Malaysia Restaurant Consulting

YCP offers tailored consulting service to elevate Malaysia's restaurant industry, blending global insights with local expertise.

Malaysia Restaurant Consulting

YCP Solidiance Restaurant Experts in Malaysia

Restaurant experts in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the F&B industry faces rapid evolution, demanding innovative strategies for growth.

YCP leverages global expertise and local insight to offer consulting services, addressing unique challenges in Malaysia's F&B market.

As a trusted consulting firm, YCP is your partner in navigating the dynamic F&B industry in Malaysia.

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

In Malaysia, the restaurant industry is a vibrant scene, rich with diversity. YCP aids clients in navigating this competitive market.

Our experts at YCP specialize in leveraging local tastes and global trends to elevate your restaurant's presence in Malaysia.

YCP's strategic approach focuses on optimizing operations and enhancing customer experiences, setting you apart in Malaysia's dynamic restaurant industry.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Elevate your Malaysian restaurant's sales & marketing with expert YCP guidance.

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

Operations

Streamline restaurant operations in Malaysia 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 Malaysia for peak restaurant success.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Elevate your M&A, transactions, and PMI success in Malaysia's vibrant 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 catalyzes growth for Malaysia's restaurants with expert strategy planning.

  • 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 Malaysian restaurant with top-notch digital transformation solutions from YCP.

  • 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

Empowering Malaysia's dining scene with expert public services advice.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

Elevate your restaurant's sustainability in Malaysia with YCP's expert guidance.

  • 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

Specializing in market research for Malaysia's restaurant sector for informed decisions.

  • 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 Malaysia

High Operating Costs in the Malaysian Restaurant Sector

  • The Malaysian restaurant industry faces high operating costs, with expenses comprising up to 70% of total revenue, mainly due to rent and rising ingredient prices.
  • Adopting efficient inventory management and exploring local ingredient sourcing can alleviate operational costs while potentially boosting profit margins by up to 15%.

Intense Competition Among Restaurant Owners in Malaysia

  • The restaurant market in Malaysia is saturated with over 167,000 establishments, making it challenging for new players to stand out and sustain a profit.
  • Focusing on niche markets and innovative dining experiences can differentiate businesses, helping them secure market share in this competitive landscape.

Growing Demand for Digitalization in Dining Experience

  • Digital technologies in the Malaysian restaurant industry are expected to grow by 25%, driven by consumer demand for convenience and contactless options.
  • Leveraging digital platforms for marketing and customer engagement can enhance service efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction and potentially improving sales.

Rising Preferences for Sustainable Dining Options

  • 76% of Malaysian consumers now prefer sustainable dining choices, indicating a shift towards environmentally and socially responsible consumption.
  • Embracing eco-friendly practices such as zero-waste policies and sustainable suppliers not only attracts eco-conscious customers but can also reduce food waste costs by 30%.

Our Clients

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

What Our Clients Say About Us

"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."

Nestle Myanmar

Managing Director

Nestle Myanmar

"The engagement conducted by YCP Solidiance was comprehensive and was very helpful for Shell to take immediate strategic decisions and actions in our market; their work allowed Shell to see the unseen, especially with regards to the competitor assessment and detailed customer issues. The YCP Solidiance team has always been professional to work with, and I've appreciated how they accommodate client requests and enthusiastically took on the challenges we gave them. Overall, I am very happy with the services provided by YCP Solidiance, they managed to get very insightful and unbiased recommendations for our business."

Shell

Marketing Implementer for Indonesia, Singapore & Vietnam

Shell

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

High-Level Market Assessment for Cheese Products in Indonesia

Client

A food and beverage company operating across Southeast Asia

Area

Southeast Asia

Expertise Scope

Market Assessment, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Stakeholder Interviews

Project Summary

The project was structured into three deliverable phases, beginning with a comprehensive market assessment, followed by competitive landscape analysis and insights synthesis. This included conducting interviews with key stakeholders, such as cheese importers, to gather qualitative data. The team focused on identifying market size, market trends, and competitor strategies to provide actionable insights for market entry and expansion.

Acquisition Evaluation and Market Analysis for Food Service Chain

Client

A large Japanese food service chain operator

Area

Singapore, Hong Kong

Expertise Scope

Valuation and Financial Modeling, Market Expansion Analysis

Project Summary

We assisted a Japanese food service chain in evaluating the acquisition of a donburi-style chain in Singapore and Hong Kong. Over three months, we conducted a valuation of current outlets, developed DCF and LBO analyses, and assessed new market opportunities. Our work provided the client with the data needed for a go/no-go decision, successfully evaluating both current business and expansion potential.

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

Accelerating Your Digital Transformation_ Are Malaysian Companies Geared to Digitalise
Overview of the Skincare Industry
Food Resilience through Sustainable Hydroponic Agribusiness in the Philippines
Changes in consumption in China and dynamic adjustments

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

Gary Murakami

Gary Murakami

Partner

M.B.A., Sasin School of Management

Talk to Our Restaurant Experts

Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.

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