Hi, I’m Melanie—founder of CMO & Co. and a marketing leader who’s helped brands grow from the inside out.

Over the past decade, I’ve led marketing and creative for national and global powerhouse brands, and created purpose-driven campaigns for nonprofits and major universities. I’ve built loyalty programs from the ground up, launched national rebrands, driven multi-market growth, and scaled local favorites into regional standouts.

But here’s the truth: not every restaurant needs (or can afford) a full-time CMO.
That’s where CMO & Co. comes in.

We offer fractional marketing leadership tailored for:

• Independent restaurants looking to grow without burning out.

• Small chains that need structure, strategy, and support.

• Franchised brands that want consistency across markets.

Whether you need a full strategic overhaul or just someone to own the marketing calendar, we roll up our sleeves and get to work—with pricing and packages built for small-business realities, not corporate bloat.

You get real expertise, real results, and a real partner—without the overhead of a full-time exec.

Let’s build your brand into the next hometown favorite.