We are a boutique restaurant and hospitality consulting group based in Chicago, Illinois and Portland, Oregon.

  • Modern restaurant dining room with tables set for service.
  • Warmly lit restaurant interior with tables and chairs.
  • Assorted plated dishes arranged on a restaurant table.
  • Customer ordering at an outdoor food truck.
  • Guest holding a pink dragonfruit cocktail beside a plated dish.
  • Restaurant storefront viewed from the street.

Built by Operators.

Proven in Real Time.

  • Pizza baking in a wood-fired oven.

    Concept & Brand Development

    From early idea to opening day, restaurant concepts are shaped to work in real life — including brand identity, space planning, and kitchen layout.

  • Guests gathering at a sunlit outdoor event.

    Restaurant Openings & Launch Support

    Hands-on guidance through the critical path to opening, with operational oversight that keeps launches focused and on track.

  • Pizza, appetizers, and a cocktail arranged on a table.

    Culinary & Beverage Development

    Collaborative menu and beverage development focused on flavor, pricing, and operational reality.

  • Barista pouring espresso behind a bakery counter displaying breads and pastries.

    Operational Systems & SOPs

    Clear, usable front- and back-of-house systems that support efficient, consistent day-to-day operations.

  • Bakery display counter filled with pastries beneath hanging menu boards.

    Training & Team Development

    Practical hiring, onboarding, and training programs designed to build consistency, confidence, and a strong service culture.

  • Two guests holding colorful cocktails garnished with citrus.

    Financial Assessment & Profitability Planning

    Financial feasibility, P&L review, and margin opportunities identified to strengthen pricing, revenue, and long-term performance.

  • Assorted restaurant dishes being served at a dining table.

    Brand & Operational Assessments

    A holistic review of operations, financials, teams, and positioning to determine what’s working and what needs attention.

  • Bright modern restaurant dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows.

    Marketing & Strategic Positioning

    Brand voice, positioning, and priorities clarified so marketing efforts feel focused, intentional, and aligned.

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Selected
Consulting Projects

  • High-rise dining table set with wine, small plates, and city views through the windows.

    THE WIT HOTEL - Chicago, IL

  • Casual meal with tacos, chips, and drinks on a red table.

    TORTILLA COAST - Washington, D.C.

  • City street outside a restaurant with a yellow taxi passing by.

    WELLS ST. MARKET - Chicago, IL

  • Overhead view of a shared meal with dips, salads, bread, and small plates.

    AVLI - Chicago, IL

  • Burgers, fries, and a glass of beer served on a restaurant table.

    THE LUCKY MONK - Barrington, IL

  • Dimly lit bar lined with bottles and cocktails.

    GALWAY ARMS - Chicago, IL

Elevating restaurant concepts for over 30 years.

Chef Jonathan Fox standing in a restaurant dining room.

Jonathan Fox brings more than four decades of hands-on leadership as an executive chef, owner, and concept developer across some of the most recognizable brands in American dining. He has founded, owned, and led successful restaurant concepts — from national, multi-unit brands to chef-driven restaurants — and spent more than 15 years as a partner and senior executive working alongside legendary restaurateur Richard Melman, while building a 20-year career consulting on concept creation, growth, and operations.

This real-world experience shapes the work of 3Sixty, grounding its approach in disciplined execution, practical decision-making, and a deep commitment to hospitality. An honors graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and part of the Jean Banchet lineage, Jonathan’s foundation blends classical training with an operator-first perspective.

Waterfront dining table set with glassware and wooden chairs as a server adjusts a seat.

Concepts Built, Owned, and Led

Firecakes Craft Donuts logo
Maggiano's Little Italy logo
Corner Bakery logo
Osteria La Madia logo
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