Media Resources &
Press Coverage
For press inquiries, interview requests, or speaking engagement bookings, we're here to help share insights on restaurant entrepreneurship.
Press Materials
Download our press release and fact sheet — no email required
Platform Gallery
High-resolution screenshots available for editorial use. Right-click to save or contact us for original files.
Dashboard Overview
The 6-phase journey guiding owners from concept to opening
AI Restaurant Coach
24/7 AI-powered virtual consultant for personalized guidance
Prime Cost Calculator
Track the #1 financial metric for restaurant success
Lease Negotiation Calculator
Clause-by-clause lease analysis with risk scoring
Licensing & Permits Wizard
Complete permit roadmap by jurisdiction
AI Location Analyzer
Demographics, competition, and accessibility analysis
Business Plan Generator
AI-powered investor-ready business plans
Charles Ho
Restaurant Strategist & F&B Industry Expert
Charles Ho is the founder of My Restaurant Strategist, a pioneering platform designed specifically for aspiring and first-time restaurant owners. With deep expertise in the food and beverage industry, Charles recognized a critical gap in the market: while countless resources exist for operating restaurants, virtually no comprehensive platform addressed the pre-opening phase.
My Restaurant Strategist combines AI-powered tools with practical industry knowledge to guide entrepreneurs through every step of launching a restaurant - from initial concept validation to opening day readiness.
Areas of Expertise:
Featured In
We're actively building relationships with leading F&B industry publications. Interested in featuring My Restaurant Strategist? Get in touch.
How AI is Transforming Restaurant Pre-Opening Planning
An in-depth look at how My Restaurant Strategist is helping first-time restaurant owners.
Coming Soon
The Rise of Pre-Opening Consulting Platforms
Industry analysis featuring insights from Charles Ho.
Coming Soon
Why 60% of New Restaurants Fail (And How to Beat the Odds)
Expert analysis on restaurant failure rates and prevention strategies.
Coming Soon
Speaking Engagements
Charles Ho is available for keynotes, panels, and workshops on restaurant entrepreneurship, AI in F&B, and startup strategy.
National Restaurant Association Show
AI-Powered Restaurant Planning: The Future of Pre-Opening Strategy
FSTEC Conference
Technology Tools Every First-Time Restaurant Owner Needs
Restaurant Finance & Development Conference
Financial Planning for Restaurant Startups
Podcast Appearances
Listen to Charles share insights on restaurant entrepreneurship across various industry podcasts.
The Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast
Host: Eric Cacciatore
Topic: Building a Restaurant from Scratch
Secret Sauce Podcast
Host: James Eling
Topic: The Pre-Opening Checklist Every Owner Needs
The Foodservice Podcast
Host: Various
Topic: AI in Restaurant Planning
Media Kit
Download our press materials:
- Press Release (PDF)
- Company Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Product screenshots (above)
- Founder headshot (on request)
Press Contact
For press inquiries, interview requests, or speaking engagements:
Response Time
Within 24-48 hours
Story Angles & Talking Points
The Pre-Opening Gap in Restaurant Industry
While the restaurant industry has countless resources for operations and management, virtually no comprehensive platform exists specifically for the critical pre-opening phase. My Restaurant Strategist fills this gap.
AI-Powered Restaurant Planning
The platform combines artificial intelligence with practical F&B expertise to provide personalized guidance that was previously only available through expensive consultants.
Democratizing Restaurant Entrepreneurship
By making professional-grade planning tools accessible and affordable, My Restaurant Strategist is helping level the playing field for first-time restaurant owners competing against experienced operators.