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The Sage Advisory Group
Hospitality & Restaurant Advisory | Strategic & Operations I Trusted Partner for Hospitality Leaders Who Want Outcomes
About The Sage Advisory Group
SAGE Advisory Group helps hospitality leaders achieve clarity, structure, and growth. Founded by Michael Balsamo, a 25+ year hospitality executive, leader & operator, SAGE combines strategy, creativity, and operational expertise to deliver real measurable ROI, much more than just recommendations Built on Experience, Designed for Results SAGE is a trusted advisor for hospitality leaders who want outcomes that last. We bring strategy, creativity, and operational expertise together in a system built to deliver ROI you can actually see — from financial clarity to digital presence to operational excellence. A Partnership That Lasts This isn’t a hand-off or a one-time fix. We work side by side with you and your team, building structure, insight, and confidence into the way your business runs. With SAGE, your vision is the focus, and our role is to align it with the resources and strategies that make it real. More Than Solutions, A Future Our work isn’t about minor adjustments. It’s about reshaping how you lead your business — turning complexity into clarity and ambition into results. Together, we prepare not just for today’s challenges, but for tomorrow’s opportunities. Ready to Define Success? You don’t need another vendor — you need a partner invested in your future. With SAGE, your business has the strategic, creative, and operational support it deserves. Let’s build the outcomes that matter most, together. *Financial Management * Operational Advisory * Project Management * 1:1 Coaching * Digital Strategy & Web Design
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Signals from The Sage Advisory Group
7 published signals
Operations & Supply
The Sage Advisory Group gave one person ownership of sign-off before a new hire worked a live shift.
Reported by Michael Balsamo
Operations & Supply
The Sage Advisory Group documented the best version of each restaurant station structure.
Reported by Michael Balsamo
Operations & Supply
The Sage Advisory Group conducted two afternoons of work between the GM and the kitchen lead.
Reported by Michael Balsamo
Capital & Finance
The Sage Advisory Group reported that total top-line revenue scaled from $3.5M to $10.5M across the portfolio, yet distributable net cash flow actually decreased.
Reported by Michael Balsamo
Capital & Finance
The Sage Advisory Group reported that Unit 1 generated a 22% store-level EBITDA.
Reported by Michael Balsamo
Capital & Finance
The Sage Advisory Group noted that Unit 3 opened and group margin collapsed to 8%.
Reported by Michael Balsamo
Partnerships
The Sage Advisory Group partnered with leadership to replace the month-end autopsy with a weekly prime cost pacing rhythm.
Reported by Michael Balsamo