About us
Orso Bruno means "brown bear" in Italian.
A nod to the qualities we bring to every engagement: loyal, steady, and built from resourcefulness. We are an owner's representative for real estate and construction, advising and managing restaurants, retailers, grocers, and medical operators nationwide.
Who we are
Real estate and construction, built for how operators actually grow.
From a single flagship to a hundred-location rollout, we help operators decide where to open, what to build, and how to manage the capital that gets them there. Our work spans site selection, lease negotiation, design management, construction oversight, project controls, and portfolio advisory.
Every recommendation we make is measured against three things: the P&L, the schedule, and the guest or patient experience. We do not represent landlords, contractors, or brokers. We represent the operator — and that changes how every decision gets made.
Meet the founder
Matthew R Mabie
Matthew is an award-winning real estate and construction advisor who founded Orso Bruno Consulting to put a steady, owner-first hand on complex build programs.
See our approachGuiding principles
What we hold ourselves to on every engagement.
Operator-aligned
We sit on your side of the table — every recommendation is scored against the P&L, not the fee.
Steady and sure-footed
Named after the brown bear. We move deliberately, and we don't spook when the market does.
Transparent reporting
One source of truth for budget, schedule, and risk — updated monthly, shared openly.
Built to scale
The same discipline works for a single flagship or a hundred-location rollout.
Have a project that needs an owner's representative?
Tell us what you're opening and we'll recommend the right scope.