Business Details
39 Years
experience
Hospitality Consulting Services in Memphis, TN
Established in April 1987, Pinkowski & Company & Company is a nationally recognized hospitality consulting firm with a proven track record of delivering strategic solutions to clients across the lodging industry. Our team combines over 90 years of cumulative experience to address complex development challenges, from feasibility studies to regulatory compliance. As industry pioneers, we have supported the growth of diverse hospitality projects including destination resorts, convention hotels, and mixed-use developments. Our founder, Charles G. Pinkowski & Company & Company, brings nearly four decades of expertise in hotel consulting and development, having served as Chairman of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. We maintain active involvement in leading industry organizations, including the American Hotel and Lodging Association and regional hospitality associations.Our multidisciplinary approach integrates market analysis, operational expertise, and financial acumen to help clients maximize asset value. Through our annual Southern Lodging Summit, we foster knowledge sharing among hospitality professionals from 18-20 states. Our consultants, including David Pear and Gloria McCollum, provide specialized support in areas ranging from franchise evaluations to conference center development. We combine objective research with practical implementation strategies to ensure our clients receive actionable insights. With nationwide capabilities, we serve private investors, financial institutions, hotel companies, and legal firms requiring expert testimony in hospitality-related matters.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Impact Analysis
Litigation Support
Conference Center Studies
Site Selection
Regulatory Approvals
Design Management
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We provide 45+ years of combined hospitality industry expertise.
- Our consultants have completed assignments in all 50 states.
- We offer specialized litigation support and expert testimony services.
- Our team holds leadership positions in international hospitality organizations.
- We conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for all lodging types.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate hotel development opportunities through comprehensive market research and financial projections. We analyze location viability, competitive positioning, and operational requirements to determine project success potential. Clients receive detailed reports assessing market demand and investment risks for all lodging types.
Impact Analysis
We assess market impact from new hotel developments on existing properties for major chains like Choice Hotels and Best Western. Our analysis considers brand competition, pricing dynamics, and occupancy trends. Clients receive objective evaluations to inform strategic decisions about property additions.
Litigation Support
Our team provides expert testimony and litigation support for hospitality disputes. We analyze financial claims, operational damages, and contractual issues. Clients receive thorough documentation and professional testimony grounded in extensive industry experience and case precedents.
Conference Center Studies
We evaluate conference center development through site analysis, facility design reviews, and operational planning. Our studies include management contract negotiations and market positioning strategies. Clients receive comprehensive assessments for corporate and university conference center projects.
Site Selection
Our site selection process involves market research, zoning evaluations, and infrastructure assessments. We help clients identify optimal locations for hospitality developments considering traffic patterns and competitive positioning. Clients receive detailed risk assessments and development viability reports.
People
Charles G. Pinkowski
Founder
With 40 years of hospitality experience, he founded Memphis-based consulting firm in 1987. Former VP of Development Planning for international hotel company, managing development of four hotel brands nationwide. Advisory Board Member for leading hotel investment conferences and university hospitality programs.
David Pear
Senior Consultant
25+ years in hospitality consulting and operations. Former Holiday Inns executive with expertise in feasibility studies and operational reviews. Holds MBA from Christian Brothers University and hospitality management certifications. Provides specialized support for development planning and litigation assignments.
Gloria McCollum
Research Director
27 years of research support for hospitality projects including historic redevelopments and mixed-use districts. Coordinates national and international conferences. Expert in conference center development and litigation support with technical research capabilities across all lodging types.
Questions
What hospitality services do you specialize in?
We specialize in feasibility studies, impact analysis, litigation support, conference center studies, and site selection for hotel developments nationwide.
How long has your firm been in business?
Pinkowski & Company & Company & Company has provided hospitality consulting services since April 1987, with 45+ years of combined industry experience.
Do you work with national hotel chains?
Yes, we've conducted impact analyses for major chains including Choice Hotels, Best Western, and Promus Hotel Corporation.
Can you help with hotel regulatory approvals?
We assist developers in navigating zoning requirements and regulatory compliance as part of our site selection and development services.
Do you offer expert testimony services?
Yes, we provide litigation support and expert testimony for hospitality industry disputes involving investors, operators, and lenders.
How do you conduct feasibility studies?
Our feasibility studies analyze market demand, competitive positioning, and financial projections to determine hotel development success potential.
