Welcome to Foodservice IP. We are a research-based management consulting firm that specializes in foodservice. We help food companies develop proven business strategies driven by insights.

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Foodservice IP helps food industry companies develop well-informed strategies and make the best decisions — thanks to solid operator and consumer research analysis. We provide a variety of services and solutions, including:

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MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Our business consultants are experts in strategic foodservice planning initiatives. We offer both tactical and/or strategic support throughout the development and implementation process.

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MULTICLIENT STUDIES

Foodservice IP conducts and publishes multi-client studies and reports. This unique, cost-effective format allows multiple clients to sponsor a single topical study.

HOW WE HELP

A winning position in the food and beverage industry requires sound strategy, differentiation, dynamic merchandising and tailored marketing approaches. Foodservice IP experts help food and beverage clients make sense of this cyclical industry by interpreting the data they possess, deriving meaningful insights, and developing product and marketing strategies that create consumer value.

“We worked with Foodservice IP on a shared interest study. The topic was right on point and something that we had not seen elsewhere. I found them to be extremely collaborative and open to ideas. The report was delivered in a very useable and digestible format."

Katie Bartholomew
Senior Director, Knowledge & Insights
Lamb Weston

“Working with Tim Powell at Foodservice IP has been an excellent experience. Foodservice IP is client-focused, dependable, and takes a consultative and focused approach to help guide our team in making smart, strategic business decisions. Recently we contracted with Foodservice IP to provide proprietary research in a specific area. Foodservice IP delivered fact-based information in a straightforward, intelligible format. The results of that research impacted an important company decision both directionally and with resources. I look forward to working with Foodservice IP again."

Kathy deVries-Ruehs
VP Marketing and Innovation
Cavendish Farms

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FOODSERVICE IP IN THE NEWS

Micro Markets: Competition or Opportunity for Convenience Stores?

The retail landscape is evolving and one of the most significant changes on the horizon for convenience store operators is the rise of micro markets.
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In a recently completed comprehensive study on micro markets, Foodservice IP identified several topline findings on overall foodservice and the implications to c-store operators.

PMQ Pizza: What Is ‘Value’ Anyway? How Independent Pizzerias Can Redefine It to Win Against the Chains

July 25, 2025: “So how can the indies compete with chains—especially as it pertains to value—without eroding their bottom line? According to Tim Powell, managing principal of Foodservice IP, the real opportunity for independents lies in understanding how flexible, and personal, the concept of value has become.”

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Foodservice IP
875 North Michigan Ave. Suite 3100
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.600.5131
info@foodserviceip.com

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