Food Development Team
Designers-Developers
of Retail and
Food & Beverage Projects
- Paris
- Lausanne
- Milan
- Saigon
- New York
We bring your projects to life across Europe and internationally. From the original idea to operational launch, we turn your ambitions into durable, high-performing concepts.
Our approach
An integrated methodology, built on our accountability.
Our commitment
Your performance drives ours.
We develop innovative, high-performing projects in the Retail / Food & Beverage / Restaurant sector. We design, we build, we open. One single team : experts and trainers mobilized at every stage, from the first sketch to day-to-day operations.
Make the difference
We're not just another consulting firm that walks away with a PowerPoint. We are project developers, present from the initial concept all the way to commercial performance, backed by a team of experts, trainers and specialists at every stage.
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Strategy
Market research, positioning definition, and analysis of the project's economic viability.
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Development
Project design, culinary innovation, sourcing and selection of raw materials
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Execution
Space planning, 2D/3D drawings, engineering and custom furniture design, staff training.
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Performance
Operational support, team management, international expansion and development.
Expertise
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- Market research & trends
- Local and international market analysis, positioning, target audiences.
- Culinary concept creation
- Brand DNA, storytelling, culinary identity.
- Business model & feasibility
- Cost structure, profitability, location strategy.
Retail Food Development
Design and optimization of food corners and aisles.
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- Opening Support
- Coordination, team training, opening.
- Post-Opening Follow-Up
- Sales analysis, adjustments, strategic support.
F&B & Restaurant Concepts
Creation of restaurants and food corners.
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- Interior & experience design
- Atmosphere, customer journey, zoning, ergonomics
- Furniture & custom creation
- Tables, counters, signage, integrated visual identity.
- 3D visuals
- Client guidance, 3D creation, etc.
Design & Engineering
2D and 3D technical plans, custom furniture.
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- Product range & recipe development
- Alignment with the concept, sourcing, food cost.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Technical sheets, organization, processes.
- Equipment selection & ergonomics
- Technical plans, optimized workflows.
Sourcing & Quality Supply Chains
Certification, producer partnerships, short-chain and sustainable sourcing.
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- Expert-led training
- Chefs, pizza expert, bakery expert, sourcing expert.
- Operational coaching
- Service, guest reception, team management, business management.
- Knowledge transfer
- Brand standards, quality, hospitality.
Training & Management
Operational team support and upskilling.
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- Franchising & duplication
- Standardization, operating manuals, growth strategy.
- Optimization & performance
- Audit, repositioning, continuous improvement.
International Expansion
Deployment of concepts on a European and international scale.
Our commitment
We are anti-consultants.
A resolutely hands-on approach.
We don't just make recommendations: we work alongside your teams on the ground to concretely transform your projects and achieve measurable, lasting results.
We don't deliver PowerPoints, we deliver performance.
Our commitment is simple: to put our expertise and experience to work for your ambitions, support their implementation, and create sustainable value for your business.
Who we are
A team of master builders behind your ambitions.
Food Development Team brings together two experts in Food Retail and Restaurant Development, with over 50 years of combined experience. Our strength: turning your vision into operational reality, through a unique model.
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Philippe Lepers
Food Retail Expert / Food & Beverage and quality supply chains
Philippe Lepers
Food Retail Expert / Food & Beverage and quality supply chains
Signature expertise
Strategic vision for sustainable food retail and business model transformation
- Graduate of École Hôtelière du Touquet & ESSEC
- 35 years leading Food Development programs at Carrefour (France, Switzerland, Europe, Asia)
- Expert in product sourcing, quality labels and producer partnerships
- Specialist in building sustainable quality supply chains
- Creator of innovative food and restaurant concepts
30 years of experience
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Bakery
Expert
Bakery
Expert
- Supports brands in creating and transforming their food concepts: from product selection to the in-store customer experience.
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Fresh Food Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Expert
Fresh Food Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Expert
- Selection of producers and quality labels
- Seasonal planning and aisle merchandising
- Waste and margin control
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Food & Beverage
Expert
Food & Beverage
Expert
- From fresh food expertise to Food & Beverage and restaurant concepts: my approach combines operational know-how, quality, and business performance.
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Pastry
Expert
Pastry
Expert
- We develop pastry creations that combine craftsmanship, quality, and indulgence, with special attention to homemade recipes, presentation, and consistency using display fixtures that highlight the products.
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Butchery, poultry & fish
Expert
Butchery, poultry & fish
Expert
- We support traditional trades in product selection, highlighting craftsmanship, and creating attractive fresh food departments for customers.
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Sébastien Iandelli
F&B Concepts & Food Development Expert
Sébastien Iandelli
F&B Concepts & Food Development Expert
Signature expertise
Retail & F&B, Grocerant, Made-from-scratch food & profitable concept development
- FERRANDI Paris & Sorbonne graduate
- 23 years at Manor (Switzerland), from field operations to Food Development Director
- Creator of innovative food and restaurant concepts
- Consultant for Whole Foods, Central Retail Vietnam, Nespresso, Six Senses
23 years of experience
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Ready to Eat
Expert
Ready to Eat
Expert
- We develop culinary concepts inspired by different cultures, combining authentic recipes with adaptations to evolving consumer habits. Designed for every moment of the day, they deliver a warm atmosphere inspired by global cultures.
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Pizzaiolo & pastaiolo
Expert
Pizzaiolo & pastaiolo
Expert
- From dough to cooking, we develop pizza and fresh pasta concepts that put flavor and on-site preparation at the core of the customer experience.
Our clients
Flagship references
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“FDT's food retail expertise is unmatched. Every project delivered exceeds our expectations.”
CEO, Polyval -
Leur engagement a permis de créer un modèle concret, durable et duplicable, enrichi d’innovations comme notre pizza. Les résultats ont dépassé nos attentes, renforcé notre avance et attiré une clientèle plus jeune.
CEO, Central Retail Vietnam -
Face à la concurrence, nous devions nous réinventer pour conserver notre avance. Notre ambition : transformer l’ensemble de notre modèle de boulangerie. Nous avons revu les recettes, l’assortiment, la production, les conditions de travail et la formation.
CEO, Central Retail Vietnam -
“Professionalism and creativity in service of our food retail development.”
COO, Le Bon Marché -
Face à la concurrence, nous devions nous réinventer pour conserver notre avance. Notre ambition : transformer l’ensemble de notre modèle de boulangerie. Nous avons revu les recettes, l’assortiment, la production, les conditions de travail et la formation.
CEO, Central Retail Vietnam -
Des fiches techniques claires garantissent une qualité constante dans notre réseau. Le nouveau concept valorise nos boulangers et rend nos produits plus visibles, attractifs et accessibles.
CEO, Central Retail Vietnam -
Leur engagement a permis de créer un modèle concret, durable et duplicable, enrichi d’innovations comme notre pizza. Les résultats ont dépassé nos attentes, renforcé notre avance et attiré une clientèle plus jeune.
CEO, Central Retail Vietnam
Contact
Let's talk about your next project.
A large-scale concept, an F&B offer to audit, or an international rollout? Our experts are on hand to help.
- Paris
- Lausanne
- Milano
- Saïgon
- New York