MEET OUR FOUNDER
Patrick Harkleroad is the Founder and Managing Partner at The Expo CFO.
He has been a financial executive in the restaurant and hospitality industry for more than 20 years, serving in roles ranging from CFO to VP of Strategic Development.
He has extensive experience in building companies from the ground up, developing strategy plans, raising capital through numerous avenues, and restructuring companies successfully through Chapter 11 processes.
Mr. Harkleroad has extensive experience working with and being CFO of portfolio companies across multiple Private Equity Firms, including, but not limited to, Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $5.9 billion in assets under management, Hargett Hunter Capital Partners, a firm focused on restaurant and hospitality investments, and Axum Capital, a $300 million fund focused on the food and beverage industry.
ABOUT US
The Expo CFO was formed to be a financial resource for regional and emerging restaurant brands, to partner with as owners and operators continue to face increasingly difficult demands across the restaurant and hospitality industry.
And as operators, developers and financial executives, we’ve been in your shoes, we've been on the frontlines. We understand how accounting, HR, payroll, and back-office tasks can pull your focus away from running your business and serving your customers.
We specialize in taking those burdens off your plate—providing comprehensive financial, administrative, and operational support for restaurants, franchises, and independent operators alike.
Whether you run one location or ten, our goal is simple: help you focus on what matters most—your customers and your growth.
THE EXPO CFO MISSION
The Expo CFO mission is to be a valuable business resource for each of our clients, helping them maximize their financial opportunities and profitability by providing industry-leading council and support at every level of the organization.
BY THE NUMBERS
$355M
Total Dollars Raised and Restructured
20+
Years Serving Restaurant Clients
176
Companies Served
7
Industry Awards