Founder & Principal Consultant
ERC is Canada’s trusted restaurant consulting firm, helping QSRs and full-service restaurants scale with operational excellence and franchise systems that work.
WHY FRANCHISE WITH ERC
Build a Profitable Franchise System with Confidence
ERC Restaurant Consulting helps restaurant owners transform proven concepts into scalable franchise brands. With over 30 years of experience in foodservice operations, branding, and franchise growth, we design franchise systems that are built for execution—not theory.
We support you from legal compliance and strategic planning to franchisee training and sales enablement. Whether you’re launching your first location or ready to scale nationally, ERC is your full-service franchise partner.
Franchise your restaurant with a team that has helped over 100 brands grow profitably and sustainably.
Why Work with Tom & ERC?
Whether you’re preparing to franchise or looking to optimize your current systems, ERC delivers results-driven restaurant consulting tailored to your brand’s stage of growth.
Experienced
Decades of firsthand operational knowledge and national franchise rollouts.
Respected
Trusted by QSR brands, independent restaurateurs, and multi-unit operators across Canada.
Connected
A strong network of suppliers, brokers, developers, and franchise leaders built over decades.
Trusted by Leading Restaurant Brands
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT
What You Can Expect
Each deliverable is tailored to your brand’s goals and market positioning. We provide end-to-end support from concept validation to franchise launch. Our strategies are built to drive growth, consistency, and long-term success.
Trusted By Leaders From Various Industry
Amara Collins
“Working with Julian was a transformative experience. Their eye for detail and ability to create mesmerizing visual patterns are unmatched. Every piece brought new depth and fascination.”
Martin Kazlauskas
“Working with Julian was a transformative experience. Their eye for detail and ability to create mesmerizing visual patterns are unmatched. Every piece brought new depth and fascination.”
Karra Rathore
“Working with Julian was a transformative experience. Their eye for detail and ability to create mesmerizing visual patterns are unmatched. Every piece brought new depth and fascination.”
Ready to Grow Your Restaurant Brand?
Let’s talk about your goals and how we can help you scale through franchise development, operations, and menu innovation.