Profish, an OceanPro Industries company is the premier seafood company in Washington DC. We are dedicated to bringing the finest, safest and most varied line of seafood to your table. With over twenty (20) years of business experience, Profish has established itself as a company responsive to the needs of its customers while maintaining a strict regimen of always striving to have the freshest available seafood product at a price that's always highly competitive.

Joe A. Spinelli is celebrated for more than 50 years of outstanding service, management and business ownership in the
restaurant and hospitality sector
GRASONVILLE, MD, September 25, 2025, Joe A. Spinelli has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As
in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value.
Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account
during the selection process.
Mr. Spinelli has led a remarkable career spanning more than five decades in the
hospitality industry, demonstrating consistent excellence in restaurant development
and business leadership. Since 1981, he has served as president and chief executive
officer of Restaurant Consultants Inc. in College Park, Maryland, taking great pride
in supporting restaurateurs and witnessing their establishments flourish. From design
to development and grand openings, he provides extensive expertise in food service
consultations, architectural design, branding, business plans, construction managing
and permit expediting and many other services to help his clients achieve operational
success. Notably, Restaurant Consultants is a full-service consulting firm that helps
clients open their restaurants as smoothly as possible, and Mr. Spinelli has completed
over 9,000 restaurant-related projects thus far.
Upon entering the business world in 1975 at age 24, he quickly demonstrated strong
self-assurance by generating over $3 million in sales early in his career, serving as a
testament to his drive and skill in business operations. Likewise in 1975, he was president and chief executive officer of
Donovan and Spinelli Equipment Corporation for 12 years, managing 200 employees and servicing the restaurant
industry through equipment sales, food service design, Architectural design and general construction, custom millwork,
Electrical Contracting division. Mr. Spinelli, acquired Dial-Temp refrigeration in 1979, specializing in refrigeration
service, maintenance and equipment installation. The company’s main area of concentration was in National Grocery
Chains. He purchased a custom Stainless-Steel Manufacturing facility in early 1980’s over 100,000 sq ft of production
area and was the vice president and chief operating officer of Amsco Metal Works, overseeing more than 300 employees
and reaching over $12 million in sales.
In addition to his role with Restaurant Consultants, (www.restconsultant.com )Mr. Spinelli is directly involved with
several prominent restaurant ventures. Since 2018, he has been a concept developer and partner for Mecho’s Dominican
Kitchen in Washington, DC, contributing to the brand’s strategic direction and expansion in providing homestyle
Dominican dishes. From 2016 to 2023, he held similar roles with Ida B’s Table 235 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD, a
modern soul food restaurant at 6000 sq ft. restaurant playing a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s identity and market
presence. Mr. Spinelli is also a partner and the owner of Bolt Burgers 1010 Mass. Ave NW in Washington, DC. In 2007
Mr. Spinelli opened the Varsity Grill, located at 8428 Baltimore Ave College Park, Md. A 5000 sq ft. sports bar located
adjacent to the University of Maryland. In the early stages of his career, he was also responsible for the development of
a steak delivery franchise chain called “ Steak Around” in the Maryland, Washington and Virginia area, and served as
an area developer for seven counties in Maryland, and owned and operated 3 units, among other foundational position
Mr. Spinelli’s business-oriented spirit is further evident as a partner and Cofounder at FranPoint Partners in Annapolis,
Maryland, where he has developed innovative business models and provided counsel for emerging franchising restaurant
operations. Notably, the franchise development and outsourcing company helps emerging restaurant franchisors reach
the critical 100-unit milestone. In this regard, Mr. Spinelli assists in all aspects of franchising, from concept development
to over hundreds of franchise sales, marketing, real estate, operations and construction management.
Mr. Spinelli was a principal owner and Cofounder in 1994 for 28 years of Restaurant Brokers & Developers Inc.
(www.therestaurantbroker.com) in College Park, MD. a real estate company, specializing in restaurant leasing
negotiations, sales, tenant representation, site evaluation, business evaluation, appraisals and franchise sales.
Before venturing into hospitality and entrepreneurship, Mr. Spinelli began his professional journey with four years of
service in the United States Army Reserve and two years of active-duty 3rd team SFG. His military experience instilled
the importance of discipline, collaboration and leadership skills that have been integral to his subsequent achievements
in business.
Mr. Spinelli earned a Bachelor of Arts in architecture from the University of Pittsburgh in 1972. To share insights and
stay aware of best practices within the field, he was a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Potomac
Valley, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and
the Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM).
Mr. Spinelli attributes his enduring success to confidence and stability, qualities he credits to his family’s influence. Mr.
Spinelli maintains an active lifestyle by playing sports, exercising and traveling during his personal time. Happily
married and a proud father and grandfather, he aspires to watch his grandchildren thrive in the coming years while
continuing along the fulfilling path he has established. His decades of accomplishments in hospitality, entrepreneurship
and consulting are matched by his devotion to family and meaningful impact on every community he serves

HUB International is a global insurance brokerage providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and service through over 400 locations across NorthAmerica. As a leading broker and advisor, HUB International is committed to delivering insurance and risk solutions with thoughtful strategic planning and professional services that protect and enhance our clients’ performance. Together we can develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that protects your business and most importantly… your reputation. Let’s work together to build a customized hospitality risk management strategy for your business.

