Question 1

What is GGB Consulting?

Accepted Answer

GGB Consulting is a Dubai-based restaurant and hospitality consultancy with 28+ years of experience. We provide end-to-end consulting services covering restaurant startup, turnaround, franchise development, cloud kitchens, HACCP certification, kitchen design, menu engineering, and digital marketing. We operate across the UAE, Singapore, Oman, and India.

Question 2

Who is the founder of GGB Consulting?

Accepted Answer

GGB Consulting was founded by Dayaparan P., a hospitality management professional with an MBA in Hotel Management and PMP certification, currently pursuing a Doctorate in Hospitality Management. He has 28+ years of hands-on experience across luxury hotels, fine dining, QSR chains, and large-scale catering operations across four countries.

Question 3

How many restaurants has GGB Consulting worked with?

Accepted Answer

We have completed over 300 consulting engagements and launched 45+ restaurants across the UAE and wider region. Our portfolio covers every F&B format including fine dining, casual dining, QSR, cloud kitchens, cafes, food trucks, and hotel F&B outlets.

Question 4

Where is GGB Consulting located?

Accepted Answer

Our headquarters are at No. 26, Dubai Insurance Building, Deira, Dubai. We also serve clients in Singapore, Oman, and India through our regional consulting operations.

Question 5

What is the success rate of GGB Consulting?

Accepted Answer

We maintain a 95% client success rate, measured by our clients achieving profitability within 12 months of engagement. Our 90-day turnaround programme has a particularly strong track record of moving underperforming restaurants from loss to profit within the guaranteed timeframe.

Question 6

How much does it cost to work with GGB Consulting?

Accepted Answer

Our engagements range from focused advisory packages starting at AED 15,000 to comprehensive turnkey solutions exceeding AED 250,000, depending on scope and complexity. We provide detailed proposals with transparent pricing after an initial consultation. The initial consultation is free.

Question 7

How do I get started with GGB Consulting?

Accepted Answer

Book a free consultation by calling +971 50 346 0478, emailing daya@ggb.consulting, or using the contact form on our website. During this initial conversation, we assess your situation, discuss your goals, and recommend the appropriate level of engagement.

Question 8

Does GGB Consulting offer a guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our 90-day turnaround programme includes a performance guarantee — we commit to measurable improvement in your restaurant's profitability within the guaranteed timeframe. For new launches, we work on milestone-based delivery with defined success criteria at each stage.

Question 9

Can GGB Consulting help with restaurants outside Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We actively consult in Singapore, Oman, and India, and have experience advising clients across the wider GCC region including Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar. Our frameworks adapt to local regulatory and market conditions in each geography.

Question 10

How much does it cost to open a restaurant in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Total investment varies significantly by format. A cloud kitchen can launch for AED 150,000 to AED 300,000. A small cafe or QSR starts at AED 300,000 to AED 500,000. A mid-range casual dining restaurant typically requires AED 700,000 to AED 1.5 million. Premium fine dining can exceed AED 3 million.

Question 11

How long does it take to open a restaurant in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

From concept to opening, the typical timeline is 4 to 6 months for a standard restaurant. With experienced project management and parallel processing of permits, this can be compressed to 90 days for simpler formats. Cloud kitchens can launch in 8 to 12 weeks.

Question 12

What is HACCP certification?

Accepted Answer

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a systematic food safety management framework that identifies, evaluates, and controls food safety hazards throughout the production process. HACCP certification demonstrates that your restaurant meets internationally recognized food safety standards.

Question 13

What is a cloud kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A cloud kitchen, also known as a ghost kitchen or dark kitchen, is a commercial food production facility designed exclusively for delivery orders with no dine-in service. Cloud kitchens allow operators to run multiple brands from a single location, significantly reducing overhead costs compared to traditional restaurants.

Question 14

How do I franchise my restaurant concept?

Accepted Answer

Franchising requires a proven, profitable, and replicable concept. The key steps include documenting all operations in a comprehensive franchise operations manual, developing a legal framework with franchise agreements, creating training programmes, establishing supply chain protocols, and building a franchise sales and support infrastructure.

Question 15

My restaurant is losing money. Can it be saved?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. GGB Consulting has successfully turned around restaurants that were losing AED 50,000 or more per month. The key is rapid diagnosis of the core issues followed by focused intervention across operations, costs, menu, marketing, and staff performance through our structured 90-day turnaround programme.

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مصفوفة الإثبات

+ 97% احتفاظ بالعملاء

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قصة الشركة

لماذا تنهار 60% من المطاعم في السنة الأولى - وكيف أنقذنا 307

مصفوفة الإثبات

+ 97% احتفاظ بالعملاء

+ 1.2 مليار درهم إماراتي ربح العميل

+ 4.9 متوسط ​​التقييم

فريق GGB الخاص بنا

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مهمتنا

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معلومات رسمية

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