China Restaurant Consulting

YCP offers specialized consulting service to elevate your presence in China's restaurant industry, leveraging global insights for growth.

China Restaurant Consulting

YCP Solidiance Restaurant Experts in China

Restaurant experts in China

In China, the restaurant industry faces rapid growth alongside intense competition and shifting consumer preferences.

YCP leverages global insights and local expertise to navigate the F&B landscape, offering strategic solutions to thrive in China's dynamic market.

As a trusted consulting firm, YCP empowers businesses to capture opportunities in China's F&B industry, ensuring sustainable success.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with China's Restaurant Professionals

In China's bustling restaurant industry, understanding local tastes is key. YCP aids in navigating these complex preferences.

Amidst fierce competition, YCP's insight into China's regulatory landscape can be your strategic advantage in the restaurant sector.

Our team at YCP crafts bespoke strategies to elevate your restaurant's presence in the Chinese market, ensuring growth and sustainability.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Elevate your restaurant's success in China with our tailored marketing & sales strategies.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Optimize your restaurant's operations in China with YCP's specialized consulting.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Streamlining supply chains for China's restaurants with unmatched local expertise.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Elevate your China M&A, transactions, and PMI objectives with expert guidance from YCP.

  • 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 fine-tunes restaurant strategies in China for growth and innovation.

  • 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 China's restaurants 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

Expert China restaurant consulting to enhance your dining business's success.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

YCP drives sustainability practices for restaurants across China with unmatched expertise.

  • 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 China restaurant brand with YCP's market research expertise.

  • 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 China

Increasing labor costs in China's restaurant market

  • Labor costs constitute roughly 30% of Chinese restaurant expenses, reflecting significant wage growth. This pressure affects restaurant profit margins extensively.
  • Restaurants should invest in automation technologies to counter rising labor costs. The Chinese government encourages this shift with support worth over $8 billion.

Stringent food safety regulations in China

  • China's food safety laws require rigorous compliance, with companies facing fines up to $1.5 million for infractions. Compliance increases operational challenges.
  • Adopting certified quality management systems can ensure compliance. Engaging in partnerships with local certification bodies provides another strategic solution.

Expanding middle-class demand for diversified cuisines

  • Rapid growth of China's middle class, numbering over 400 million, is boosting demand for diverse culinary experiences. This trend opens up opportunities for variety.
  • By incorporating international and fusion cuisines_menu, restaurants can capitalize on this trend. Incentives for innovation amounting to $4 million from provincial programs notably aid this effort.

Embracing digital transformations in restaurant services

  • Digital ordering and payment options have surged by nearly 70% among Chinese diners in recent years. This transformation aids customer turnover and satisfaction.
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Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"We are pleased to recommend the management services of YCP Solidiance, who led us in the planning, set-up and operational start of our China manufacturing facility. Their team was dedicated, innovative at problem solving and creative in their support. Without leadership, we would have never been able to navigate the complex environment in a timely fashion so as to meet our customer requirements."

Vari-Form

General Manager

Vari-Form

"When I came to rebuild our China organization there was only one trusted advisor I knew I could turn to for support. Having used YCP Solidiance in former roles, I knew they had the industry expertise, vast proprietary resources and having successfully used their insights before, I knew they were the right resource for growing our China market."

Fosroc China

President

Fosroc China

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.

Commercial Facility Trends and Industry Insights in Shanghai

Client

A global trader in textiles, machinery, and energy in Japan

Area

Greater China

Expertise Scope

Market Research, On-Site Visits, Brand Presence Analysis

Project Summary

The research team conducted desktop research, cold calls, and on-site visits to commercial facilities in Shanghai, where focus was on large-scale shopping malls and department stores operational as of April 2024. The research encompassed various industries, including apparel and food and beverage sectors. Additionally, the team screened Japanese brands that entered Shanghai in recent years and analyzed their market presence.

YCP in Media

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YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Publications

Changes in consumption in China and dynamic adjustments
Changes in China's Consumption and Corporate Management Post-Pandemic
China hair care market insights: Presence of Japanese brands in the hair color market
Market structure of China's online recruitment market

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner, Management Service Division CEO

M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Yuki Ishida

Yuki Ishida

Group CEO, Managing Partner

Masters in Engineering, University of Tokyo

Leon Cheng

Leon Cheng

Partner

M.B.A., USTC

Kei Hasegawa

Kei Hasegawa

Partner

B.A. in Economics, Waseda University

Talk to Our Restaurant Experts

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