Gail Kurpgeweit

Gail Kurpgeweit: Restaurant Growth Strategist and CPG Food Product Development Expert Gail Kurpgeweit is a renowned expert in transforming popular restaurant menu items into high-velocity CPG food products. With a passion for innovation and a keen understanding of the restaurant-to-retail journey, Gail founded the successful and proprietary Menu to Market system through her company, Pivot North Consulting Group. This proprietary, three-step process helps restaurant brands develop, launch, and scale their CPG retail products without adding headcount or new locations. As a Specialty Foods Broker and Food Product Development Strategist, Gail has earned a reputation for taking restaurant brands from concept to shelf, and creating #1 best sellers. Her team manages every aspect of the process, including product development, legally-compliant labeling, packaging design that maximizes shelf life and drives sales, placement on retail shelves and distribution. Gail's leadership and dedication have led her company to secure partnerships with top retail grocery stores across the U.S., positioning her as a premier Food Broker for both premium and mainstream markets. Gail's industry expertise and innovative approach have garnered her prestigious awards, including the 2024 Grand Honors Sofi Award for Innovation in Food Packaging. She continues to drive restaurant growth and expand their retail presence, making her a trusted partner for any restaurant looking to enter the CPG retail food products space. For a no-obligation consultation to explore how Gail can take your restaurant's products from menu to market, visit [www.gailkurpgeweit.com](http://www.gailkurpgeweit.com).

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