Hospitality, F&B and hotel growth consultants · UK, the Gulf & beyond

You built the brand. Now build the business that can scale, and sell.

We help founder-led restaurant, F&B and hotel groups move from founder-dependent to systems-led, so you can grow without breaking and be ready to raise or exit. For larger and multi-market groups, we embed a full operating-partner team to execute at scale.

The ceiling every founder-led operator hits.

You’re the reason it works, and that’s the problem. Every decision routes through you, the numbers live in your head, and the moment an investor or buyer looks under the bonnet, the business can’t yet stand on its own. That’s not a food problem. It’s a structure problem, and it’s fixable.

Foodservice is a $4 trillion global industry, yet most new concepts never reach their fifth year, and very few are ever built to scale, let alone sell.

 

With the right strategy, operational structure, and expert guidance, hospitality businesses can not only survive but thrive.

At The Food Guys International, we do more than just advise, we partner with you to build a hospitality brand that lasts. With experience in 45+ countries, we work with startups to global hospitality groups, to provide a comprehensive framework that ensures results.

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A guarantee for your company

At The Food Guys International, we combine decades of global expertise, personalized attention, and cutting-edge technology to deliver measurable results for hospitality and food and beverage businesses. Here’s what sets us apart:

  1. Proven Success Across 40+ Countries
  2. Data-Driven Solutions
  3. End-to-End Partnerships & Support

Our services

Trouble navigating the challenges of
starting, growing, or scaling your business?

Whether you’re launching a new concept, revitalising operations, or preparing for an exit, expert guidance is the key to success.

Our tailored services align with your goals, offering support at every stage from Developing new concepts to Innovating exisiting brands to Scaling your business and beyond.

Our team members​

The team involved

Jake Young
Jake Young Founder & CEO
Roy McFarlane
Roy McFarlane Culinary & Creative
David Waters-Marsh
David Waters-Marsh Operations
Alex De Silva
Alex De Silva Photography
Lujain Al Ansari
Lujain Al Ansari Brand Strategy & Marketing
Kos Galtos
Kos Galtos Growth Strategy & Governance

Our Partners