Steve Bigari

Council Member Biography

Steve Bigari has been in the restaurant industry since 1987. He currently serves as CEO of I3 Marketing, a consulting firm and call center serving a diverse group of national, regional and local restaurants that he started in 2006. In addition, Mr. Bigari founded America's Family, a non-profit which assists restaurant operators with staffing. By leveraging innovation, staffing, technology and operations issues, he shows operators how to grow sales and profits during the recession. Known for his pioneering work with McDonald's on many projects that helped transform the industry he initiated dozens of breakthroughs. Mr. Bigari is routinely quoted in national publications, including "The World is Flat", The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. His unique perspective and daily interaction with operators from across the industry makes him insightful in most restaurant opportunities. He is well informed across most brands across all segments of the global restaurant industry. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2006 - present

Chief Executive Officer , I3 Marketing

2002 - present

Chief Executive Officer , America's Family Inc

1987 - 2006

Franchisee and Owner, Bigari Food Enterprises Inc