
YCP Solidiance Food Services Experts in Japan

In Japan, the F&B industry faces unique challenges, evolving consumer preferences, and stringent regulations.
YCP, leveraging its expertise, offers tailored consulting firm solutions, helping businesses in Japan’s F&B sector navigate market barriers.
As a trusted partner, YCP ensures success in Japan’s dynamic Food Services landscape, driving growth and innovation for clients.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Japan's Food Services Professionals
The Food Services industry in Japan is dynamic, yet challenging due to consumer trends and regulatory shifts. YCP stands ready to assist clients navigate this landscape.
With a deep understanding of Japan's market intricacies, YCP aids in identifying growth opportunities within the Food Services sector, tailored to your business needs.
YCP's expertise in Asia-focused advisory positions us uniquely to help your Food Services business in Japan adapt, innovate, and thrive amidst industry changes.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Elevate your Marketing & Sales in Japan's food sector with YCP's expert guidance.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Elevate your food service operations in Japan with YCP's tailored consulting solutions.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in Japan's food sector with YCP expertise.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Elevate your M&A, Transactions, and PMI outcomes in Japan's food service sector with 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
Elevate your food service in Japan with YCP's strategic consulting expertise.
- 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
Elevate your Japan food services with our digital transformation expertise.
- 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
Elevate your food service in Japan with YCP's targeted public service strategies.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Elevating Japan's food service sustainability with innovative, practical solutions.
- 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 business with YCP's market research in Japan's dynamic food industry.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- B2B Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Food Services Sector in Japan
Regulatory complexities challenge sector efficiency
- Japan's food service industry faces intricate regulations, impacting 63% of businesses and presenting a notable barrier to market entry and operational efficiency.
- To navigate these challenges, aligning operational strategies with proactive compliance is key. Leveraging digital regulatory tracking tools can increase efficiency by 24%.
Labor shortages create operational strain
- With Japan's aging workforce shrinking yearly by 3.8%, the food services sector experiences chronic labor shortages severely impacting service levels.
- Investing in automation and offering attractive RSA programs can significantly alleviate workforce stress, reducing dependency on manual labor by up to 28%.
Growing consumer demand for sustainability
- The demand for sustainable practices is robust, with 76% of Japanese diners preferring eco-friendly dining options, shaping a significant growth opportunity.
- Those adopting green certifications can boost their reputation and revenue, appealing to 14% more transparency-oriented consumers.
Technological advancements potentialize growth
- IoT and AI tech adoptions forecast to improve operations by 35%. Enhanced tech focus creates potent avenues for productivity and customer engagement proliferation.
- Implementing cutting-edge technologies from data analytics creates personalized customer experiences, likely improving guest satisfaction scores by up to 21%.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"During the course of the process, I found YCP Solidiance highly capable to support Toyota to better understand “ASEAN countries”. We usually work with Japanese consulting company and from their report, we can be a “book smart” but can’t have a clear picture of what’s going on in the real market. The project with YCP Solidiance brought us “real market experience”. YCP Solidiance's local consultants got their hands dirty in the marketplace with me. This approach enabled me to understand critical consumer insights behind data. I found it very valuable experience. Thank you very much."
Global Insights Manager
Toyota Motor Corporation
"I am very satisfied with YCP Solidiance's work on competitors benchmarking analysis project in the Automotive Glass industry. The team fully understood the project background and objectives, and their output surely met our expectations. Although there were some challenges in collecting detailed information given this is a highly specialized industry, their analytical framework and logical approach made this project a great success. I also found the discussion with their local consultants very valuable. This gave me lots of useful insights to pursue the project. I would like to work with YCP Solidiance on my next project."
Senior Sales & Marketing Center Manager Automotive Glass Division
Asahi Glass Group
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
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.
Divestiture Advisory and IPO Preparation for Non-Nicotine Vape Brand
Client
A large Japanese non-nicotine vape brand
Area
Japan
Expertise Scope
Divestiture and IPO Advisory, Financial Valuation
Project Summary
We assisted a Japanese non-nicotine vape brand in divesting founder shares to invest in other businesses. Over 10 months, we conducted financial projections, DCF analysis, and IPO advisory. We prepared an information memorandum, performed due diligence, developed market forecasts, and identified potential buyers for trade sale or private placement. Our efforts led to meetings with top industry players, including Big Tobacco, and identified the best exchange for the client’s listing plans.
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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 Food Services 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