Hire a restaurant, foodservice, hospitality and retail consultant with an extra edge!

For more than 25 years, Diane Chiasson, FCSI, President of Chiasson Consultants, has been working with North America’s leading restaurant, foodservice, hospitality and retail owners and operators to deliver truly unique dining and shopping experiences for all their customers. Diane Chiasson is recognized as the industry leader in providing innovative and creative foodservice and retail merchandising concepts.

Through research, strategy, branding and design, Diane and her team provide customized merchandising programs, interior design and marketing solutions that make you stand out in today’s competitive marketplace.

Many firms offer restaurant and retail consulting in North America, but none have the expertise, experience and training in merchandising of Chiasson Consultants. Many operators are just starting to learn about the amazing benefits that merchandising provides, and it is becoming an essential part of staying ahead in today’s competitive marketplace. Chiasson Consultants will show you just how your merchandising can greatly improve your sales.

Did you know that merchandising is both an art and a science?

Visual merchandising is everything that you see and experience when you walk up to, into and through an operation. Visual merchandising engages all the senses – hearing, sight, scent, touch and taste. The more senses you engage, the more people respond to your operation, stay longer and buy more.

Visual merchandising is the art of presenting your products in a way that convinces customers to buy what you have to offer.

The science behind visual merchandising refers to many factors such as consumer behaviour, the effect of colours and textures, demographics, packaging, product value and overall ambience.

For Diane Chiasson, the art and science merge in exciting and groundbreaking ways. Chiasson Consultants will help your organization to capitalize on these factors. A well-designed visual merchandising program creates interest, increases impulse sales, and offers a unique experience for buyers. Store experience has become an essential companion to the product you are selling. If you give your customers a full-store experience, you’re guaranteed to increase your business and encourage them to come back again and again. Our strong foundation in these areas coupled with Diane’s impeccable creative flair and imaginative approach make working with our company the right choice.

	Diane Chiasson, FCSI President The founder of Chiasson Consultants Inc., Diane is a world-renowned expert and is recognized as the industry leader in providing profitable, innovative and creative restaurant and retail merchandising, interior design and marketing concepts. She received her initial training in her familyowned restaurant and also gained invaluable experience owning and operating her own gift and fine gourmet food retail stores. Her thorough, practical approach to launching and enhancing business operations has made her one of the most sought after restaurant and retail consultants in her field. Click here to read Diane’s biography.
	Arwynn Davey Creative Business Director With an eye on the latest trends and design concepts in the restaurant, retail, and educational industries, Arwynn Davey specializes in graphic design, and brings a distinctive style to her work. Her strong marketing skills help her envision and execute effective strategies for clients. Arwynn creates eye-catching advertising campaigns, marketing and promotional materials, and develops strong corporate identity and branding.
	Nicole Mills Marketing Coordinator Nicole Mills applies her diverse writing experience and education in business and marketing when developing sales and marketing copy material for Chiasson Consultants. Nicole is responsible for contributing to the creative direction, development of graphic design, and writing at Chiasson Consultants. Nicole brings a passion for creativity to every project, enthusiasm and the strong desire to do good work that gets results.
	Randall Brandford Interior Designer and Visual Merchandising Designer Randall Brandford brings his unique perspective to visual merchandising concepts and interior design in the restaurant, hospitality and retail industries. His wide range of experience includes display and visual merchandising programs and other interior design concepts.
	Yves Gauthier Interior Designer and Visual Merchandising Designer Yves Gauthier is an inspirational artist and interior designer in the foodservice and retail industries, specializing in interior design and visual merchandising. He has worked on a wide range of interior design projects, with an emphasis on colour management, display and creative merchandising concepts.
	Blaine Herrmann Graphic and Packaging Designer Blaine Herrmann brings many years of graphic design experience and specializes in designing packaging, corporate identity, and promotional material. His keen eye, ability to understand the unique image and needs of every client, combined with his positive attitude he is an essential part of our team.