Ricco Espinoza
Oak Point,TX
Summary
Experienced business consultant with 22+ years in quality assurance, training, and partner management, known for strengthening operations, improving guest experience, and supporting more than $27M in annual revenue. Experienced in assisting companies with restructuring systems, improving market penetration and energizing teams to meet demanding targets. Focused on cost-reduction, revenue generation and overall growth. Hardworking and practical with big-picture mentality paired with capacity to effectively manage important details.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchise Business Consultant - Traditional & Non
Qdoba Restaurant Corporation
San Diego, CA
10.2014 - 08.2026
- - Assessed, improved, and supported operations to meet current and expected demand.
- - Worked with brand partners to maintain standards for restaurant operations, guest experience, and safe food handling.
- - Built strong relationships with industry partners and leaders.
- - Led team meetings to improve communication and strengthen internal and external relationships.
- - Served as brand liaison between corporate and both Franchise organizations, and license brand partners and clients.
- - Advised partners and operators to support strong guest experience.
- - Supported revenue generation of multiple millions per year.
QFC Food Safety Auditor
Qdoba Restaurant Corporation
Denver, CO
10.2007 - 10.2014
- Reported audit findings to both Corporate and Franchise operations, making recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operation and reductions in cost.
- Planned and executed audits in accordance with accepted brand standard operating procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Successfully planned and booked all national travel needed to audit 100+ locations 3 times yearly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Dallas Inc
Dallas, TXSkills
- Quality assurance and control
- Training and mentoring
- Strategic development
- Staff training and development
- Revenue generation
- Training proficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Franchise Business Consultant - Traditional & Non
Qdoba Restaurant Corporation
10.2014 - 08.2026
QFC Food Safety Auditor
Qdoba Restaurant Corporation
10.2007 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Dallas Inc