United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi

F&B consultancy in Abu Dhabi

Gastro Global helps investors, brands and operators plan, open and grow restaurants and cafés in Abu Dhabi, with the feasibility and financial planning that serious investors expect.

The market

A growing capital with new places to eat

Abu Dhabi keeps adding new cultural, leisure and waterfront destinations, and its dining scene is growing with them. Many projects are backed by investors who want clear numbers before they commit.

We bring investor-grade feasibility, financial models and a phased roadmap, then stay hands-on through opening and operations.

How we help

How we help in Abu Dhabi

Investor-grade feasibility

Market, competitor, location and full technical and financial viability before capital is committed.

Financial models and roadmaps

3 to 5 year models, CAPEX and OPEX, break-even, sensitivity analysis and a phased plan to opening.

Concept creation

Original concepts and development of existing ones, positioned for Abu Dhabi guests.

Menu engineering and supply chain

Menus, recipes, local and international suppliers and import processes.

Teams and training

Organization, recruitment and training to international standards.

Openings and franchising

Project management to opening day, then franchise systems for growth across the GCC.

Approvals

Planned around Abu Dhabi approvals

We build the approvals into your roadmap and coordinate the operational side with your licensing advisers. Typical steps include:

A licence from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, or from a free zone authority
Food safety requirements of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA)
Civil Defence approval for the site
Emiratisation requirements where they apply

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