WE ARE LEADING SPECIALISTS IN FINANCIAL, ACCOUNTING, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, WITH OUR ROOTS IN HOSPITALITY AND EXPERTISE THAT TRANSCENDS INTO NEW HORIZONS
Our aim is to put all our knowledge to work for each and every client and help drive their future success
“MCA GLOBAL – WHERE EVERY DETAIL POWERS GROWTH”
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ABOUT US
Main Course Associates’ clients range from talented chefs needing an injection of business know-how, to overseas investors looking for a foothold in the UK.
The Main Course Associates team consists of industry insiders with over 200 years of combined experience. We understand the pressures involved in operating a business in the hugely demanding hospitality industry – and know how to overcome them.
We’ll work in partnership with you to identify key areas of pressure, analyse how best to deal with them and then implement the changes to move you forwards. From book keeping and accounting to operations consultancy, cost saving to strategic planning, we aim to add value throughout our relationship with you and bring our experience to bear on every project and every issue.
OUR SERVICES
Brilliant operators and chefs with all the business skills needed to succeed are few and far between. Main Course Associates can provide all the services you need to succeed and thrive.
Our approach is defined by two qualities:
Partnership
Flexibility
We have a philosophy of working closely with our clients both at boardroom and operational management levels to develop partnerships.
By getting to know you, we are able to tailor our services to your specific needs, adding value to areas of business that will benefit you in the long and short term. Whether you want a virtual head office function, accounting and finance solutions or operational support in supply management, we have an unrivalled track record in delivering workable, robust solutions. For every project, we are able to leverage our experience and contacts, built up over the years and continually reviewed. As well as knowing the most up to date market intelligence and trends, we can access a large network of suppliers on your behalf and are able to benchmark your performance against appropriate and current industry norms and KPI’s.
Our services break down into four main areas:
Financial Management
Operations Consulting
Food & Drink
Other Services
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Numbers are the platform on which all other decisions rest. Every successful restaurateur I can think of has a team behind them with fantastic financial skills.
In the fast moving, highly pressured world of restaurants and catering, financial reporting is vital for success – but only if it is timely, relevant and accurate. We will work with you to develop the best possible accounting systems for your business, and crucially add value by presenting the numbers clearly and helping you interpret them as effectively as possible.
We can deliver a flash report at the start of each week, so issues can be highlighted before they become problems and costs managed effectively. Our expert professional input is tailored to the level you need: board, management or operational. As outsiders committed to your success, we will help you focus like a laser on areas that need work so you can take prompt action.
As well as helping clients move forward on a sound financial footing, we have saved clients significant amounts of money through our understanding of complex, industry-specific issues such as Tronc management and food VAT.
We wear many hats when it comes to Financial Management – from Accounting and Book Keeping to Tailored Reporting, Fund Raising and Finance Director function. We believe we provide a more comprehensive, bespoke and considered approach.
Talk to us for assistance and solutions in:
Monthly Book keeping
Cashflow Management
Banking Relationships
Payroll & Auto Enrollment
Guidance on Tronc Management
Guidance on Tronc Management
Supplier Management & Relationships
Finance Director Function
Strategic Advice
Weekly and Monthly Management Accounts Funding
OPERATIONAL CONSULTING
There’s a balance between experience, such as knowing what a restaurant’s EBITDA should be in a given location, and expertise, such as understanding how to improve systems to maximise potential. We believe we can do both.
Successful operations depend on hitting the right key performance indicators across the full range of your activities, so you achieve the greatest returns from your business without compromising on quality or levels of service.
Main Course Associates delivers a full range of services that cover every activity, from setting up a single restaurant for a chef entrepreneur to finding efficiencies in multiple-site operations. We can guide you step by step in implementing operations that put you in control, and ensure that systems are robust and easily applied through training so your staff can handle them successfully.
We focus on five key areas: Property, Product, People, Projects and Profits.
Our sector experience allows us to benchmark your performance against comparable operators, so that targets are both demanding and realistic. Targets can range from maximising floor space – an extra table can be the difference between posting a weekly profit or loss – to advising on the most suitable EPOS system for your operation.
A fine dining operation will have different KPI’s compared to a casual dining restaurant. Our team has the range of experience to handle all different types of business.
Talk to us for assistance and solutions in:
Stock Management
EPOS Systems
Operational KPIs
Procurement
Training Manuals
Margin Control
CRM & Reservations
Finance Director Function
Site Finding & Acquisition
Systems & Procedures
FOOD & DRINKS
Because of our strong emphasis on partnership, we’ll take the time to understand your business and then work on all aspects of food and drink management to make your vision succeed.
Successful operations depend on hitting the right key performance indicators across the full range of your activities, so you achieve greatest returns from your business without compromising quality or levels of service.
Main Course Associates delivers a full range of services that cover every activity, from setting up a single restaurant for a chef entrepreneur to finding efficiencies in multiple-site operations. We can guide you step by step in implementing operations that put you in control, and ensure that systems are robust and easily applied through training so your staff can handle them successfully.
We focus on five key areas: property, product, people, projects and profits. Our sector experience allows us to benchmark your performance against comparable operators, so that targets are both demanding and realistic. Targets can range from maximising floor space – an extra table can be the difference between posting a weekly profit or loss – to advising on the most suitable EPOS system for your operation.
We were engaged to find out why a group’s turnover was not translating into profits. By re-engineering the menu and changing the purchasing function, we made significant savings to their kitchen staffing costs.
Talk to us for assistance and solutions in:
Recipe Costing
Waste Management
Maximising Gross Profit
Menu Re-engineering
Food Safety Culture
Allergy Management
Portion Control
Balancing Menus
Equipment Sourcing
Supplier Recommendations
Funding
Inclusivity
OTHER SERVICES
We’re results and service driven, and our aim is to get the job done. If we cannot supply your needs in-house, we’ll know the right person or business to help.
We have a broad range of in-house skills and a number of proven, talented partners that we work with. Working with us gives you access to our address book and partners.
Talk to us for assistance and solutions in:
Budgeting & Forcasting
Cashflow Management
Statutory Accounts
VAT/PAYE
Pricing Structure
Bank Relationships
Concept/Design Development
IP Support & EPOS Configuration
Service Charge & Tronic Guidance
Operations Management
Business Plans
Payroll
Funding
Financial Management
Site Acquisition
Menu & Pricing Design
HR Support & Recruitment
Competitive Insurance Arrangements