Case Studies

Due Diligence

Assessing an Investment in a Pan-Asia Chinese Cuisine Chain

A large Asset Management company was looking to buy shares in a Chinese restaurant group in the Asia Pacific region from a Fund that held a significant shareholding. Our role was to identity upsides and red flags.

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Deep Dives

Assessing the Market for Restaurant Dairy Ingredients in Asia Pacific

A large Private Equity fund was looking at taking a significant position in an Australia based dairy ingredients supplier that focused on the restaurant sector. They wanted to understand the revenue upside opportunities in key Asia Pacific markets.

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Deep Dives

Assessing Market Demand for Japanese Style Coffee Shops in Asia Pacific

A Japanese conglomerate was selling a coffee shop chain division to one of our financial clients in Tokyo. Given the large growth in the coffee shop sector across most Asia Pacific markets, our client wanted to better understand if Japanese style coffee shop chains have the capability to participate in this market growth given the current dominance by International brands such as Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf & Costa as well as many local players.

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Economic Model

Beach Clubs – Bali

A leading Jakarta based Indonesia Fund retained EWHG to assist them in due diligence on the potential acquisition of a hospitality group in Bali.

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Due Diligence

Due Diligence in Russian Federation

The leading Moscow based Russia Fund retained EWHG to assist them in due diligence on the potential acquisition of a coffee house chain in Russia.

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Partner Selection

Korean Based Chain Seeks a Joint Venture Partner in Eastern China

A large Korean full-service restaurant group with multiple concepts was active in China for over 10 years with minimum success. They decided to change strategic direction and seek out a joint venture partner to develop the East Coast of China.

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Operational Improvement

Leading Full Service Restaurant Group in Vietnam

A Vietnam based Private Equity Fund was looking to exit its investment in a fast growing restaurant chain in the next 2 years and was looking for assistance to improve operational performance and margins prior to the exit.

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Due Diligence

Assessing An Investment in the China Hot Pot Sector

A leading Hong Kong based global private equity firm was interested in acquiring shares in a privately held top tier hot pot chain in China.

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Deep Dives

Assessing the Market for Western Fine Foods in Asia Pacific

A leading global financial services company was looking at expanding its investment in the Western fine foods space having acquired companies in the USA and Europe previously.

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Korean Restaurant in Beijing

Market Entry

Korean Restaurant in Beijing

A leading Korean restaurant chain with over 1000 stores failed in its first attempt to enter the Beijing and South China markets.

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Due Diligence

Due Diligence in East Africa

The leading USA based Africa Fund retained EWHG to assist them in due diligence on the potential acquisition of a coffee house chain in East Africa.

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Due Diligence

Due Diligence in South Korea

A leading Hong Kong based Private Equity firm with over US$ 2 Billion under management retained EWHG to assist them in completing due diligence on a potential acquisition.

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Deep Dives

Assessing Global Potential for an Iconic UK Food Service Brand

A world famous London Food Hall was looking to develop their food service concept in key mega-cities around the world through a licensing model.

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Due Diligence

Chinese QSR in East China

A leading global buy-out firm was seriously considering a majority investment in a Chinese quick-service restaurant (QSR) concept based in East China.

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Asia Pacific Strategic Pathway for American Casual Dining

Market Entry

Asia Pacific Strategic Pathway for American Casual Dining

A leading NYSE American casual dining group was just beginning to enter international markets.

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Due Diligence

Western Casual Dining Concept Potential in China

A leading Chinese financial institution was evaluating an investment in an Asian based western casual dining concept in China.

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Due Diligence

Finding a Partner in Taiwan

A leading USA casual dining restaurant chain retained EWHG to assist in selecting an appropriate master franchise partner for their concept in Taiwan.

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Due Diligence

Due Diligence in the Philippines

Our client, a large USA based NYSE restaurant group, was looking to enter the Asia Pacific region with an initial partnership in the Philippines.

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Strategic Audit

American Restaurant Chain in Shanghai

A leading USA casual dining chain experienced failure with its master franchisee in the Shanghai market.

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