Our Story
Built From the Inside Out
We started in restaurant kitchens, dining rooms, and construction sites. That's still where we do our best work.
Why Godine Group
Godine Group was founded on a simple belief: the best restaurant consultants are the ones who've actually run restaurants. Our team has worked every position — from line cook to general manager, from project manager to creative director.
We built this firm to serve the operators and investors who are serious about doing it right. Not the fastest or the cheapest — the best. We work in urban markets because that's where the complexity is highest and the stakes are greatest.
Every project we take on gets our full attention. We don't overextend. We don't cut corners. We build restaurants that last.
50+
Restaurants Opened
15+
Years of Experience
12
Cities Served
Our Philosophy
How We Work
Operator-First Thinking
Every decision we make is filtered through the lens of the person who has to run the restaurant every day.
Honest Counsel
We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. That's how we protect their investment.
End-to-End Ownership
We stay engaged from concept to opening and beyond. We don't hand off and disappear.
Urban Expertise
City restaurants are a different beast. We know the markets, the codes, the contractors, and the culture.