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Howard Cannon
Restaurateur / hotelier
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i. Biography
Howard Cannon’s work sits at the point where restaurant operations are read, tested, and explained. He is an author and Restaurant Expert Witness, and by 1978 he had stepped into Restaurant Expert Witness work at Restaurant Expert Witness in Cullman, Alabama.
The Path
That early role sits alongside later credentials in the record of Howard Cannon, whose career moved from service work into consulting and expert witness practice. Today, Howard is founder of Restaurant Consultants of America (since 1987) and CEO of Restaurant Expert Witness.
The Work Today
At Restaurant Expert Witness in Chelsea, Alabama, the work is framed around “unbiased opinions, analyses, consultation and testimony.” Howard Cannon serves there as CEO and also works as an author. The role keeps his focus on restaurant operations as something to be examined with care and explained in a form that can stand up to scrutiny.
Signature
Howard Cannon’s signature books include The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting Your Own Restaurant and Restaurant Ridiculous: Slip and Fall Personal Injury Lawsuits.
In Their Words “He and his firm provide unbiased opinions, analyses, consultation and testimony.”
Acclaim
Professional credentials include Professional Commercial Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certification (PCM), Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act – Federal Certification # 2301944 (OSHA), and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points Manager Certification (HACCP). In Howard Cannon’s case, those certifications place mediation, safety, and food-systems knowledge alongside restaurant experience, which helps explain the range of counsel attached to his name.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Howard
What is Howard Cannon's current role?
As of 2026, Howard Cannon is CEO.
Where did Howard Cannon train or study?
Howard Cannon trained at University of Wisconsin – Center Richland and Hamilton University.
What recognition has Howard Cannon received?
Professional Commercial Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certification (PCM).
