Education Studio Growth Rippe has recently expanded its education studio with a new associate principal hire, signaling ongoing investment in education sector expertise that can drive expanded consulting and design engagements with K-12 and higher education institutions.

Healthcare & Hospitality Expansion With a national footprint and experience spanning education, healthcare, and hospitality, there are cross-sell opportunities to deepen existing client relationships in these verticals, leveraging Rippe’s Kitchens that Work framework for operational efficiency and spaces optimization.

Senior Leadership Hiring Key personnel changes in leadership roles (associate principals) indicate growth and a strategic emphasis on specialized studios; approach would be to position premium consulting services and stake a claim on strategic engagements tied to client transformation journeys.

Operational Excellence Brand Rippe’s reputation for craft­ing high‑quality operational solutions and end-to-end support from master planning to implementation creates upsell potential for full-service engagements, including design, assessment, and execution support in new projects.

Medium‑Sized Firm Advantage With 11-50 employees and revenue in the mid‑range, Rippe presents an opportunity to offer tailored, flexible engagements and scalable solutions to mid‑market foodservice operators seeking expert guidance without large, firm‑wide commitments.