Business Presentation

Miguel Alvarez was born and raised in Miami, Florida and is the proud owner of Don Camaron Seafood Restaurant with two locations in Miami and Hialeah Gardens.

Alvarez attended the University of Florida where he received his Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science. He also received a Certificate in Latin American Studies in 1997. Shortly thereafter, he pursued his passion and dream for becoming a restaurant owner and enrolled into the Florida Culinary Institute, graduating on the Dean’s List with a degree in Food and Beverage Management.

As a first generation Cuban-American, Alvarez always aspired to open a restaurant offering an array of seafood entrees with a touch of Miami’s Latin flare. Alvarez continues to provide customers with quality and affordable seafood in a casual environment. Alvarez now has over 14 years of experience in every facet of the food and beverage industry. He currently administers the operations of his two restaurants and a fish market, overseeing a multitude of activities and managing a 4.4 million dollar budget. Alvarez is also the owner of Mialba Food Solutions, which specializes in institutional feeding. For over 8 years, Alvarez has provided meals for medical research facilities, working along side nutritionists and dieticians, following strict dietary guidelines for more than 700 subjects on a daily basis. This segment of the company has also provided nutritional lunches to local charter schools.

Don Camaron has been featured in numerous newspaper articles, such as: The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald and other local publications. In addition, Alvarez has appeared on several local radio and television stations including the NBC morning news show, South Florida Today with Nathalie Pozo, a head anchor.

Don Camaron also provides professional catering and concession services for both profit and non-profit organizations to support local community fundraising and other events such as: The Coconut Grove Arts Festival; Carnival on the Mile; Mercedes Benz Corporate Run, Calle Ocho Festival, FIU Alumni Scholarship Fishing Tournament and The Florida Marlins Celebrity Golf Classic among many others. In addition, Alvarez is actively involved and serves as an officer on the board of various organizations benefiting the South Florida community including the Hispanic Food & Beverage Foundation, Unidos Por Haiti, the Hialeah Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. Alvarez is results-driven with extensive entrepreneurial experience and a proven success record. He is a driving force constantly looking for innovative and creative ways to push the envelope, expand his horizons and move towards the future endeavors that lie ahead. Alvarez currently resides in Miami, Florida with his wife of almost 10 years, Mavis Alvarez and is the proud father of a seven-year-old son, Michael Alvarez. For more information, visit: www.doncamaronrestaurant.com

Miguel AlvarezEntrepreneur | Restaurant Owner

Who doesn’t love great quality seafood at an affordable price? Don Camarón - Seafood Grill & Market recognizes the importance of providing our customers with quality and affordable seafood in a casual environment. Don Camarón, located minutes from the Miami International Airport, offers an array of mouth-watering seafood entrees with a touch of Miami’s Latin flare, where each dish is prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail.

As you stroll inside Don Camarón’s dining area, you will see yourself suddenly surrounded by photographs of family, friends, celebrities, and local fishermen showing off their “Hero Catches”. The casual environment at Don Camarón offers something for everyone, from a showcase of beer specials to our delicious homemade desserts. At Don Camarón you will enjoy a top-notch meal, with quality service at reasonable prices.

Did you say Fresh? Don Camarón prides itself on the freshness of their seafood. There is not a day that goes by that you do not get a glimpse of local fishermen bringing their daily catches to Don Camarón’s Fish Market. The professional staff, at our Fish Market, personally inspects every fish delivered, to ensure that guests enjoy the highest quality of seafood. Making sure they taste the freshness.

Want a quick lunch or dinner? Always Fresco. Siempre Express.TM

In 2008, Don Camaron successfully launched its new concept to have an Express seafood service. Adjacent to Don Camarón’s Fish Market & dining area is Don Camarón Express service. This fast food alternative offers a variety of chosen dishes available “to-go”. The concept was created to cater to the customers that did not have time to sit down for lunch, or just wanted to make a quick stop to pick up some food for the family on their way home. The unique featured service that Don Camarón’s Express offers is the customer’s ability to hand pick a fish at Don Camarón’s Fish Market, have it delivered to the Express, have it cooked, and served as a meal. This type of service and attention to detail is what set’s Don Camarón a part from its competition.

Don Camaron has a second location in Hialeah Gardens Don Camaron launched its second location in Hialeah Gardens, FL strategically located right in front of Walmart, one of the highest grossing retail stores in the U.S.

Just a glimpse...

DON CAMARONSeafood Grill & Market

To provide a good-quality food and service at affordable prices in a friendly and clean environment.

To grow into a chain of restaurants that carries the characteristics of being a fun and casual environment, affordable and capital-producing.

