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
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
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
The quality of John's searches is superior; the quality of his industry knowledge is world ![]()
—Rob Saxton
Former VP Human Resources
KFC
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.
As an independent consultant hired to assess customer satisfaction, I have checked National Restaurant Search's references. Satisfaction is very ![]()
—Warren J. Rosaluk
Consultant
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
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
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
Recent Success
These are a few of the positions that we have recently filled.
CEO
| $85,000,000 | Publicly Traded Full Service Chain |
| $60,000,000 | Full Service Chain |
COO / President
| $750,000,000 | Family Style Chain |
| $270,000,000 | Publicly Traded Full Service Chain |
| $75,000,000 | Fine Dining Chain |
| $70,000,000 | Publicly Traded Full Service Chain |
CFO
| $375,000,000 | Privately Owned Family Style Chain |
| $100,000,000 | Entertainment Complexes |
| $75,000,000 | Publicly Traded Theme Concept Chain |
| $75,000,000 | Fine Dining Chain |
| $52,000,000 | Casual Style Full Service Chain |
VP of Franchise Operations
| $250,000,000 | Publicly Traded QSR Chain |
VP of Marketing
| $300,000,000 | Full Service Casual Chain |
| $176,000,000 | Full Service Italian Chain |
Division VP of Operations
| $40,000,000 | Full Service Chain |
VP of Human Resources
| $400,000,000 | Publicly Traded Family Style Chain |