BEE SMART CONSULTING
​
Building the foundations for growth
ABOUT ME
During my twenty eight years experience in hospitality I have gained a wealth of knowledge in Restaurants, Nightclubs and Bars, Hotels and as a Food to Go Expert. I was voted as a TOP 20 Hospitality influencer in 2023 The brands that I have worked for have been both Independent and large PLCs, enabling me to work on a larger scale or be agile to the needs of emerging brands.
​
Most recently I have successfully launched CUPP Bubble Tea into the Franchise Market. I have established CUPP as one of the fastest growing Food to Go brands in the U.K. CUPP now has 40 Sites open 170 contracted sites opening in the next five years, both in the U.K and Internationally.
​
With a strong work ethic, I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, working with great integrity and passion, striving to create a significant outcome for all tasks undertaken.
When you work with me you should expect an honest collaboration with transparency and consistency.
I believe in creating partnerships with a purpose.
NO NONSENSE HOSPITALITY & FRANCHISE ADVICE
Current Client Roster
OUR LICENSES:
-
Each store franchise fee will be £17,000 with a 5% royalty fee and 1% advertising levy.
-
Minimum £80,000 liquid capital is required.
-
A Multi-Store franchise is available where you will agree to open a specific number of stores or kiosks over a set time period usually within a certain area/region.
​
OUR LICENSES:
-
Each store franchise fee will be £15,000 with a 5% royalty fee and 1% advertising levy.
-
Minimum £120,000 liquid capital is required.
-
A Multi-Store franchise is available where you will agree to open a specific number of stores over a set time period usually within a certain area/region.
​
.png)
OUR LICENSES:
-
Each store franchise fee will be £70,000 with a royalty fee and advertising levy TBC with each brand.
-
Minimum £400,000+ liquid capital is required.
-
Different MPW store formats to choose from
​
OUR LICENSES:
-
Each store franchise fee will be £25,000 with a 7% royalty fee and 2% advertising levy.
-
Minimum £175,000+ liquid capital is required.
-
A Multi-Store franchise is available where you will agree to open a specific number of stores over a set time period usually within a certain area/region.
​
OUR LICENSES:
-
Each store franchise fee will be £15,000 with a 5% royalty fee and 1% advertising levy.
-
Minimum £50,000+ liquid capital is required.
-
A Multi-Store franchise is available where you will agree to open a specific number of stores over a set time period usually within a certain area/region.
​
OUR LICENSES:
-
Each store franchise fee will be £15,000 with a 5% royalty fee and 1% advertising levy.
-
Minimum £50,000+ liquid capital is required.
-
A Multi-Store franchise is available where you will agree to open a specific number of stores over a set time period usually within a certain area/region.
​
.png)
NEWS & EVENTS
Franchise Business Network Summit - Denver 2022
It's a great privilege to be a guest panelist at the International Franchise network event held in Denver Colorado . My topic Identifying factors to Grow Stronger, Bigger and Faster including multi-unit franchising.
​
Thank you Akerman for inviting me along.
MCA FOOD TO GO CONFERENCE
Thank you to MCA for having me part of their EXPERT PANEL on Food to go trends for 2019. The session was very engaging and it was a pleasure to be part of. Looking forward to the next conference.
GUEST SPEAKER AT THE BFA CONFERENCE
A fantastic day had presenting at the Multi-unit franchise conference ran by Venture Marketing and the BFA.
​
Looking forward to the next event.
Voted as 2023 Hospitality influencer
Voted number 8 of Modern Hospitality's top 20 influencers
TESTIMONIALS
Andy Hulbert supported the Warrens Bakery model becoming the fastest growth food franchise brand in the UK presently, with a pipeline of several hundred stores, as well as being the UK’s No.1 craft bakery.
His excellent social skills coupled with a very commercially minded and operationally led way of working, has meant Andy has been an instrumental part of our growth story and we look forward to continuing working together.
Mark Sullivan - Chairman Warrens Bakery
Andy has proved to be an enormous asset in S&S Personalisation, realising its true potential. Andy helped us to formulate a strategic business plan for growth, meaning we are now about to smash our initial targets. We would recommend Andy's services to anyone wishing to improve their business significantly.
Adam Sage - Director S&S Personalisation
I have always found Andy to be a positive and honest individual. The commercial advice provided gave direction and with his networking abilities, helped to grow our business. He managed to remove hurdles in our way, ensuring the business had a clear path to follow. We would highly recommend his services to any SME.
Andy Kitching - Owner ASK BS Ltd
