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I want feedback and advice, and with John I feel like I'm working with a partner that helps me to find the best solution to my problems. He gives his personal attention to the needs of the client. He has superior knowledge of the industry, listens well and always responds in a positive 
—Joseph Trungale
President/CEO
Perkins Restaurants
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Since being introduced to John in the mid-90s, I've referred many clients to him. Each time, their experience has been favorable— they speak uniformly of the breadth of his network, his knowledge of the industry, and above all of the high standards to which he holds his business and personal dealings. I find John to be a valuable advisor, and expect to rely on his expertise for my own
—Rod Guinn
Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo Foothill
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National Restaurant Search is the only place I call when I need help filling a position. I have known John Chitvanni for almost twenty years, and have always found him to be responsive to my needs, professional in his approach, and completely confidential. He is a wealth of information about our industry, so I use him as a sounding board when I need an outside perspective. There is no doubt I will continue to use John and National Restaurant Search for my recruiting
—Keith Sirois
President & CEO
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
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The quality of John's searches is superior; the quality of his industry knowledge is world
—Rob Saxton
Former VP Human Resources
KFC
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Ron is knowledgeable, very professional, and truly understanding of our needs. He is persistent but not pushy and provides great access to qualified candidates. We could not have been happier with the process or
—Paul Motenko
CEO
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
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As an independent consultant hired to assess customer satisfaction, I have checked National Restaurant Search's references. Satisfaction is very
—Warren J. Rosaluk
Consultant
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Ron Stockman has a very high level of integrity and professionalism and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the restaurant and franchising industry. I see highly suitable candidates and National Restaurant Search has become my firm of choice to source Managing Partners as we expand our
—Dave Shryock
General Partner
SB Partners, Private Equity Fund
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I am completely confident in recommending Ron Stockman to our equity investors that are in need of operating partners. Ron has demonstrated a keen understanding of the clients needs, and due to his industry specialty and abundance of contacts across the country, he has delivered superior
—Jim Schwitzer
Director of Franchise Development
Famous Daves
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National Restaurant Search is a truly unique management resource, not simply a search firm with revolving chairs and a short term business strategy. John is a consummate business professional and an individual that values the meaning of integrity which is a rare combination in the search industry. When you absolutely want to build the best team he has the network and contacts to make it
—Karl Martin
President
Bistro Foods
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National Restaurant Search
a Tradition of Excellence
For the past 25 years, National Restaurant Search has remained the most respected executive search firm specializing in the Restaurant and Hospitality industry.
Long-term relationships and a constant flow of referrals from satisfied clients are the measure of our success. Our team has an uncompromising commitment to integrity, quality, and confidentially— and believes that each company is unique with it own personality and culture.
National Restaurant Search is an executive search firm specializing in the restaurant/hospitality industry at the executive level on a national and international basis. We are a small boutique firm, and we work with a limited number of companies who are committed to hiring quality candidates.
In addition to knowing the people, we know the business. Our experience in executive search, as well as our hands-on experience in hospitality operations, enables us to find candidates from the top 10% of our industry.
We are committed to building long term relationships, built on integrity and trust. We produce results in a timely manner, charge reasonable fees, guarantee our placements, and compliment your company's excellent reputation by representing you in a professional manner.