- I’m Tim Murphy -
I HELP Entertainment & Hospitality BUSINESSES Scale, Pivot, and Thrive
🚀 Expert in Scaling, Optimizing,and Transforming Businesses for Growth
With 30+ years leading transformations in entertainment, F&B, restaurants, and retail, I advise top brands and PE firms on turnarounds, M&A, growth, and operations—delivering results worldwide.
💼 Proven Leadership & Business Success
✔ 30+ years as CEO, President, COO & CFO
✔ $500M+ P&L and $570M+ capital raised
✔ Transformed 150+ brands across 10,000+ locations
✔ Led M&A deals and PE-backed exits
✔ Advisor to Cerberus, Carlyle & top PE firms
🎤 Recognized Speaker & Thought Leader
✔ Speaker at IAAPA, NRA, and top investment forums
✔ Expert on growth, turnarounds, and PE strategies
✔ Frequent panelist at major industry events
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Decades OF BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
2023-Present
TM Entertainment Consulting
2020-2024
APX Operating Company LLC (dba Boomers Parks) -
Family Entertainment Centers and Water Parks
2006-2020
CFL Investment Trusts LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Consult on strategy and operations for companies driving growth in entertainment, restaurants, and food & beverages including:
* 2025-01 to 02 - Falcon's Beyond - Orlando, FL (LBE - Experiential Location Based Entertainment)
* 2024-11 to 12 - TEX Fun & Social FEC - Texas City, TX (Houston Area)
* 2024-04 to Present - From Golf with Love - Los Angeles, CA (Advisory Board)
* 2023-01 to Present - V.I.A.A. Real Estate Group - Las Vegas, NV (Advisory Board)
* 2019-05 to Present - Board Director & Advisor - Coney Park & Happy City FECs - Colombia, Peru & Chile (Latin America) - Owned by The Carlyle Group private equity - Peru Fund (The Carlyle Group - AUM $447 billion)
Chief Executive OfficeR
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Transformed an underperforming portfolio of eight parks acquired through APEX Parks Group’s bankruptcy, improving EBITDA from negative <$10MM> to over $8MM+ by driving operational efficiencies, expanding revenue streams, and executing strategic acquisitions, licensing, franchising, and consulting initiatives.
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Led a high-impact turnaround of Boomers Parks, consisting of six family entertainment centers and two Big Kahuna’s waterparks across California, Florida, and New Jersey, under the ownership of Cerberus Capital Management (AUM $65B).
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Drove a successful exit strategy, selling the revitalized park portfolio for 6x EBITDA, significantly increasing its valuation from an initially distressed state.
Chief Executive Officer
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Led high-impact turnarounds, M&A, process optimizations, and strategic joint ventures across entertainment, food & beverages, restaurants, hospitality, resorts, retail, and real estate, driving growth and international franchise expansion.
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Executive Leadership and Advisory Roles in Private Equity, M&A and Turnarounds: Held consecutive executive and advisory roles driving M&A, private equity investments, and corporate turnarounds across entertainment, restaurants, retail, and franchising, managing $40MM–$65MM+ portfolios and executing high-value acquisitions and operational transformations. Key roles include:
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Entertainment Acquisition Advisor for Cerberus Capital ($65B AUM) (Boomers Parks) and The Carlyle Group ($447B AUM, Peru Fund) (Coney Parks & Happy City, 100+ locations).
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Board Advisor for Ponderosa & Hurricane Grills ($35MM sales).
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COO & CFO at Atlantic Street Capital (23 Jimmy John’s in Chicago - $50MM sales), optimizing financial strategy.
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CFO roles at Zeal Group (Golden Corral, Firehouse Subs, Sears Outlets - $55MM sales), Dispenser Beverages ($65MM sales), and Laurus Intl (2K-seat call center, $40MM sales).
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CEO Advisor for Fred’s Kitchen ($35MM sales), implementing financial and operational improvements.
2016-2019
Rebounderz Franchise & Development Inc.
CEO, President, CFO & Board Director
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Led all facets of operations, including training, marketing, franchising, manufacturing, real estate, and compliance for a 14-unit international family entertainment brand. Developed memberships, prototypes, and site selection to drive expansion.
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Drove company growth and secured a successful sale by expanding revenue streams and filing patent infringement lawsuits, generating long-term income.
2007-2010
Sonny’s BBQ Franchise Company
Chief Financial Officer
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Advised CEO, implemented cost-savings, improved cash flow by $4MM adding by 8+ points through COGS optimization.-
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Led franchise growth, oversaw acquisitions and prototype development for 40 franchisees and 153 locations.
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Managed due diligence and secured $110MM in private equity funding for a restaurant chain and product acquisition.
2002-2006
Specialty Restaurant Development
Early Career Experiences
Chief Financial Officer
- Led $60MM Patriot Capital private equity acquisition, acting interim CEO for 15 Applebee’s, 7 Green Hills Grilles, and Ray’s.
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Drove 750% revenue growth, opening new locations and optimizing food & labor costs, resulting in a 140% EBITDA increase.
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Chief Financial Officer - McGuffey’s Restaurants ($35MM sales)
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Finance DIRECTOR - Advantica Restaurant Group (including Denny's, Hardees, Quincy's, El Pollo Loco, Coco's, Carrows, Mother Butler Pies, Winchell Donuts, Canteen Services, Volume Services, and more. Managed $500MM+ budgets across 2,800+ restaurants, led corporate finance strategy post $1B Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring debt for Flagstar Restaurant Group.
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Finance Manager - Darden Restaurants (formerly General Mills Restaurants) Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze - $11B sales)
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Controller - Classic Chevy International & Charley’s Steakhouse ($40MM sales)
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Accounting Manager - Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, resorts, commercial real estate - $83B sales)