We aim to have a clean establishment, adhering to all the HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) Guidelines. We expect all of our staff to have the highest standards of personal hygiene, cleanliness, ethics and integrity.

We also expect our staff to provide the friendliest and most efficient service to our customers.

We expect high standards of proper sanitation, product delivery, presentation, and service that will cultivate a loyal and enthusiastic customer base.

We will focus on marketing and other channels that help to ensure the necessary elements to grow our customer base. This will assist in reaching prospective customers, ultimately providing us with the tools necessary to be a successful restaurant.

Mission Statements

Food Concept

Don Camarón serves delicious food, including but not limited to: Seafood appetizers, soups, entrées, pastas and sandwiches, made just the way you like it at the most reasonable prices possible.

Service Concept

Don Camarón is here to serve you in the friendliest and quickest possible manner in a clean and relaxing atmosphere.

Pictures are of actual food and are not stock photography.

Food & Service Concepts

General Overview of Hialeah Gardens Location

Seating CapacityInside: 90-100Outside: 25-35 Total Seating: 115-135 Don Camaron currently has a take-out service is also equipt with a drive-thru to provide our customers convenience.

Hours of Operation Sunday through Thursday11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Friday through Saturday11:00 AM to 11:00 PMThanksgiving & Christmas Eve - Restaurant closes at 4:00 P.M.Other locations may differ from corporate hours of operations.

Indoor Seating AreaExterior of front

Exterior Patio Seating Area

Community Involvement

Community Engagements Kiwanis – Carnival Miami (Calle Ocho) Kiwanis – Christmas Celebration at Vizcaya Annual Golf Tournament for Cuban American Bar Association & Cuban American CPA Association The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL6th & 7th Annual Minority Mentoring PicnicThe Florida Marlins (450 People)FIU Alumni Scholarship Fishing TournamentMiami & Ft. Lauderdale Mercedes Corporate Run Hialeah Race Track (Re-Grand Opening) (29K)Coconut Grove Arts Festival (175K)Carnival on the Mile (125K)Immaculate Conception Church Festival (35K)Hialeah Gardens Winter Carnival – Golden Eagle Park Marlins Celebrity Golf Classic - Parkland, FL

Actual Location & Description of Site

2010 Benefit Concert “Unidos por Haiti” Don Camaron Seafood Grill Market

El Nuevo Herald

2009 Minority Mentoring Picnic Don Camaron Seafood Grill Market

The Florida Bar News

St. Pauli 2009 Model visits Don Camaron Seafood Grill Market

The Miami Herald

Featured Article (Cover Story) 2009 - El Nuevo Herald - Bloomberg

News - Seccion - Negocios

Don CamaronSeafood Grill & Market

Carnaval on the Mile at Coral Gables

March - 2008

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Featured Article 2008 - El Nuevo Herald

Featured Article 2008 - The Miami Herald

Don Camaron is featured on Channel 6 NBC’s morning news show

South Florida Today

Don Camaron is featured on Channel 6 NBC’s morning news show South Florida Today Don Camaron was invited as a guest speaker to introduce the cooking segment on the morning news show, South Florida Today. He was interviewed by head anchor and rising star, Nathalie Pozo together with the rest of the NBC Morning News Team. The segment consisted of miguel preparing one of his signature dishes, Tres Mariachis (Octupus Ceviche) - a Peruvian Delicacy. After the segment, the whole NBC staff together with the main news anchors enjoyed tasting the delicious ceviche.

Miguel Alvarez, Jr., pictured with news anchor Nathalie Pozo and Marketing Director, John Czelusniak

Don Camaron’s First Annual Biker Night December 2010

Don Camaron’s First Annual Biker Night Benefiting the Kids & Families Foundation Don Camaron’s First Annual Biker Night, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, Jose “Pepe” Diaz, President of Liberty Motorcycle Association, Rene Sardina along with Miguel Alvarez, Jr. of the Annual Bike Night benefited the Kids & Families Foundation with a ton of toys for children who face the battle with Cancer. Those who participated in this annual event helped the Kids & Families Foundation continue to brighten the lives of local pediatric patients all hosted by Don Camaron Seafood Grill & Market. The Mistress of Ceremony, Jenny Love, performed live at the event alongside with The Bushmen, who introduced the evening.

Other sponsors for the event were Peterson’s Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Budweiser, Road Rage Magazine, Liberty Motorcycle Association, Mohawk Entertainment, Hialeah Chamber of Commerce, Marlins and other in-kind sponsors.

