all restaurant equipment you purchase through him. He knows the ins and outs of all of the health department requirements. I can’t put into words how much he helped me navigate that process as I built Za Pie Pizzeria. With all of the challenges us business owners face today with rising costs and longer construction timelines, it’s so helpful to have someone like Chris in your corner."

"Chris was instrumental in getting our business open. He is a wealth of knowledge and guided us through the entire process of getting our commercial kitchen set up and approved by the health dept. Im honestly not sure how we could have done this without him. If you are even considering outsourcing for help to get your food service business up and running, contact Chris. It's a no brainer. We would have spent thousands more and wasted a lot more time not having him. Thank you Chris!!!!"

"Highly recommend!!! Chris guided us through the process of obtaining the necessary permit from start to finish as a new business owner taking on a previous establishment. We were on a tight (almost impossible) schedule and Chris worked hard and quickly to meet our timeline to make it happen! We're very appreciative of him going above and beyond and sharing his knowledge with us all the time. He is extremely knowledgeable in multiple areas and well connected in the industry. We couldn't have done it without him! He is also quick to send you what you need when it comes restaurant design and equipment procurement."

"Words cannot express how grateful we are with Chris Gannon and his services. We retained his professional services to guide us through the process of opening our new food business here in Wilmington, NC. Without him I believe the process would’ve been impossible for us to handle on our own. He guided us through the entire process from start to finish. Literally from start to finish. Lease wasn’t even sign yet and he was already helping us from the very beginning. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and very passionate in his work and in helping others. He also has great contacts around town that made it easier to get in all the equipment we needed and get some “Yesses” through the process. Thank you, Chris, for all your hard work. It was a pleasure working with you."