While corporate America obsesses over Silicon Valley-style office amenities, a quiet revolution is brewing on the manufacturing floor. After two decades of consulting across every sector of foodservice, I'm witnessing something remarkable: manufacturing companies are finding that exceptional dining programs are becoming their most effective tool for talent retention and recruitment. 

Walking into FEED 2025 in San Diego, I'll be honest: I had no idea what to expect. After spending years on the operations side of foodservice and just over a year into my consulting journey at Envision Strategies, this was my first conference as a consultant rather than an operator. The shift in perspective was both exciting and a little intimidating. 

Sometimes the best consultants are those who've walked in their clients' shoes. In our latest Bite Sized Biography, we sit down with Brendan Evje, an Envision Strategies consultant whose journey from foodservice operations to strategic consulting offers a masterclass in career evolution.