
YCP Solidiance Restaurant Experts in Asia

Asia's F&B landscape is dynamic, with emerging trends and rising consumer expectations shaping the restaurant industry.
YCP leverages deep industry insight and global expertise to navigate challenges and unlock growth potentials for F&B businesses in Asia.
As a trusted consulting firm, YCP stands as a beacon for F&B entities in Asia, guiding them towards sustainable success.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Asia's Restaurant Professionals
The restaurant industry in Asia is vibrant and diverse, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the region. YCP aids clients to navigate this complex landscape.
YCP's expertise in Asia's restaurant scene enables clients to identify growth opportunities, optimize operations, and innovate in a highly competitive market.
With a deep understanding of consumer preferences across Asia, YCP positions clients at the forefront of the industry, ensuring they thrive in dynamic market conditions.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Enhancing Asia's restaurant revenues through expert Marketing & Sales strategies.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Streamlining Asia's restaurant operations with unmatched industry knowledge.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Elevate your restaurant's supply chain efficiency across Asia with YCP's expert guidance.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Boost your Asia M&A, transactions, and PMI success with YCP's expert guidance.
- M&A Strategy
- Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
- M&A Target Scouting
- Buyer/Investor Search
- Commercial Due Diligence
- M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
- Valuation
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Value Creation
- IPO PMO
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital
Strategy
YCP tailors strategy solutions for Asia's dynamic restaurant scene, driving growth.
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- New Business Development
- Organization Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Asset/Project Risk Management
- Digital Strategy
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
Digital Transformation
Empowering Asia's dining sector with cutting-edge digital transformation solutions.
- DX Vision
- Digital Roadmap
- CIO/CDO Support
- System Architecture Design
- DX PMO
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Big Data Analysis
- IT Organization Design & Restructuring
- IT Portfolio Management
- Off-shore Development Centre Set-up
Public Services
YCP boosts your restaurant's success in Asia with tailored public service strategies.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
YCP transforms Asia's dining scene with leading sustainability practices for growth.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Market Research
Elevate your restaurant's success in Asia with YCP's expert market research.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- B2B Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Restaurant Sector in Asia
Labor Shortages Impact on Asian Restaurant Industry
- The Asian restaurant sector employs millions, but faces a worker shortage with a gap of 17%. This shortage impacts service quality and operational efficiency critically.
- Investing in training programs to optimize current workforce efficiency can help address this gap. Utilizing technology in operations could also mitigate the reliance on a larger workforce.
Regulatory Compliance Challenges and Costs
- Asian restaurant operators must adhere to diverse and evolving regulations, which increases operational costs by around 20%. These stiff regulations can pose significant operational challenges.
- To manage, businesses can adopt standardized processes and utilize consultancy services. Digital platforms can also provide real-time compliance tracking and adjustments for enhanced adherence.
Growing Affluence and Dining Out Habit Leverage
- Asia’s middle class is projected to reach over 3 billion by 2030, sparking demand for varied and experiential dining. This rise in disposable income is bolstering restaurant revenues significantly.
- Restaurants can cater to this surge by diversifying menus and enhancing the dining experience. Adapt your offer to regional tastes and modern preferences to capture this expanding market.
Technological Advancement Adoption in Restaurant Operation
- Advancements in AI and data analytics present vast prospects for progress, with AI adoption in restaurants increasing by 15%. They streamline operations and enhance customer experience.
- Engaging in blockchain for supply chain transparency or AI-driven analytics for understanding customer preferences can propel performance optimization, reducing waste by at least 20%.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"YCP Solidiance did a great job in our Asia distributors network project. Their groundwork, analysis, communication, and follow-through was exactly as needed to make the final delivery very useful and applicable to our Asia growth strategy. YCP Solidiance exceeded my expectations at every level."
President of Sales & Marketing
Boehringer Ingelheim
"YCP Solidiance's deep understanding of the Myanmar F&B sector helped us to better understand where the sources of growth will come from, enabling us to focus on the right product categories and craft strategies to win in Myanmar. We appreciated YCP Solidiance’s team strength and the support provided by their management team in this emerging market."
Managing Director
Nestle Myanmar
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Long-Term Marketing Advisory Services in Hong Kong
Client
A leading diamond trading company in Hong Kong
Area
Hong Kong
Expertise Scope
Advertising Budget Optimization, Content Strategy Advisory, Competitor Monitoring
Project Summary
We proposed a data-driven advertising budget mix for the client, supporting them with execution control and a refined content strategy. Our team provided guidance on ad spend management, recommending budget allocation shifts, target audience refinement, and competitor monitoring. We collaborated with the client’s sales team, identifying customer preference changes, external growth factors, and competitor actions to improve advertising performance and drive sales in Hong Kong.
M&A Target Analysis and Engagement Strategy Development in Japan
Client
A global leader in apparel manufacturing based in India
Area
Japan
Expertise Scope
M&A Target Analysis, Communication Planning, Engagement Facilitation
Project Summary
Our team conducted analysis and validation on the M&A target company list specified by the client, wherein we assisted in initiating conversations with up to 10 target companies. Our approach included understanding the client's M&A strategy, developing communication plans for engagement with target companies, performing in-depth analysis and validation of the target list, and approaching these companies using appropriate methods.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner, Management Service Division CEO
M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Yuki Ishida
Group CEO, Managing Partner
Masters in Engineering, University of Tokyo

Leon Cheng
Partner
M.B.A., USTC

Kei Hasegawa
Partner
B.A. in Economics, Waseda University
Talk to Our Restaurant Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP Solidiance
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus
YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP Solidiance
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus