The Gray Cat Blog

A comprehensive collection of blogs designed to assist small business owners and multi-unit operators.

Relocating A Store Feb 03, 2023

The lease is up at your existing location, and the new center down the street is happening. The thought of relocating your business is daunting – when will you find the time and will I lose...

The Post Pandemic Path Forward Feb 03, 2023

Raise your hand if you included the word “pandemic” in your 2020 business plan. Yeah, me either. I went from traveling 200,000 miles in 2019, to not getting on a plane for...

Creating Customer Experiences, Not Transactions Feb 03, 2023

I recently created a new presentation called There’s a New Store in Town – Are You Ready for the Disruption? This presentation covered a myriad of...

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John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!

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