Biz Ops Studio is the digital home of Andrew Runnette's fractional operations and financial architecture practice, built for scaling companies that need C-suite-level leadership without the full-time overhead. The platform brings together two complementary offerings: fractional COO and CFO engagements that embed operating and financial rigor into growing businesses, and operator-backed cowarehousing feasibility studies grounded in real operating data across 50+ markets.
It is built for founders and operators hitting a growth wall — flex space operators, property managers, prop-tech startups, brokers, building owners, and developers — who want senior judgment on pricing, systems, staffing, and finance without committing to a full-time hire. Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute call and scales from a one-off market scan to ongoing fractional leadership.
Biz Ops Studio is built and run by Andrew Runnette, a fractional COO and CFO based in Los Angeles with 25+ years of operating experience — from managing $300M+ P&Ls and opening 37 locations at Whole Foods Market to building and scaling flex-space and tech operations from the ground up.
What it does
Fractional COO & CFO engagements plus operator-backed cowarehousing feasibility studies.
Who it's for
Founders, operators, brokers, owners, and developers hitting a growth wall.
Who builds it
Andrew Runnette — 25+ years running real operations across retail, flex space, and tech.
I combine institutional-grade asset strategy with the operational rigor required to win in Coworking, Cowarehousing, and high-growth Tech/AI environments. From occupancy optimization to AI-powered tech stacks, I bridge the gap between vision and execution.
Whether you're a flex space operator hitting a growth wall, a landlord launching a white-label flex brand, or a Tech/AI startup needing to professionalize your back office—I help you maximize revenue, build scalable systems, and eliminate operational friction.
I'm originally from Pittsburgh and now call Los Angeles home. After 13 years with Whole Foods Market—where I managed $300M+ P&Ls, opened 37 locations, and trained thousands of team members—I discovered my passion for building scalable systems that transform how businesses operate.
When I'm not optimizing operations, you'll find me on the golf course, spending time with my two daughters, staying current with AI and automation tools, or working on my next systems improvement project. I believe great operations should feel invisible to customers while creating outsized value for owners—that's the sweet spot where hospitality meets real estate.
$275K → $1.8M
Revenue scaling at Valiant
$0 → $600K MRR
Built Portal from ground up
37
Whole Foods locations planned & opened
12
Restaurants planned & opened at Whole Foods
6,000+
Team members trained at Whole Foods
7 Markets
National expansion at Pod Foods
Two decades of building scalable systems across multiple industries
Chief Operating Officer
2022 - 2026
Director of Logistics
2021 - 2022
Chief Operating Officer
2018 - 2021
Regional Director
2003 - 2016
If it's not a fit, I'll point you at someone who is: another fractional operator, a CFO, a broker, whoever your business actually needs.
Book a Free Consultationandrew@bizopsstudio.com
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Website
bizopsstudio.com
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