The largest broadline wholesale food service distributor in Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. Serving independent restaurants, carryouts, delis, caterers, country clubs and grocery stores.

Tech 24 is Virginia, Maryland, Metro DC, and the Outer Banks’ complete service and repair company. We deliver Tech 24 professional Services to our commercial clients and the restaurant industry 24-hours a day. The most critical service we can provide your organization is “Peace of Mind”. One phone call to Tech 24 will solve all of your problems with HVAC,Electrical,Refrigeration,Coffee / Brew & Grind Equipment,Foodservice Equipment,Exhaust Systems,Remodeling,Water Heaters,Plumbing,Doors & Hardware,Facilities Health Department issues, etc.

The Power of ONE From many great individuals USI has become one unique industry leader. USI began in 1994 with a single office of $6.5 million of revenue and 40 associates. Today, USI is approaching $2 billion in revenue with more than 8,000 associates in approximately 200 offices across the country. USI has served over 500,000 clients meeting their property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk and retirement needs nationwide. We have more than 150 years of consulting and brokerage experience through our acquired agencies, with local offices dating back in their communities as far as the late 1800s. USI combines industry leading national capabilities delivered through longstanding, passionate and committed local service teams. USI stands for Understand, Service and Innovate. At USI we work to Understand the specific needs of our clients, to provide an unparalleled local Service experience, and to Innovate with cutting edge solutions so our clients can continue to invest and grow. The power of USI, and our ability to bring best-in-class solutions and services to our clients and our communities, is achieved through the collective knowledge and experience of our professionals coming together as ONE.

Simple Business Solutions for Your Legal Needs

A full-service business law firm, Veritas Law has expertise in corporate and transactional law, litigation, and licensing. From family-owned businesses and neighborhood restaurants, to multinational companies, our clients’ needs come first.

Schedule a free consultation and start solving your business issues now with a team of friendly, knowledgeable and competent attorneys licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Watermark Foods was formed in August of 1995, in Annapolis, MD, as part of a specialty food company of the same name in Rochester, NY. It was operated as a separate company until September 11 2001, when it was moved to its present location in Hanover, MD. Belair Produce later acquired Watermark Foods in July of 2002 to enhance their product lines and offer more to their customers. As parent company of Watermark Foods, Belair first opened in 1910 and has been family owned and operated until the present day. Belair owns all assets outright including the present facilities (24,000 sq. ft). Specialty foods have become mainstream items for most food service companies with some carrying thousands of products. Watermark has taken a slightly different approach by concentrating on core product groups and offering a broad variety of items for express special orders. A fast response and adaptability is our main interest.

Flash PR is a full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in restaurants, food & beverage, culinary personalities, wine & spirits, hospitality, lifestyle and travel/destination.

Gold Standard PR is a boutique PR and marketing consultancy specializing in the hospitality, travel and food/beverage industries in the National Capital Region.

You can rely on our years of industry experience to help put the finishing touches on your restaurant. With non-linting table linens and absorbent napkins from Your Linen Service, you can individualize your dining room to create the ambiance you desire. From the elegance of cool, crisp white to country ginghams, we have a linen decor to please your customers. Our table linens and napkins will also help you in your efforts to be more environmentally friendly and reduce waste as you rely on re-usable products. Also, most diners will use several paper napkins during a meal, but they will require only one linen napkin. We also provide an extensive collection of superior cleaning products including mats, towels and mops.

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. provides research, consulting and advisory services to improve commercial, residential and multifamily built environments for private and public sector clients. We specialize in energy, sustainability and accessibility consulting as well as certification, research & development and compliance services. Our engineers and architects have led the way since 1972 in the development of best practices to achieve high performance buildings. As a matter of course, we collaborate with our clients to produce the most cost-effective and innovative solutions.

Atlas Brew Works is a production brewery providing the DC are with ale and lagers from traditions in the Old World and the New.

manufacturer of distilled spirits

Rasmus specializes in personal property and commercial assets. Our most successful market is restaurant equipment (selling, inventory, photography) as well as machinery, HVAC, antiques, hospitals, hotels, personal property, real estate, etc. We're here to assist with both buying and selling! We are happy to provide free evaluations and/or paid appraisals. "The stuff you need at the price you set!"

FRESHFARM Markets is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build and strengthen the local, sustainable food movement in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We do this by operating producer-only farmers markets that provide vital economic opportunities for local farmers and artisanal producers, and through innovative outreach programs that educate the public about food and related environmental issues.

Trendystia MRC (Maryland Restaurant Consulting) provides a suite of food costing, menu management solutions, trend-vetting application, menu development services and customer engagement programs geared toward single-unit, multi-unit and multi-concept restaurant companies across the United States. Additionally, through ConciergeVertical Labs, it helps foodservice purveyors engage and retain restaurant customers. Restaurant clients appreciate a track record of added profitability for past clients, as well as a high level of customer service and personalized attention.