Unidos Por Haiti Hosts Latin Benefit Concert for the American Red Cross &

The International Rescue Mission

January 2010

Unidos Por Haiti - United for HaitiBenefiting the Haitian Earthquake Victims JANUARY 2010 - Unidos Por Haiti, Inc., in collaboration with Don Camaron & HIT Magazine hosted a benefit concert at Magic City Casino to raise funds for relief efforts for those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Don Camaron was moved by the International crisis concerning the victims of Haiti’s devasting earthquake that took place in January 2010, where many were left homeless and desolate. As one of the Founders of Unidos por Haiti, Don Camaron quickly took up the challenge to organize and implement strategic alliances with neighboring community businesses, professionals, latin music artists, celebrities and local government officials in the Miami-Dade County Area to colloborate in this fundraising effort benefiting the Haitian victims. All proceeds benefited The American Red Cross and The International Rescue Committee.

Don Camaron’s sponsors Hialeah Chamber of Commerce E2B

(Education to Business Program) Fall 2009

Don Camaron Sponsors Hialeah Chamber of Commerce E2B CommitteeBenefiting the Kids & Families Foundation As a trustee member of Hialeah Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Don Camaron has taken pride in supporting the E2B Committee which brings education and local businesses together to colloborate career-oriented realtionships that help mentor students with their career choices.

Don Camaron provides these students with mentoring, career advisement and job placement opportunities.

Hialeah Mayor, Julio Robaina joins Don Camaron and the students from the culinary program at Hialeah High School

Don Camaron’s sponsors Mater Academy Elementary

Academic Excellence Program 2010-2011 School Year

Don Camaron honors students of academic excellence at Mater Academy Elementary Through its Kid’s Club Program Every quarter Don Camaron acknowledges those students of high academic achievement at Mater Academy Elementary in Hialeah Gardens with a Certificate of Achievement, a gift certificate for a FREE Kid’s Meal & Dessert, a picture under our Don Camaron Shrimp Mascot and a medal of excellence.

This program was started under the Don Camaron Kid’s Club Program at the restaurant to encourage students in the community to strive for academic excellence.

This year Don Camaron luanched its first Annual Shine Family Fun Festival to honor students with academic excellence. Every year Don Camaron will honor Mater Academy Kids by hosting this great event where keynote speakers, like the Mayor of Hialeah Gardens, will be invited to share the joy of these bright students.

Don Camaron together with the Hispanic Food & Beverage Foundation

donate culinary items to Hialeah High School Students - May 2010

Don Camaron partners with the Hispanic Food & Beverage Foundation to benefit High School Students from Hialeah High School’s Culinary Program As an officer and active member of the Hispanic Food & Beverage Foundation, Don Camaron has collaborated with the Foundation to benefit Hialeah Senior High School and Miami Senior High School to support their culinary programs.

Students from Hialeah High School’s culinary program receive pots, pans and other culinary items donated by the Hispanic Food & Beverage Foundation and Don Camaron.

Hispanic Food & Beverage Foundation The hispanic Food & Beverage Foundation was created to help develop the local students in our community. Our foundation focuses on developing culinary talent in local high schools by providing financial aid and support to the Miami-Dade Public School’s Culinary Program. In addition, we mentor and provide scholarships to young adults who are looking to start a career in the Food & Beverage Industry.

“I love the fact that I can help mentor these inner city kids towards a more promising future...” - Miguel Alvarez, Jr.

Don Camaron’s First Biker Bash April 2011

Don Camaron’s First Biker Bash Hosted by Don Camaron & Road Rage Magazine Don Camaron’s First Biker Bash was a complete success, from bounce houses for the kids to a motorcycle for every kind of person you can imagine. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and the great support from the local community the Biker Bash was definitely a memorable event.

Other sponsors for the event were Peterson’s Harley Davidson, Budweiser, Direct Motorsport, Polar Beer, State Farm, Progressive, American Rider and South Florida Motorsport.

Don Camaron’s Monthly Antique & Hot Rods

Car Show

Don Camaron’s Car Show Hosted by Don Camaron Don Camaron’s First Car Show was a complete success - from antiques, classics to hot rods that revved their engines loudly. Families gathered around for this spectacular event and enjoyed seeing all types of antique cars, sports cars and muscle cars. There was every type of car you can imagine! Then each guest enjoyed a great entrée at Don Camaron.

Don Camaron wants to continue to feature these cars and would like to invite other individuals or car clubs to feature their cars by hosting this great event every fourth Saturday of every month.

Don Camaron’s Concession Services

Don Camaron’s Concessions In the last 10 years Don Camaron has provided their professional concession services and participated in practically every major event in the area of South Florida. They have served thousands of people at local community, corporate and private events, such as: Festival Calle Ocho, Carnival on the Mile, Hialeah Race Track, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Magic City Casino, Harley Davidson, Immaculate Conception Annual Family Festival and many more.

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