What We Do
Benchrock Advisors is an operating advisory firm for food and consumer products companies. The firm works across the full arc of the industry, from agriculture and processing through distribution, foodservice, restaurant operations, and retail, including supplements and nutraceuticals.
The Bench
Benchrock is built around experienced operators with complementary experience across the food and consumer products industry. The people doing the work have run the functions they advise on. Benchrock brings the right operating experience around the business and works with management on the decisions that matter most. Better information, and experience that has been there before, at the moment it counts.
The Operating Review
Many engagements begin with an Operating Review: a focused look at a defined part of the business by an operator who has run that function. It gives a clear picture of what is working, what is not, and where to start. Scope and terms are set for each engagement.
Areas of Expertise
Retail and distribution
Headquarter sales strategy, broker selection and oversight, distributor structure, pricing and trade spend.
Foodservice and international
Foodservice channels, US market entry for international brands, and expansion into Asia and Australia.
Finance and manufacturing
Operating finance, SKU-level cost accounting, margin discipline, and plant-level efficiency.
Where We Start
Most engagements begin with a conversation about where the business wants to go. Where it makes sense, the next step is an Operating Review. Broader work is scoped around what the situation requires.