Japan Restaurant Consulting

With a global perspective, YCP offers unmatched consulting service in the Japan restaurant industry, guiding growth and innovation.

YCP Solidiance Restaurant Experts in Japan

In Japan, the F&B industry faces unique challenges, requiring innovative solutions to thrive.

YCP, a leading consulting firm, employs global experts to transform Japan's restaurant landscape, offering unparalleled insight and tailored strategies.

As your trusted partner, YCP is committed to elevating your restaurant business in Japan to new heights with our comprehensive consulting services.

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

In Japan's competitive restaurant industry, YCP offers strategic insights to stand out and grow.

With extensive experience in the Japanese market, we help clients optimize operations and costs.

Our services include market analysis and customer trends to ensure success in Japan's dining scene.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Revitalize your restaurant in Japan with YCP's tailored Marketing & Sales strategies.

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

Operations

Elevate your restaurant's operations in Japan with YCP's expert consulting services.

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

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your supply chain for Japan's market, enhancing efficiency & reducing costs.

Supply Chain
Digital Supply Chain
Procurement
Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Expert M&A, Transactions, and PMI guidance for Japan's restaurant sector.

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 Japan, boosting 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

Elevate your restaurant in Japan with YCP's 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

Optimizing Japan's dining landscape with bespoke Public Services insights.

Economic Development
Public Policy Development
E-Governance

Sustainability

YCP provides tailored sustainability strategies for Japan's restaurant sector.

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

Boost your restaurant business in Japan with our 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 Japan

Increasing Operational Costs in Restaurants

Offset by inflation, operational costs reached a high mark of 12% growth annually, making it challenging for restaurants to maintain profit margins in Japan.
To mitigate rising operational costs, diversifying supply sources and optimizing menu pricing can be strategically employed alongside exploring technological solutions.

Labor Shortages Impacting Restaurant Service

The Japanese restaurant industry faces a labor shortage with a deficit predicted to hit approximately 40% in coming years due to aging demographics.
Adopting automation and flexible workspace policies can alleviate the workforce issue by enhancing productivity and attracting young talent in the restaurant sector.

Tourism Boom Spurs Restaurant Demand Growth

With international tourism flourishing, restaurant demand is projected to grow 15% annually, offering expansive opportunities for entrepreneurial endeavors.
Executives can capitalize on amplified tourist influx by incorporating diverse multilingual services and investing in technology to ensure quality and seamless service experience.

Adapting to Japanese Culinary Technology

Japanese culinary tech innovations see an upward trend expected to grow 10% annually, presenting an innovative landscape for ambitious restaurateur to experiment within.
By integrating cutting-edge culinary tech, notable improvements can be made in service efficiency, promoting both sustainability and customer exploration in a dynamic market.

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 want to take a few minutes to thank you and your organization for their assistance with our industrial hydraulic market opportunity study. YCP Solidiance’s experience in our served markets, thoroughness of research, and practical approach to strategic acquisition targeting make for a winning combination. Your firm felt like a true extension of our business, something unique relative to other consulting organizations we have worked with in the past. I particularly appreciate the heavy focus on primary research and personally valued the dedicated time you provided during our engagement. We learned more about the market, our competitors, and our own business. Your portfolio of work demonstrates your team’s capability and I would like to add my personal testimonial to anyone considering a project with YCP Solidiance. The common-sense approach, personal attention, and final output add up to one of the best values I have seen."

Executive Vice President – Industrial & Energy Segments

Actuant Corporation

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.