Global Restaurant Consultant. Restaurant Futurist. Design Strategist

Robert Ancill is a trailblazer in the restaurant, retail, and hospitality industries. As CEO of The Next Idea Group, and Chairman of Heritage Restaurant Consultants, he has renovated or opened over 800 restaurants, launched over 80 new concepts, and helped emerging brands expand globally with style and substance. Robert’s unique ability to fuse bold creativity with business logic has made him a sought-after consultant, speaker, and now, author. His book, The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing, Design, and Branding, offers entrepreneurs, operators, and investors the strategic playbook for thriving in a post-pandemic, experience-driven world. Whether you’re launching your first venue or scaling a global brand, Robert brings next-level insight, sharp trend forecasting, and visionary thinking to every project. He is known for fusing creativity with strategy to help clients craft emotionally resonant dining experiences and scalable business models. Robert has been featured in leading outlets such as The Tycoon Magazine, Fast Company, CanvasRebel, and podcasts including What It Takes and Architecture, Coffee & Ink. He also contributes regularly to the Global Restaurant Consultant blog, where he shares expert insights on design psychology, menu engineering, and the future of hospitality. His strategic and design-forward approach has made him a trusted advisor to top chefs, entrepreneurs, and hospitality groups across the globe. Robert’s highly anticipated nonfiction trilogy, focusing on restaurant marketing, design, and consulting, is set to launch in Fall and Winter 2025. A must-read for hospitality professionals and brand-builders alike.