Meet The Team

At 5 Loaves Marketing and Consulting, we believe the heart of the restaurant business is people. Each member of our team brings their own expertise, passion, and creativity to help your business thrive — from crafting menus and marketing plans to building unforgettable guest experiences. Meet the faces behind your next level of success.

Frank Ippolito

Lead Consultant

With 23 years in the industry, Frank Ippolito’s journey started humbly — bussing tables and washing dishes. Over the years, he’s worked every position up to general manager, developing a complete understanding of restaurant operations from the ground up. Frank pairs deep operational experience with cutting-edge marketing tactics, specializing in helping restaurants grow both customer loyalty and backend profitability.
Strengths: Menu design, bar training, social media marketing strategies, email marketing, data analysis.

Linda Russo

Sales Manager

Linda Russo brings over 30 years of restaurant expertise to the table, with an unmatched palate for fine food and a razor-sharp eye for restaurant operations. Known for her ability to build strong relationships and trust with owners and teams alike, Linda’s deep experience in both catering and in-house dining elevates every business she touches.
Strengths: Catering menus, non-perishable goods sourcing, recipe fine-tuning, communication strategies.

Paris Rodriguez

Bar and Culture Consultant

Paris Rodriguez is the definition of a culture builder. Whether training bartenders or connecting guests at the bar, Paris leads with positivity and precision. Known for helping streamline bar operations while maintaining the human touch that makes guests feel like regulars, Paris has a unique talent for blending operational efficiency with authentic hospitality.
Strengths: Positive culture development, cocktail design, recipe accuracy, community building, social media content creation.

Joe Lanoce

Executive Culinary Consultant

With over 25 years of experience and a reputation as one of the best caterers in the film industry, Joe LaNoce brings a Michelin-level attention to detail to every project. After preparing over 450,000 meals for celebrities, production teams, and major commercial shoots, Joe has shifted his focus to consulting. He now works with restaurants to elevate their menus, refine kitchen operations, and drive profitability with unforgettable food.
Strengths: Culinary concept design, restaurant and kitchen workflow, seasonal menu development, high-volume food production, concept branding.

Ryan Proven

Food Photographer and Content Specialist

Ryan Proven’s work is about more than just snapping a photo — it’s about telling the story behind every dish. With a sharp eye for composition, lighting, and styling, Ryan captures the very best attributes of every menu item. His photography and video work help drive customer cravings and increase menu engagement both online and in-house.
Strengths: Food styling, menu highlights, video content creation, visual branding, storytelling through photography.