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Hotel Consulting Services
Your Industry Insider for a variety of solutions.

Insurance, Tax Appeals, Asset Management, Social Media, Franchising, Construction Services, Laundry Services

Proven Strategies for Success

With decades of experience in hotel development, franchise sales, brokerage, management and operational consulting, Kevin J. O’Neil provides end-to-end advisory services that help owners, investors, and operators maximize returns and reduce risk. We work with individual hotels to reduce expenses in insurance, taxes, fees, and construction. From guiding multi-brand hotel expansion to improving revenue streams, and diversifying into new franchise opportunities, Kevin partners with clients to deliver data-driven strategies, practical solutions, and sustainable growth.

About Us

Your trusted partner for growth and efficiency.

Kevin O'Neil is a dedicated and innovative executive with 20+ years of transferable experience driving growth in hospitality development, management and franchise sales.  He is a renowned and trusted advisor to hotel owners with strategic relationships within the industry that allow him to provide needed services to a vast array of clients.

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Our Services

Explore the range of services we offer to drive growth and success.

  • Insurance

    • Free Review of your policies to ensure your not overpaying and you are covered when there is a problem.​

  • Franchising 

    • Can advise on best brand available, assist in negotiations and offer alternative to traditional brands thru Landing Place Hotels.​

    • Will advise clients on franchising opportunities outside of the hotel industry.

    • We work as franchise brokers to advise clients on business opportunities in B2B and service industries.   This is a free service for our clients, the consulting fees are paid for by franchisors.

  • Laundry and Equipment Services

    • Installation for New Construction, Equipment Sales and Repair Services in select markets.​

  • Tax Appeal and Valuation Services

    • Don't pay too much tax!  Free review of your financials to determine if you are paying too much.

  • Hotel Management and Asset Management Consulting

    • Although we don't offer these services our selves we can help advise and determine if these services are needed and if so we can recommend companies that best fit your needs. ​

  • Real Estate Brokerage

    • Get a free valuation to determine what your hotel is worth.  Can take position as a buyer's broker and will take seller listings on a limited basis.  Can advise on market trends and assist in negotiations. ​​

  • Social Media Management

    • We offer plans thru a partnership with Dorset Hotel Management to help manage your social media.​

Insurance

We work closely with Acrisure Insurance to provide plans that cover your asset and provide hotel specific insights that ensure you'll have support when you need it the most.

Hotel Development & Franchise Strategy

Leverage 20+ years of experience in hospitality development and franchise sales to guide investors and hotel owners in site selection, brand negotiations, feasibility studies, and portfolio expansion.

Revenue Growth & Cost Reduction

Record of saving owners money by tax appeal, social media management and asset management along with P & L review.  We work to determine if a management company would be helpful to an owner and if so what company would be the best fit. 

Franchise Brokerage and Consulting

Partner with investors to diversify holdings into franchise opportunities across industries. Special focus on hotel owners seeking expansion beyond hospitality into growth-oriented franchise investments.

Driving Business Growth

$100M

Client Revenue

12

National Business Partners

27

Years of Experience

Industries

Hospitality

Tailored consulting solutions to drive growth for businesses in hospitality.

Hotels

Innovative consulting services to navigate the dynamic landscape of the technology sector.

Franchise

Specialized expertise in franchise selection and negotiations in and out of the hospitality business.

Our Process

Our Proven Method For Success

01

Analysis & Research

Identifying unique needs and growth opportunities.  Identifying challenges and concerns along with areas that can be improved upon.

02

Strategy

Crafting tailored solutions aligned with core objectives.  Setting goals and defining success with transparent pricing that is agreed upon before any services are provided.

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Execution

Delivering impactful, lasting results.  Goals are achieved before we disengage.  

04

Ongoing Support

Monitoring and providing support as needed.  Success is a long term plan.

Success Stories

Explore success stories of businesses we've helped grow and thrive.

Geometric Gradient Patterns

I have know Kevin professionally for over twenty years and worked with him directly for half of those. Kevin always added value in team discussions and many looked to him as a leader. Kevin has excellent negotiating skills and understanding of the Sales cycle.

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Kevin and I have worked together for over twenty years. Kevin is my trusted advisor when making decisions on hotel projects.  He has insights that hoteliers with less experience miss.  I rely on him to help me reduce costs and streamline business projects.

Guy Gridley

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In addition to being a friend and loyal colleague, Kevin is a smart and hardworking and accountable leader.  His knowledge, experience and ability to resolve and handle difficult situations sets him apart from others.  Most importantly his honesty, integrity and thoughtful critical thinking is why I rely on his opinion.

Gus Stamoutsos

Our Partners and Clients

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Let's talk!

(843) 801-8901
kevin@flatrockbusiness.com

Charleston South Carolina

Mailing Address

2832 Waterpointe Circle

Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

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