Restaurant Expert Witnesses in California

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Restaurant expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including food safety, hospitality management, restaurant operations, franchising, and alcohol service. Some of the most common specialties among restaurant expert witnesses also include kitchen design, menu development, employee training, customer service, and food and beverage cost control. They have provided opinions on the effects of foodborne illnesses, slip-and-fall accidents, liquor liability issues, wage and hour disputes, and franchise agreement violations.

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John ManderfeldView profile

ID: 22885

Mr. John Manderfeld

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California

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the lodging and restaurant industries. He is a certified hotel administrator and a member of the California Lodging Industry Association. He previously served as the vice president of food and beverage for Metro Hotels, where he was responsible for more than 40 restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and lounges. He also served as the regional vice president...

Bar and Restaurant Management Expert WitnessView profile

E-073038

Bar and Restaurant Management Expert Witness

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California

This expert has 15 years experience in the food and beverage industry. He is a seasoned expert in all aspects of the hospitality world, including but not limited to management, acquisition, development, and financing. He has advanced and overseen the strategic business plans of numerous fine dine, high volume, quick service, and multi-unit food and beverage outlets across the Western United...

Restaurants  Foodservice  Management  Training  Expert WitnessView profile

E-035814

Restaurants Foodservice Management Training Expert Witness

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California

This expert is the owner of a premier Restaurant and Foodservice consultancy that provides Management Advisory Services. He has expansive industry knowledge and tight focus on restaurant fundamentals obtaining positive performance results for client’s, independents, regional and national chains and start-up concepts. Additionally, he is a Host and Co-Host for several popular food shows.

Human Resources, Employee Relations, & Restaurants Expert WitnessView profile

E-597724

Human Resources, Employee Relations, & Restaurants Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified human resources professional has over 14 years of experience in his field. He earned a BA in business management with an emphasis on human resources with the University of Phoenix and an MA in organizational development from Chapman University. This expert is active in his field as a member of several professional associations including both the National Human Resources...

The Average Restaurant Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $275

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $350

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Restaurant Expert Witness FAQs

A restaurant expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving food safety, health codes, restaurant operations, hospitality industry standards, and more.

They can be crucial in personal injury cases related to food poisoning, slip and fall accidents, wrongful termination suits, or disputes over franchise agreements.

Yes. Many experts have experience with various cuisines and restaurant types, from fast food chains to high-end dining establishments.

They can provide insights on responsible alcohol service laws, training requirements, and standard practices within the industry.

Look for individuals with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, relevant certifications (like ServSafe), and ideally prior experience as an expert witness.

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