David Hopkins

David began his career in restaurant management and held various senior management positions at some of the top restaurant companies in North America. In 1997, David joined a large multi-brand restaurant group to head up the financial/accounting department of one of their most profitable divisions. A numbers guy to his core, he implemented a centralized accounting department and helped the division grow from 4 restaurants to 9, each with sales of over $4 million annually. In 2001, David formed The Fifteen Group, a consulting agency dedicated to maximizing profitability for food and beverage operations. The Fifteen Group’s clients range from owner/operated establishments to multi-unit restaurant corporations worldwide. Since 2001, David has continually grown and developed the company and its offerings, reaching a milestone of over 1,250 clients. He has led the company’s expansion into the U.S. and internationally, upholding his original aim of helping businesses make more money through effective sales generation and disciplined cost control management.