Empowering Entrepreuners
on their F&B journey of success Since 2010
Welcome to Cornerstone 61 Consultancy, formerly known as Restaurant Secrets Inc.
I’m Gabrielle F. Mather, the Founder & CEO. I’ve personally led the launch and transformation of over 500+ F&B brands across the UAE, GCC, Africa, and globally. Whether you’re starting your first restaurant or scaling a group, I can help you do it right—from day one.

I’m Gabrielle F. Mather, the Founder & CEO. I’ve personally led the launch and transformation of over 500+ F&B brands across the UAE, GCC, Africa, and globally. Whether you’re starting your first restaurant or scaling a group, I can help you do it right—from day one.
Gabrielle Mather, is the CEO & Founder of Restaurant Secrets Inc (estd 2011) and Cornerstone 61 Consultancy (estd 2021). For over two decades, F&B; has been Gabrielle’s passion, driving her to continually evolve and learn. As a seasoned restaurateur and operator, she enjoys the trust of a diverse clientele across the GCC, serving as their esteemed F&B; consultant. In her leadership role as CEO/Founder of Restaurant Secrets Inc. and Cornerstone 61 Consultancy, she represents innovation and excellence.
I Welcome you to Cornerstone 61 Consultancy,
formerly known as Restaurant Secrets Inc.
WHAT WE DO
At Cornerstone 61 Consultancy, we incubate & build F&B brands from the ground up. With my team, I lead the full journey from concept to launch, including:


We bring skin to the game, work hands-on, one-on-one, with operators who are serious about doing it right.
WHAT SETS US APART
We’re the UAE’s only consultancy with this global standard, ensuring creativity is supported by efficient processes for timely execution.
As an F&B Business Incubator, Consultant, and Operator, we bring invaluable real-world experience.
We have successfully delivered projects across the GCC and internationally.
who leads all projects personally. You get the same attention no matter the size of your project.
80% of our projects fall under the casual dining segment, 20% are licensed & fine dining projects, and 40% are turn-key projects.
10% are multi-revenue, licensed brands or destination-based projects.
60% of our projects are fully incubated and launched by our team.
View Our Projects
READY TO BUILD SOMETHING THAT LASTS?
If you’ve explored our Services, seen our Projects, read the Testimonials, or heard us on our Podcast & PR, then, let’s talk. We are a focused boutique firm & only take on a select number of projects to keep our focus sharp. If you’re serious about launching or transforming your brand, let’s build it together.
Testimonials

Restaurant Secrets Inc. is now operating as Cornerstone 61 Consultancy.
After more than 20 years of shaping over 500 successful F&B brands, we are evolving to be more future-focused. Cornerstone 61 Consultancy is the next chapter, built to empower modern businesses with strategic consultancy, innovative solutions, and a bold approach to brand transformation using the cornerstone pillars of excellence, creativity, integrity & stewardship on which Restaurant Secrets was built & has thrived for more than 2 decades.
Welcome to new excellence.
Our expertise remains, but our vision expands.