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RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design (RFHSD), a leading strategic advisory and design firm serving the global hospitality and foodservice industries, announces the acquisition of TJM Consulting Inc., a respected Maine-based foodservice consulting and design company known for its client-first approach and expertise across K-12 education, restaurant, healthcare, government and country club sectors. Following the recent retirement of TJM Consulting’s founder, Thomas J. McArdle, FCSI, RealFood has assumed responsibility of existing clients and active projects. This [...] read more

RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design (RFHSD) is pleased to announce the integration of Troon^® clubhouse design and development services under the RFHSD brand umbrella. A Troon company since 2019 and originally founded in 1996, RFHSD is a premier hospitality strategy and design firm serving the global hospitality industry; Troon is the world leader in golf and golf-related hospitality management.

By merging Troon’s interior design capabilities with RFHSD’s expertise in foodservice design, concept and brand [...] read more

Desert oasis Talking Rock Ranch, an exclusive residential community located north of Prescott, Arizona, launched a new dining operation and social hotspot, The 1800. The restaurant's concept was developed by restaurant consultant, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy, and Design. Inspired by they locale's rich history, RealFood developed a menu of  artisan-style round pizzas, a curated collection of local wines, craft beers, and cocktails.

The 1800 sits amidst the backdrop of the Granite Mountain's crests, fitting for the restaurant's [...] read more

The First Call has taken notice of the nation's top golf resorts investing in new, diverse dining options. Post-COVID, with more Gen-Xers and Millenials playing the game, there is a desire for varied and healthier menus, in both fine dining and casual, grab-and-go offerings. RealFood President Ed Doyle was mentioned, agreeing; "the top food and beverage executive of Troon Golf, which operates more than 800 golf facilities around the world, agrees. Diversity in food and [...] read more

RealFood, as foodservice consultant, assisted with the opening of the Kendall Square Workspace located in Kendall Square, MA. The workspace consists of 14 floors, connecting co-workers with workspaces, amenities, and support spaces. The space embraces the technological evolution, with tech advancements throughout every aspect of the building.

In 2018, The Club at ArrowCreek in Reno, Nevada was struggling financially and in need of an overhaul to protect the future of the business. In response, new owners Ray and Jeanne Conrad, members themselves, took on a $60 million renovation which completed in 2022 and earned recognition by Golf Inc. magazine for best private clubhouse. The effort nearly doubled the size of the clubhouse, expanded outdoor offerings with a pool complex, new fitness center, [...] read more