Who we are
The Fifth House is a coaching and consulting firm built for the modern restaurateur. We help operators lead with intention, not just hustle. Whether you're running one location or growing a group, we bring the structure, systems, and clarity you need to evolve your business without burning out.
Founded by Kyle Thompson, a hospitality veteran with over two decades in the industry, The Fifth House is rooted in real-world experience. We've lived the grind of late nights, short staff, and shifting margins, and we know there's a better way.
We're not here to drop cookie-cutter advice. We're here to build lasting change through personalized strategy, leadership development, and operational systems that actually work. Because restaurants don’t evolve by accident, they evolve by design.
The Five Houses
Where Restaurants Go to Evolve:
At The Fifth House, we believe successful restaurants aren’t built on luck, they’re built with intention. Every thriving business we’ve worked with has one thing in common: strength across these five key pillars. We call them houses. When each one is built with care, your entire operation becomes stronger, more sustainable, and more scalable.
Leadership
Lead with clarity, not chaos.
The strongest restaurants are led by people who inspire, communicate clearly, and know how to build up others. We help operators and leadership teams develop real management skills, so you're not just putting out fires, you're building a fireproof foundation.
Culture
Your people are your product.
Hiring, training, team morale, culture isn’t fluff, it’s what keeps your business alive. We help you define your core values and build systems to support a healthy, accountable, and motivated team from day one.
Systems
Structure sets you free.
Checklists, workflows, training docs, ordering systems, done right, these tools create consistency, reduce stress, and free you to focus on growth. We help you build smart, scalable systems that don’t fall apart when you're not in the room.
Guest Experience
Deliver moments worth returning for.
Every visit is a chance to build loyalty. We assess everything from service flow to ambiance and help you craft a guest experience that creates rave reviews, word of mouth, and long-term growth.
Financials
Know your numbers, control your future.
You don’t have to be a CPA to run a profitable restaurant, but you do need visibility. We coach you through P&L reviews, labor and COGS tracking, and pricing strategy so you’re making decisions based on facts, not feelings.
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