Scale Your Vision. Turbocharge Your Profits.
I’m Stelios Lazos and I can help your business grow. I provide the strategic vision, capital access, and operational muscle to scale your business from a single location to a national leader.
The Proof: The “12 to 100” Track Record
In a 10 year span as COO, I grew Sunset Grill Breakfast Restaurants from 12 locations to 100. From franchise sales to site selection, leasing, lending, construction, operations, marketing, and ongoing support – I had my hands in all of it. I help businesses, with a personal touch as though its my own family. It’s in my DNA and what I do.
Most importantly, we operated with honor: Throughout that entire decade of rapid growth, neither I nor the corporation were ever sued, nor did we ever sue anyone. We solved our own problems and stayed out of the courtroom. It is an incredible skill not to be overlooked, especially in a highly litigious sector.
Key Highlights
$85 M in Revenue: Scaled annual revenue from $10 million to $85 million.
$105 M in Commitments: Secured 140 new franchise sales totaling $105 million.
100% Funding: Achieved a 100% funding rate for franchisees through National Franchise Programs.
40 M in Capital: Secured over $40 Million in build-out capital to fuel expansion.
450 M in Rent Commitments: Through 100 leases @ 25 Years Each
From My Track Record to Your Roadmap
I specialize in removing the friction points that prevent a business from reaching its full potential. Here is how we turbocharge your operation:
1. Strategy & Rapid Scaling
Brand Expansion: Leveraging the blueprint used to expand a chain from 12 to 100 locations.
National Programs: Implementing National Franchise Programs with major institutions like Royal Bank to streamline growth and ensuring to streamline growth and ensure a 100% funding rate for franchisees.
Standard Operating Procedures: Building the “playbook” for your business to ensure consistency across every location.
Workforce Scaling: Strategic guidance on growing teams from small units to thousands of staff members.
2. Real Estate, Capital & Risk Management
Site Selection & Leasing: Expert oversight on lease negotiations and site identification for 100+ new locations.
Capital Procurement: Strategic access to build-out capital, having secured over $40 million in previous tenures.
Risk Mitigation: Identifying and removing business risk factors to protect the owner’s equity and ensure a 100% funding rate.
Conflict Resolution: A proven track record of solving complex operational and legal issues internally, maintaining a 100% litigation-free history during massive expansion.
Legal Stewardship: Handling every legal matter and contract negotiation with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
3. Operational Efficiency & Tech Integration
Technology Leadership: Implementing chain-wide POS and industry-first wireless tableside ordering to increase speed of service.
Supply Chain Optimization: Deep-dive audits into supplier accounts to cut costs and maximize margins.
Performance Metrics: Creating custom measurement tools and data analysis to gauge the efficiency of your internal processes.
4. Digital Presence & Marketing
Creative Oversight: Management of marketing funds with a focus on high-impact creative, timing, and spend.
Digital Brand Building: High-conversion web design and branding that ensures your online image matches your physical scale.
Growth Marketing: Targeted strategies to ensure your new locations have “Grand Opening” momentum from day one.
The “Why Retailital?” Seal
Scale Requires Precision: With a background in Computer Science and a Top 5% ranking in the Canadian Math Contest, I don’t guess with your data; I calculate your success.
Recognized Leadership: My work has been honored by the Canadian Franchise Association (Fastest Growing Company) and featured as a cover story in Foodservice and Hospitality magazine.
Proven Human Capital: I’ve managed the growth of personnel from 240 to well over 2,000 staff members , ensuring culture stays intact during rapid expansion.
Full-Spectrum Expertise: From handling every legal matter and contract negotiation to managing the marketing fund and creative oversight, I have seen every gear of a $80M+ engine.
When we work together, you get corporate-level intelligence with a family-level commitment. We operate honorably, we solve our own problems, and we keep your business in calm waters.
Ready to Turbocharge?
Whether you need a lease audit, a scaling strategy, or a full digital rebrand, let’s talk.