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McDonnell KInder & Associates

MKA is our main endeavor and since 1989 we have specialized  in the development and execution of growth strategies for a select group of clients in the foodservice and retail industries. It was a long journey and today our client list includes companies in the restaurant, hotel, cruise line, entertainment, manufacturing, managed services and foodservice equipment sectors. It's a complex business but an environment of change and challenge is what I have valued all my working life.

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A small sampling of the companies, chains, hotel groups, industry boards, equity groups and retail stores we have had the privilege of working with over the last 27 years.

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MANUFACTURING SECTORS

 

Borden

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ConAgra

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Smithfield

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Perdue Farms

 

Rich Products

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Cargill

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Sargento

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Nestle

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Lactalis - France

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FAST CASUAL

 

Chick Fil A

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Wendy's

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Arby's

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Sonic Industries

 

 

CASUAL DINING

 

PF Chang's China Bistro

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Chili's

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Houlihan's

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IHop

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HOTEL GROUPS

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Ritz Carlton

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Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

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MANAGED SERVICES COMPANIES

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Aramark

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HMS Host

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ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES

 

AMC Entertainment

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Walt Disney World

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INDUSTRY BOARDS

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Aquaculture New Zealand

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The National Peanut Board

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Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

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Meat and Livestock Australia

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RETAIL STORES

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Takashimaya Department Stores - Japan

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Bass Pro Shops

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Seven Eleven

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EQUIPMENT COMPANIES

 

Panasonic

 

Vulcan Wolf

 

Steelite

 

 

INDEPENDANTS

 

Solander Seafood - New Zealand & Tahiti

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Gehl Foods

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Idahoan Potato

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EQUITY GROUPS

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Centerbridge

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Grassmere Partners

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Sun Capital

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CONSULTING GROUPS

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Bain

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Lawlor Ballard Van Duran

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Brand IQ

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DESIGN COMPANIES

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Maria Klingle and Associates

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Hockenberg

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MKA

CHEF

PATRICK MCDONNELL

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