Cantone Group
Cantone Group
“Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.”
We are Cantone Group, global thought leaders with a natural knack for what is new and what is next, for understanding consumer and market trends before they trend and for continuously delivering compelling and authentic results. Cantone Group is a boutique firm with a robust and diverse portfolio of expertise in Hospitality Consulting, Lifestyle Brand Ownership & Development, and Real Estate Development. Our know-how crosses borders, with the ability not only to translate languages but to translate business concepts from one market to the next through our thorough understanding of cultural complexities. We, therefore, become cross-cultural pioneers, from the project's conception to implementation.
We brings over 30 years of his global experience and vision in the luxury, hospitality and foodservice industries. Our formula offers just the right balance of precision, creativity and dedication to each project, not to mention a keen eye for beauty and a strong focus on the individuality of each client.
New York
Zurich
Capabilities
Capabilities
Capabilities
Capabilities
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
ADVISORY SERVICES
Cantone Group provides a full range of consulting services to support our clients in building hospitality models across the world. We offer extensive experience in the development, ownership and operation of upscale restaurants, food service, product development and luxury hotel and resort properties. Our international background and training management, as well as fluency in seven languages, are some of our most valuable assets, combining first-rate European training and expertise with a global client base, and an international understanding of management styles, systems, and trends..
REal Estate
Consistent with our approach and broad international market knowledge, Cantone Group provides retail brokerage under the hat of respected Real Estate firm Lee & Associates. We follow Lee & Associates principle of “Managed Real Estate,” providing a truly elevated and dedicated level of service to help businesses grow, strategically. We guide our clients through an ever-changing landscape, whether they are national chains, international chains or emerging brands. Cantone Group knows where our retailers will thrive and we make sure they do.
POrtfolio
At CG, we immerse ourselves in the DNA of the brands we create and those with whom we collaborate. We go beyond the day-to-day operations of an establishment and develop its personality, using the right channels to reach our target audiences in every market we penetrate. For us, this means taking on an all-encompassing approach to brand concept development, including brand positioning and repositioning and translation from one market to another.
Collaborations
COLLABORATIONS
Collaborations
COLLABORATIONS
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Collaborations
architects and Designers
Philosophy
PHilosophy
Philosophy
PHilosophy
“The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it. ”
We pride ourselves on five operating principles
EXCELLENCE WITHOUT EXCEPTION
At a time when the global luxury marketplace is more competitive than ever before and room for error unacceptable, one simple fact remains: excellence lies in the details. At Cantone Group we understand that to build a skyscraper you need to start with a single brick, and that first block needs to be perfect. We fine-tune each element of each project sparing nothing in the quest for quality and creation of excellence. As a result, we find ourselves pleasantly surprising our clients at every turn.
STRATEGIC CREATIVITY & INNOVATION: MAKING THE IDEAL REAL
Creativity and innovation: we know these words get thrown around a lot. But we approach them differently. It is our belief that it is not creativity or innovation but the strategic use of these ideas that drive real success. We believe in the importance of using both our heads and our hearts. This formula is invaluable to a truly unique approach and continued success.
FLEXIBILITY, ALWAYS
What makes sense today might not make sense tomorrow and what doesn’t exist today can pop up overnight, changing the game completely. At Cantone Group we believe in flexibility, in our ability to maneuver quickly and strategically in the ever-changing marketplace. We’re ok with the X-factor, with what we can’t control. And we’re confident in our ability to bend without breaking.
TRANSLATION IS CUSTOMIZATION
At Cantone Group, we believe not necessarily in globalization but in customization, in understanding that what is successful in one market can be successful in another, with some tweaking and the inherent market understanding that we provide. Not only do we think outside the box, we think outside the border, and we do it successfully every time.
PIONEERING AS A PRACTICE
Cantone Group continues to stay ahead of the game through our constant and consistent analysis of the market. We stay smarter and quicker so our clients can be smarter and faster to identify opportunities before the competition arrives. We are ambitious pioneers in our field, paving inroads to territories previously unknown.
Press
PRESS
Press
PRESS
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects. ”
