Middle East Food Services Consulting

YCP offers specialized consulting services for the Food Services industry in the Middle East, leveraging global insights for local growth.

YCP Solidiance Food Services Experts in Middle East

In the Middle East, the F&B sector is rapidly evolving, presenting unique opportunities and challenges.

YCP leverages deep industry insight and global expertise to navigate the complex F&B landscape in the Middle East, offering tailored consulting solutions.

As your trusted partner, YCP is committed to transforming challenges into opportunities, ensuring success in the Middle East's F&B industry.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Middle East's Food Services Professionals

The Food Services industry in the Middle East is poised for growth, driven by a youthful population and rising tourism. YCP optimizes operations & profitability in this dynamic market.

Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the Middle East's Food Services sector requires expertise. YCP offers unparalleled insights to ensure compliance and market success.

YCP leverages local knowledge and global expertise to identify trends in the Middle East Food Services industry, helping clients innovate and capture emerging opportunities.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Boost your Middle East Food Biz with expert Marketing & Sales strategies

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

Operations

Boost your Operations in the Middle East with expert Food Services Consulting.

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

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your supply chain across the Middle East for peak efficiency and growth.

Supply Chain
Digital Supply Chain
Procurement
Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Elevate your M&A, Transactions, and PMI ventures in the Middle East with YCP's expertise.

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 Middle East food venture with YCP's bespoke strategy services.

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

Empower your Middle East food business with advanced 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

Elevate your Public Services in the Middle East with YCP's expert consulting.

Economic Development
Public Policy Development
E-Governance

Sustainability

Elevate your food service's sustainability in the Middle East with YCP 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 Middle East food business 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 Food Services Sector in Middle East

Regional Policy Changes Impacting Supply Chains

Recently, 45% of the Middle East's food imports face structural delays due to dynamic tariffs impacting timely sourcing and increased operational costs.
To circumvent tariff challenges, many key players are restructuring supply chain strategies, leveraging local resources and improving efficiency by up to 30%.

Cultural Taste Preferences And Culinary Adaptation

The Middle East has a diverse population, with over 50 cuisines influencing demand, a challenge for service providers to cater while maintaining authenticity.
Tapping into fusion cuisines, food service operators attract the evolving consumer base, thus enhancing accessibility and offering varied menus across new outlets.

Boom in Online Food Delivery Services

With a 25% annual growth in e-commerce, the online food delivery market has surged as consumers show strong preference for comfort and convenience.
As online orders inflate revenue streams, investing in advanced logistics technology ensures swift last-mile delivery and elevates client satisfaction significantly.

Expansion of Wellness and Organic Food Sectors

30% rise in Middle Eastern consumer preference for organic epitomizes a shift towards health-conscious dining, promoting a useful market expansion avenue.
Capitalizing on this trend, businesses donate excess organic products to support regional environmental initiatives, aligning with evolving ethical consumerism.

Our Clients

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

What Our Clients Say About Us

"It has been a great experience working with the YCP Solidiance project team. The market insights and strategic assessments were well-researched, analyzed and presented; ensuring that we have a deeper understanding of the business dynamics in the Middle East. This has helped SATS to validate its business case projections, as well as strengthened its intended strategies to grow in the market. We are equally impressed by the timeliness and quick turnaround of the project, given the compressed time that we have set for the project team. The personal involvement of the team has underscored the high quality of client service that YCP Solidiance pledges. We are happy to recommend YCP Solidiance and of course, look forward to engaging them again in future endeavors."

AVP Corporate Business Development

SATS (Singapore Airport Terminal Services)

"We have now completed our study on entering a new market successfully and I wish to thank the YCP Solidiance team for the professional and urgent approach given our requirement relating to the specific market assessments, feasibility studies, a partner search and financial evaluation on a primary acquisition target in our market of interest. I am satisfied YCP Solidiance developed a differentiated route-to-market strategy that is comprehensive and delivered pleasingly ahead of time to meet our tight deadlines. Our objectives were met in full and I look forward to working with the YCP Solidiance team again in the future."

General Manager

Abu Dhabi Motors

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

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

Market Research and Advertising Strategy Development for Local Industrues in the UAE

Client

A management services provider (overseas expansion support) in the UAE

Area

Middle East

Expertise Scope

Market Research, Competitor Analysis, Advertising Strategy Development

Project Summary

Our team conducted market research, benchmarking, and consumer surveys to understand key local industry players, distribution channels, and end-user profiles. Additionally, we performed competitor analysis and customer needs assessments to clarify key selling points and developed advertising concepts and implementation strategies accordingly.

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.