Strategic HR

Tailored FOR Growth

Embedding HR leadership into your operations

About Us

Your go-to HR partner for Hospitality and Quick-Service Restaurant industries.

Adam Fernandez is your go-to Human Resources partner for the Hospitality and Quick Service Restaurant industries. With smart, scalable solutions, helps fast-growing brands and independent operators tackle real HR challenges—like high turnover, compliance headaches, and clunky people processes.

As AFCO HR, we provide HR as a Service (HRaaS) that delivers flexible and efficient solution that actually works for your team. Get expert HR and General Administration support tailored to your company's needs—from hiring to compliance and everything in between. We aim to simplify HR processes, enhance company culture, and maintain compliance. We’ve got your back, so you can focus on growing.

Proud AFCO Partners

hr gaps that waste your time

most companies are held back because...

Unclear Policies: Outdated policies and a missing handbook expose your business to silent risks and costly legal battles.

Overloaded Staff: An overloaded HR manager leads to informal records and a dangerous lack of proper documentation.

Lack of Tools: Without the right tools, performance reviews become inconsistent, hurting team morale and fairness.

Unstructured Growth: Rapid growth without HR structure creates major legal liabilities and leaves you exposed during a crisis.

real solutions for real people problems

HR Services That Deliver

Onboarding &

Talent Services

We build winning teams by attracting the right talent and creating a flawless, compliant onboarding process that makes new hires feel valued and ready to succeed from day one.

Payroll & Benefits

Management

We simplify payroll and benefits with expert administration, ensuring total accuracy from invoice reconciliation to seamless open enrollment for your team.

Learning &

Development Programs

We ignite your team's potential with development programs that boost performance, elevate work quality, and drive your company's long-term success.

Technology

Support

We help businesses master their HR tech stack- from evaluating HCM and HRIS platforms to full-scale implementation- integrating payroll, benefits, and scheduling systems for seamless workflows, total compliance, and peak efficiency.

Nearshoring

Solutions

We connect you with top administrative talent in your timezone, streamlining your workflows and slashing your hiring costs compared to traditional US-based options.

Discover tailored HR services designed to solve your toughest workforce challenges — with hands-on support

led by Adam and his team of HR professionals.

HR Nearshoring Solutions

Cost-effective HR professionals & General Admin Assistants based in Columbia

Real-time collaboration between teams

Experts in HR systems management

New Restaurant Openings (NROs)

Our specialized Human Resources support ensures your opening is seamless and successful. From recruiting top talent to onboarding and compliance, we handle every HR detail so you can focus on your guests.

Recruitment & Staffing

Onboarding & Training

Payroll & Benefits Setup

Compliance Management

Culture Building

Ready to open your doors? Let us handle the HR.

why choose AFCO?

We don't just consult.

we collaborate.

We take the time to understand your business, people, and culture, ensuring that everything we do is tailored to your unique needs and goals. By helping you stay ahead of employment laws, we reduce risk across every location. You have direct access to HR expertise whenever and wherever you need it, and we provide big-picture HR leadership without the cost of a full-time CHRO.

Technology Support & Data Consulting

We master your HRIS/HCM tech implementation and optimize your systems, delivering flawlessly smooth operations and a user experience your team will rave about.

Business Process Automation

Data Transformation & Analysis

Financial Data Visualization

KPI Alert and Monitoring Systems

Custom Business Applications

see what others are saying

work with AFCO

"We're proud to call Adam a trusted partner in our journey"

Partnering with Adam Fernandez and AFCO-HR has been a game-changer for our restaurant group. Over the past year, Adam’s strategic leadership in people operations has brought clarity, structure, and momentum to our internal processes. From streamlining workflows to laying the groundwork for scalable growth, his guidance has helped us evolve with confidence.

Adam doesn’t just consult—he integrates. His deep understanding of hospitality operations and his hands-on approach have made him an indispensable part of our leadership team. AFCO-HR continues to support us as we grow, ensuring our systems stay resilient, our teams stay empowered, and our vision stays on track. We’re proud to call Adam a trusted partner in our journey.

— Diana Cestoni-Navas (Chief Administrator)

"We're proud to have AFCO-HR by our side as we continue to expand"

AFCO-HR has been an invaluable partner to La Bonanza Hospitality Group over the past two years. From optimizing our ADP-WFN system and streamlining workflows to training our managers and handling complex HR issues, they've been an extension of our team.

Their expertise in risk management, including guest incident awareness and workers’ compensation, has helped us reduce liabilities and improve safety. Additionally, their support in developing training manuals, handbooks, and ensuring compliance has been instrumental in strengthening our operations.

Adam doesn’t just consult—he becomes a trusted member of our leadership team, helping us grow with confidence and clarity. We’re proud to have AFCO-HR by our side as we continue to expand.

— Blanca Cuello (COO)

"Adam and his team have been incredible handling all of our HR needs"

AFCO has been an absolute lifesaver for our business.

Managing a team of over 100 employees is difficult - and Adam and his team have been incredible handling all of our HR needs - giving me the time and freedom to focus on growing the business.

He brings over a decades worth of HR experience to our business that otherwise wouldn’t be equipped to handle the demands of all our employees!

— Mike Bracciale (COO)

"AFCO has been a trusted partner every step of the way."

Working with Adam and the AFCO team over the past year has been a game changer for our organization.

They have helped us streamline and systemize HR functions, including payroll, healthcare enrollment, and policy development. As our company grows, his strategic guidance has been instrumental in evolving our HR infrastructure to meet both current and future needs. AFCO has been a trusted partner every step of the way.

— Adrian Jimenez (CEO)

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"He provides a lot of support [and a] tremendous work ethic."

"Adam helped to build the infrastructure... within our HR department, helping to lay down the foundation, improving workflows, [and] processes... bringing his expertise and knowledge to the business has been tremendous for us."

— Michael Rodriguez, Owner & COO, Wenco Restaurant Group (40+ Location Wendy's Franchisee

"We have, and will continue to, recommend your services to other companies"

Thank you for the quality of service provided by your company. We sincerely appreciate your efficient, gracious customer service, the level of detail and accountability you have demonstrated on each project, and the way you conduct business.

We have, and will continue to, recommend your services to other companies and contacts. Our team could not be more satisfied with your work, and we look forward to continuing this relationship.

— Earl J Campos Devine (Managing Partner)

"Adam has personally guided and trained me through the complexities of HR"

Working with Adam and the AFCO team has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Adam has personally guided and trained me through the complexities of HR, helping me grow in my role and gain the confidence to manage processes effectively.

His support has brought much-needed structure to our operations at Florida Wingmen LLC—whether it’s policy implementation, compliance, or overall HR best practices. AFCO has truly become a reliable and strategic partner in our company’s continued growth.