Barry Fortner

Barry has 25 years in the restaurant industry with a passion and proven record for mentoring, training and business development. He has 10 years of experience in the investment banking industry; 5 years of which were served as President and COO. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Accounting from S.U.N.Y.Albany.

Barry has been responsible for 19 restaurant openings from site selection through completion and 15 remodels in the last 6 years for National restaurant companies. He served as V.P. of Regional Operations for O’Charley’s Restaurants and Buffalo Wild Wings. He is recognized in the industry for his team development, territory and regional development, and sales-building skills through unyielding service standards.

Barry shares his service industry passion with his lovely wife Cynthia and their 4 children and he has moved throughout the U.S. to serve his career. Two of his children are multi-unit supervisors for National Restaurant enterprises.