Qude Food Consulting has completed a number of varied projects in the branded restaurant and foodservice sectors on behalf of major international corporate clients, smaller scale businesses, product & marketing agencies and investment banks, including::

Market entry feasibility and planning

Introduction of a well established US restaurant brand into the UK market, advising on supply chain, property requirements and legal & business compliance issues.

Business & Strategic reviews

Strategic review and business proposal, including M&A options, to expand the UK hot and cold beverage foodservice business of a major food & drinks conglomerate.

Strategic business review of a franchised food kiosk business in Poland on behalf of a major European investment bank.

Commercial due diligence support of a QSR business in Russia & Central Europe on behalf of a UK and international venture capital firm.

Strategic review of a long established restaurant chain resulting in a complete overhaul of the business helping to turn around the business from a loss situation to a very healthy EBITDA performance.

Market & Consumer Insights

Improvement of a customer satisfaction monitoring programme for a leading UK contract catering company.

Setup market insights and consumer based product development systems to underpin growth for a major UK & EU food brand.

Retail Concept & Product Development

Creation and implementation, redefining a Home Delivery service into a Casual Dining chain.

Concept Development work leading to a blueprint for a contemporary English Tea Shop operation within a leading UK specialist retailer.

Product Quality, R&D and Supply Chain

Global review of supply quality management systems to improve quality & safety compliance and risk management for a major international chain restaurant player.

Retail & Foodservice Operations

Full review and specific operations recommendations for a newly acquired brand on behalf of a quoted restaurant group.

Retail Market Development

Creation of a franchising program for a restaurant chain and for a fast growing Karaoke Bar company.

New business development for two marketing services companies covering sensory product development and marketing POS systems.