This presentation and Q&A with Tim Garcia—Co-CEO of Food For Thought with catering and corporate dining operations in Chicago, DC, and Phoenix—is designed for catering and food service business owners who have moved beyond the basics and are navigating the challenges of running and growing their operations. Tim will explore both practical and philosophical hurdles that arise as businesses evolve, with insights on making meaningful changes, refining systems, and approaching the next stage of growth with confidence and clarity.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Tim Garcia is Co-CEO of Food For Thought Enterprises, a Chicago-based hospitality company specializing in catering, workplace dining, and special event experiences. With more than 40 years inside the business, Tim has helped guide companies from startups into a multi-division organizations built for scale, consistency, and long-term growth —learning a few things along the way, usually the hard way.
His leadership centers on what happens through the phases of business growth. Tim focuses on strategic planning, building structure, refining systems, selecting the right clients, and developing teams that can sustain growth while maintaining quality.
Known for his direct, practical approach, Tim works at the intersection of operations and strategy, helping businesses move from reactive to intentional. His perspective is grounded in experience, shaped by mistakes, constant change, and focused on building companies that last.
