
YCP Auctus Food Services Experts in India

India, aside from its cultural richness, is also blooming with business and technological advancements including in the Food Services sector, making it the perfect market to enter and thrive. The opportunities are vast and promising.
As the premier Food Services consulting firm, YCP Auctus deeply understands what it takes to help clients enter, navigate, and solve business problems in India's dynamic F&B sector. Our solutions are tailored, strategic, and hands-on.
Partner with YCP Auctus for all your Food Services aspirations in India. Our comprehensive approach ensures your journey through the vibrant Indian market is successful and sustainable. Leverage our expertise to achieve impactful growth and innovation.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with India's Food Services Professionals
The food services landscape is a fast-growing industry currently across the world, including in India. With its robust economic growth and increasing disposable incomes, India's food services sector is flourishing like never before.
India's burgeoning middle class and urbanization have significantly bolstered the food services industry, making it an attractive market for investment and innovation. New restaurants, cloud kitchens, and delivery services are sprouting rapidly.
To navigate this lucrative yet competitive market, partnering with YCP Auctus is crucial. As a reliable food services consulting firm, we help you unlock the massive potential and stay ahead in the evolving India food services market.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Unlock market potential and drive sales in India with expert food services consulting, enhancing brand impact and operational efficiency.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Streamlining food service operations, we provide expert consulting to drive efficiency, quality, and growth for food businesses in India.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Leverage leading expertise in optimizing food supply chains, ensuring seamless operations and growth in India's dynamic market.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Empowering growth in India's food industry through expertly navigated mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integrations.
- 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
Strategic guidance for India's food services industry, helping organizations optimize operations and fuel their growth in a competitive market.
- 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 business growth with expert-led digital transformation and tailored food service solutions in India's dynamic market.
- 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
Leading Food Services Consulting expert in India, enabling clients to thrive through tailored solutions and industry insights.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Delivering expert sustainability strategies, our firm helps food service businesses thrive in India with innovative, eco-friendly 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
Deliver unparalleled insights into India's food services industry, guiding your business decisions with precision market research.
- 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 India
High regulatory compliance costs in food services
- India's food services sector faces compliance costs reaching up to 12-15% of expenses, significantly higher than other sectors, creating a major challenge for businesses.
- Adopting new technologies to streamline compliance and collaborating with policymakers can help in reducing these costs, providing opportunities to reinvest savings into service enhancements.
Rapid changes in consumer preferences impact stability
- The Indian food services market experiences shifting consumer preferences with a projected annual growth of nearly 12%, influencing demand unpredictably.
- Leveraging data analytics to forecast trends and continuously innovate menus according to consumer tastes can help to maintain stability and capitalize on emerging trends.
Expanding middle class fueling growth in demand
- An estimated rise of the middle-class population by 30% in the next decade points to increased affordability of dining out, translating to higher demand in food services.
- This opportunity necessitates businesses to diversify offerings, incorporating value-for-money options and premium experiences to cater to varying socioeconomic segments.
Technological advancement creating new platforms
- Digital transformation has boosted online food delivery, with a compound annual growth rate of 22% predicted for the online food services market.
- Developing robust online ordering systems and partnering with emerging food tech startups can enhance distribution capabilities, reaching a growing tech-savvy customer base effectively.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"We are very happy with the projects handled by YCP Solidiance for Saint-Gobain. The YCP Solidiance teams have been fully engaged and have shown real professionalism. They understood our needs and completely fulfilled our expectations. Thanks to a step by step process, many interactions were possible between YCP Solidiance and our company, and their team reacted with the right flexibility and pace. The studies conducted by YCP Solidiance delivered very practical recommendations and valuable conclusions for us. We definitely recommend YCP Solidiance."
Global Marketing Director
Saint Gobain
"YCP Solidiance’s vast network and enormous experience in India, benefited us in identifying some of the competent Institutes, which were not on our radar before. Being a huge country, it is not easy to locate such Institutes that may not be popular or generally well known but that may have specific competencies useful for our applications. YCP Solidiance truly served as a partner to link us with new academia in India, which has great potential for collaboration. I personally appreciate the dedication and professionalism of Solidiance's entire team, & particularly would like to thank Heiko for his excellent project management & valuable inputs. Thank you for the cooperation and we hope to continue the partnership we have built up so far."
Asia Partnerships Manager - ITC Asia
Essilor
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.
Revenue Acceleration and Business Growth for a Branded Apparel Client
Client
A branded apparel company
Area
India, United States
Expertise Scope
Business Support, Industry Analysis, Leadership Presentation Preparation
Project Summary
We focused on project and business management, excluding technical aspects, in the branded apparel industry. Our team developed an in-depth understanding of the client's operating model and provided support in technological interventions. We assisted in project management and presentations, enabling client leadership to gain valuable industry insights. Additionally, we provided ongoing support to align the client’s objectives with evolving market trends and operational demands within the apparel industry.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, China, Thailand
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Country Coverage:
China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Manish Chheda
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Country Coverage:
India, Turkey, UK
Past Experience:
Strategic Decision Group, Auctus Advisors

Abhisek Mukherjee
Partner
Nationality: Indian
Country Coverage:
India, Spain, Austria, Germany, US, Japan
Past Experience:
SDG, Accenture Strategy

Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Country Coverage:
Europe (most countries), Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, USA, Canada, Mexico
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy

Naoki Arai
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, China
Past Experience:
Japan Research Institute

Puneet Kaushik
Partner
Nationality: Indian
Country Coverage:
India, USA, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, France, Belgium, UK, Japan, Germany
Past Experience:
Deutsche, Capco

Saurabh Mehta
Partner
Nationality: Indian
Country Coverage:
USA, India, Middle East, SE Asia
Past Experience:
Ivalua, Avon
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
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP Solidiance
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus