About Us

At Simmons & Sons Consulting Services, our mission is straightforward: we help large brands maximize the value of their construction spending. Too often, organizations purchase construction services on a one-off basis, treating each project as an isolated transaction. This fragmented approach leaves significant money on the table and often results in inefficiencies, scheduling delays, and weakened vendor relationships.

Our founder, Tomm Simmons, recognized this problem decades ago. During his time as Southeast
Regional Facilities Director at Wendy’s, Tomm realized that capital budgeting was stuck in an outdated
cycle. Budgets were laboriously built in spreadsheets, approvals dragged out for months, and projects
frequently started late in the fiscal year. This delay not only strained budgets but also left little time to
execute work effectively.

To solve this, Tomm pioneered a process of preparing approval forms in advance and submitting them
before year-end. This change gave his team an early start on projects, ensuring more work was
completed on time and within budget. He also began grouping similar projects together—roofs,
HVAC upgrades, remodels—and buying them out as single transactions. By leveraging volume in this
way, Wendy’s gained cost advantages, streamlined execution, and forged stronger vendor
partnerships. This concept became the cornerstone of what Simmons & Sons offers today.

From Corporate to Construction

In 2007, Tomm transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, founding a general
contracting business. Running projects from the builder’s side gave him a new lens through which to
view construction transactions. He witnessed firsthand how fragmented processes, inconsistent
scopes, and piecemeal purchasing drove costs higher for owners and created chaos for vendors. This
experience reinforced his belief that construction projects should be managed like supply chain
transactions—bundled, efficient, and mutually beneficial.

Over the years, Tomm and his team have had the privilege of working with some of the largest
restaurant brands in the country. From quick service to full-service dining, the Simmons & Sons
approach has consistently proven effective: identify commonalities across projects, bundle the work,
and negotiate from a position of strength. The result? Scalable solutions, measurable savings, and
partnerships that last.

Our Philosophy

Simplifying Complex Projects

We believe construction doesn’t need to be complicated. While the building itself may involve
hundreds of moving parts, the purchase transaction can be straightforward. By focusing on process
design and supply chain principles, we reduce complexity for both buyers and sellers.

Building Honest Partnerships

Strong business relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our methods are not about
squeezing vendors or pushing costs unrealistically low. Instead, we help both sides—buyers and
sellers—find efficiencies that strengthen partnerships and ensure mutual benefit. Vendors gain
predictable workflow, while owners gain cost savings and reliable execution.

Delivering Measurable Value

Every engagement is built on measurable results. Whether it’s a percentage reduction in planned
capital spending, faster project delivery, or improved vendor performance, we track outcomes and
hold ourselves accountable. We don’t just create strategies—we implement them side by side with
our clients.

Meet Our Founder

Tomm Simmons, Founder & Principal Consultant

Tomm’s career began in 1989, working on a Sonic remodel as part of a construction crew. His hands-on experience gave him a ground-level understanding of the challenges faced by tradespeople and contractors. Over the next decade, he steadily advanced through roles at Wendy’s International—Service Technician, Supervisor, Maintenance Manager—and ultimately rose to Southeast Regional Facilities Director. In that role, Tomm oversaw major capital budgets and hundreds of projects,
shaping the operational standards for one of the largest restaurant brands in the world.

After leaving Wendy’s, Tomm founded a successful commercial construction company, specializing
in restaurant remodels, light industrial facilities, and multi-unit auto repair shops. His entrepreneurial
journey gave him first-hand knowledge of the challenges contractors face: unpredictable schedules, inconsistent scopes, and pressure to deliver at lower costs without consistent volume. These insights became invaluable as he developed the Simmons & Sons consulting model.

Beyond his professional achievements, Tomm is a commercial real estate agent and a proud father of three. His dedication to both, career and family, underscores the values that Simmons & Sons brings to every client partnership – commitment, integrity, and a focus on long-term success.

What Sets Us Apart

• Real-World Expertise: Our team includes former contractors, executives, and project managers who understand construction inside and out.
• Proven Frameworks: We implement supply chain strategies that are tested, practical, and designed to fit your business.
• Practical Execution: We don’t stop at strategy. We roll up our sleeves and help bring plans to life.
• Unmatched Insight: With decades of experience across every layer of construction, we see challenges, risks, and opportunities more clearly than most.

Who We Serve

Simmons & Sons works with multi-unit brands across the United States. Our clients typically
operate in the restaurant, retail, and automotive sectors. These are industries where capital spending is high and speed of execution is critical.

Our requirements ensure we can deliver the maximum impact. By concentrating on large-scale clients, we unlock savings and efficiencies that would be impossible in a smaller environment.

We focus on organizations with:

• Multi-unit retail or restaurant locations
• Minimum $150 million in annual revenue
• A clear desire to reduce costs in development and planned capital spending

Our Commitment

Our promise is simple: to help you save at least 5% of your annual planned capital spending. That is
not an estimate. It’s a benchmark we’ve achieved consistently with major brands. By aligning your
capital strategy with proven processes, Simmons & Sons ensures your projects deliver more value
with less waste.

Looking Ahead

The future of construction spending is not about one-off projects. It’s about strategic planning, bundled purchasing, and mutually beneficial partnerships. At Simmons & Sons, we are committed
to leading that shift, helping the nation’s largest brands turn their buying power into measurable success.

We invite you to learn more about how we can help your organization rethink construction purchasing. Together, we can transform capital spending from a fragmented process into a powerful driver of growth, efficiency, and partnership.