Hong Kong Restaurant Consulting

YCP offers tailored consulting services to elevate your Hong Kong restaurant business, leveraging global insights for local market success.

YCP Solidiance Restaurant Experts in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, the F&B industry faces dynamic changes, demanding innovative restaurant concepts.

YCP, a leading consulting firm, empowers F&B enterprises in Hong Kong with strategic insights and global expertise, tackling market challenges head-on.

As your trusted partner, YCP transforms obstacles into opportunities, ensuring your restaurant thrives in Hong Kong's competitive landscape.

YCP in Numbers

Projects across Asia

Offices

Portfolio Businesses

Professionals

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

Hong Kong's restaurant industry faces rapid changes. YCP aids clients in navigating these shifts, ensuring growth and competitive edge.

Amidst evolving culinary trends and consumer preferences, YCP positions your business at the forefront of Hong Kong’s vibrant food scene.

With YCP's expertise, navigate Hong Kong's regulatory landscape and unlock new opportunities in the restaurant sector.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Elevate your Hong Kong restaurant's sales & marketing for standout success.

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

Operations

YCP optimizes restaurant operations in Hong Kong, boosting efficiency and growth.

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

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your HK restaurant's supply chain for peak efficiency and growth with YCP.

Supply Chain
Digital Supply Chain
Procurement
Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Elevate your Hong Kong restaurant's value through expert M&A and PMI strategies.

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

Streamline your restaurant's success in Hong Kong with YCP's strategic guidance.

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

Drive your Hong Kong restaurant's growth with YCP's digital transformation acumen.

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

Optimizing Hong Kong's dining scene with expert Public Services consultancy.

Economic Development
Public Policy Development
E-Governance

Sustainability

YCP guides Hong Kong restaurants on pioneering sustainability practices.

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 Hong Kong restaurant with YCP's expert market research insights.

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 Hong Kong

High Operating Costs and Real Estate Prices

In Hong Kong, operating expenses constitute around 80% of a restaurant's budget, with rent alone averaging 30-35%, making financial margins thin.
Restaurants should focus on refining operational efficiency and seeking prime locations in developing areas with lower rents.

Skilled Labor Shortages Impacting Growth

Hong Kong's restaurant sector is facing a labor shortage with vacancy rates at around 8.5%, impairing service quality and expansion plans.
To combat shortages, restaurants could invest in ongoing training programs and automation technologies to streamline operations.

Rising Demand for Diverse Culinary Experiences

With a steady 7% annual growth in food & beverage industry revenues, there’s a high consumer appetite for diverse and innovative dining experiences.
Business can leverage this trend by featuring varied, fusion cuisine, and introducing thematic dining experiences to capture broader market segments.

Increase in Tourism and Meal Delivery Services

Inbound tourism rose by 22% in the past year boosting sales; moreover, food delivery witnessed 10% growth emphasising the sector's adaptation potential.
Restaurants should capitalize on these trends by enhancing takeaway or delivery services, and expanding menus catering to tourists aligning with international tastes.

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."

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."

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.