General Manager, New Location Opening
I served as General Manager for the opening of the new Kingwood location. Houston Community Newspapers reported on the opening and identified me as the General Manager.
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I find where your business is losing money.
Strong sales do not always mean strong profit. Labor, waste, inventory, pricing, inefficient processes, missed sales and weak controls can quietly drain the money your business should be keeping.
Profit Leak Consulting finds the leaks, determines what is causing them and gives you a measurable plan to fix them.
Founded by Kristina Tannery • 16+ Years of Operations & Management Experience
What is a profit leak?
A business does not have to be failing to be losing money.
Profit can quietly disappear through excessive labor, waste, poor purchasing, inventory problems, inefficient processes, unnecessary expenses, weak controls, pricing problems, missed sales opportunities, unused capacity and dozens of small operational decisions.
Those are profit leaks. I find the ones that matter most. The goal is sustainable profitability—not blindly cutting expenses.
The core service
Profit Leak Audit™
A focused operational diagnostic that identifies the 2–3 biggest issues unnecessarily costing your business money.
I determine the root causes, estimate financial impact where reasonably calculable and provide a practical, measurable plan for addressing them. I may identify many opportunities internally, but your final audit prioritizes the issues that matter most—so you are not overwhelmed by dozens of minor recommendations.
I review both the numbers and what is actually happening inside the operation.
What it is not
Not a generic list of recommendations
Not a marketing audit
Not an accounting, legal or tax audit
Real operations experience
Profit Leak Consulting May Be New.
My Experience Solving Operational Problems Isn’t.
Three New Location Openings
I helped open three brand-new locations, serving as General Manager for the third opening.
Acting General Manager
I worked as acting General Manager while the owner, who held the GM position, focused on operating his other restaurant.
Business Consulting
A franchise owner with gas-station business experience hired me to provide restaurant operational expertise as he entered the restaurant industry.
“I don’t evaluate a business from a textbook. I follow the numbers, observe how the operation actually functions, identify root causes and prioritize the issues with the greatest potential financial impact.”
A disciplined diagnostic process
The L.E.A.K. Method™
Locate
Where the numbers indicate lost profit. Review available financial and operational information to identify where deeper investigation is needed.
Examine
The operation in real life. Observe what is actually happening rather than relying solely on reports.
Analyze
Root causes and financial impact. Determine why the problem is happening and estimate what it may be costing when reasonably calculable.
Keep
More profit by implementing measurable fixes. Turn findings into specific actions, accountability and measurable next steps.
What I investigate
The audit follows the evidence—not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Depending on the business, the investigation may draw from seven operational areas. Every item is not examined equally; the numbers and operation determine where I go deeper.
Money
Revenue, margins, expenses, fees, pricing, discounts and financial leakage.
Labor
Staffing, scheduling, overtime, productivity, turnover and management structure.
Product
Cost of goods, purchasing, inventory, waste, shrink, pricing and profitability.
Process
Bottlenecks, duplicated work, unnecessary steps, inconsistent procedures and technology.
Sales
Conversion, average transaction, upsells, missed revenue and capacity utilization.
Customer
Experience, complaints, wait times, retention, reviews and repeat business.
Control
Accountability, reporting, cash handling, inventory controls, permissions, voids, refunds and comps.
What you receive
A diagnosis you can act on.
Financial & Operational ReviewFollow the numbers to identify where deeper investigation is needed.
Real-World Operational ObservationLook beyond reports to understand how the business actually operates.
Top 2–3 Profit LeaksIdentify and prioritize the issues deserving attention first.
Root-Cause AnalysisDetermine what is creating the problem rather than treating symptoms.
Financial-Impact AnalysisWhere reasonably calculable, estimate what each leak may be costing.
Specific RecommendationsPractical actions rather than vague advice.
30-Day Action RoadmapMeasurable next steps, priorities and accountability.
Who this is for
Built for owner-operated local businesses.
My deepest operational background is in restaurants, but the same discipline—follow the numbers, observe the operation and fix root causes—applies across many local businesses.
- Independent Restaurants
- Salons & Spas
- Auto & Service Businesses
- Retail Businesses
- Fitness Businesses
- Local Service Companies
- Other Owner-Operated Small Businesses
Limited launch offer
Complete Profit Leak Audit™
Profit Leak Consulting is launching with a limited founding-client rate while I build the company’s initial local client portfolio.
Standard Investment $1,250
Founding Client Rate
$500
Available to the first 5 local businesses only.
Claim a Founding Client AuditPayment reserves your audit engagement and scheduling. Results are not guaranteed.
Meet the founder
Kristina Tannery
Founder, Profit Leak Consulting
After more than 16 years working inside restaurant operations, opening locations, managing teams and previously consulting for a restaurant franchise owner, I created Profit Leak Consulting to bring that same operational problem-solving approach directly to owner-operated businesses.
My background includes team leadership, labor, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, costs, processes, customer experience and the operational numbers behind a business.
Start the conversation
Where do you think your business is losing the most money?
You do not have to know the answer. That is what the audit is designed to uncover. But most business owners already have a suspicion about where something is not working.
Kristina Tannery
Founder, Profit Leak Consulting
kristinalynntannery@gmail.com
Policies & service terms
Clear expectations before we begin.
Privacy Policy
Effective September 22, 2026. Profit Leak Consulting collects information you voluntarily provide through inquiries, scheduling and the consulting engagement, including contact, business, operational and payment-related information. It is used to respond to inquiries, deliver services, communicate about the engagement, maintain necessary business records and comply with legal obligations.
Payment card information is processed by the applicable payment provider and is not stored by Profit Leak Consulting. Business information may be shared only with service providers reasonably necessary to operate or deliver the service, or when required by law. Information is retained only as reasonably necessary for these purposes. To ask about, correct or request deletion of personal information, email kristinalynntannery@gmail.com. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Terms of Service
Effective September 22, 2026. Payment reserves the client’s Profit Leak Audit™ engagement and scheduling. The client agrees to provide timely, accurate information and reasonable access needed for the agreed scope. Deliverables are for the client’s internal business use. Recommendations are based on information and observations available during the engagement.
Profit Leak Consulting provides operational consulting services. Financial-impact figures may be verified, calculated, estimated or directional depending upon the evidence available. Financial outcomes are not guaranteed. Profit Leak Consulting does not provide accounting, tax, legal or investment advice. The client remains responsible for business decisions, implementation and compliance with applicable laws. Scope changes or additional services require separate written agreement.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Effective September 22, 2026. Payment reserves the client’s Profit Leak Audit™ engagement and scheduling. A client may cancel in writing at least 48 hours before the scheduled start time to receive a full refund.
For cancellation within 48 hours of the scheduled start time, the payment is not refunded but may be transferred one time to a rescheduled audit. Rescheduling is subject to availability. If Profit Leak Consulting must cancel, the client may choose a full refund or a new date. To cancel or reschedule, email kristinalynntannery@gmail.com.