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With extensive experience shaping the future of restaurant, grocery, retail, convenience, and amusement/entertainment venue operations, Rob brings a strategic lens to every engagement. As Associate Vice President of Operations Strategy & Design, he leads a high-performing, cross-functional team of industrial engineers, space planners, and food service designers focused on creating transformative customer experiences and operational models. Rob is known for aligning innovation with execution—ensuring every concept is not only visionary but also grounded in operational and financial viability.

A trusted advisor to some of the world’s most recognized brands—including Shake Shack, Nike, Publix, Target, SeaWorld, Darden Restaurants, 7-Eleven, Whole Foods, Tim Hortons, BP, and Aramark—Rob helps guide program development from the earliest stages of strategic alignment through to implementation. His ability to define project parameters, drive process efficiency, and shape holistic service environments positions clients to maximize ROI and scale with confidence. Rob’s leadership ensures that every initiative advances both brand promise and business performance.


Rob Seely Tagged Articles

  • Event - NACS Show 2026
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    NACS Show 2026

    Zach, Rob, & Jody are attending in Las Vegas, NV
  • Wayfind - Feeding the Masses
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    Feeding the Masses

    Rethinking High-Volume Foodservice Operations
  • Wayfind - The Hidden Engine of Flagships: Why Operations Make the Magic Possible
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    The Hidden Engine of Flagships: Why Operations Make the Magic Possible

    Disney Springs in Orlando Reveals the Operational Side of Flagship Success
  • Wayfind - From the Ground Up (Or Not): How to Prioritize Restaurant Remodels That Actually Pay Off
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    From the Ground Up (Or Not): How to Prioritize Restaurant Remodels That Actually Pay Off

    White Castle's Tiered Remodel Strategy Puts Operators Back in Control
  • Wayfind - The Restaurant of the Future Starts Where Customers Never Look
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    The Restaurant of the Future Starts Where Customers Never Look

    Building a Prototype That Works Everywhere—Even Where It Already Exists
  • Wayfind - Staffing Smarter: Operations Solutions to Offset the Labor Crunch
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    Staffing Smarter: Operations Solutions to Offset the Labor Crunch

    The labor crunch is real—and it's not going away anytime soon
  • Wayfind - 6 Lessons from Running our Way Through New York City
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    6 Lessons from Running our Way Through New York City

    What Running Brands Taught Us About Operations, From Customer Journeys to Inventory Management to Personalized Shopping
  • Wayfind - From Pasta Marathons to Waffle Endurance
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    From Pasta Marathons to Waffle Endurance

    How Viral Food Challenges and Celebrity Flavors Are Boosting Casual Dining Brands
  • Wayfind - The Efficiency Playbook for Foodservice
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    The Efficiency Playbook for Foodservice

    How to Improve Operations and Keep Customers Coming Back
  • Wayfind - Optimizing Labor Efficiency in Superstores: A Comprehensive Guide for Retail Success
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    Optimizing Labor Efficiency in Superstores: A Comprehensive Guide for Retail Success

    Boosting Store Operations and Customer Service with Smart Workforce Strategies
  • Wayfind - Harnessing AI for Operational Excellence in Restaurants
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    Harnessing AI for Operational Excellence in Restaurants

    Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Into Operations Is Not Just a Trend but a Necessity
  • Wayfind - Future of Foodservice: 5 Key Trends Shaping the Dining Experience
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    Future of Foodservice: 5 Key Trends Shaping the Dining Experience

    Insights from the National Restaurant Association Show
  • Wayfind - Stepping Up the Food Experience in C-Stores
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    Stepping Up the Food Experience in C-Stores

    The Importance of Adopting a Restaurant Mindset
  • Wayfind - Bytes and Bites: Navigating the Digital Revolution in Restaurants
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    Bytes and Bites: Navigating the Digital Revolution in Restaurants

    A Conversation at MUFES with Wawa and Panera
  • Wayfind - The Art and Science of Running… and Ops
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    The Art and Science of Running… and Ops

    Discover the Parallels Between Running and Operations with Rob
  • Wayfind - Mastering the Online Returns Game
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    Mastering the Online Returns Game

    How Retailers can Overcome the Challenges of Online Shopping and In-Store Returns
  • Wayfind - Is Dual Branding Right for My QSR?
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    Is Dual Branding Right for My QSR?

    A Conversation with Food Service Design Expert Rob Seely, Executive Director of Operations Strategy and Design