Brand Strategy for Hospitality, F&B &
Lifestyle Brands

Build your brand on strategy,
not assumption.

Every successful brand begins with clarity. I help founders define what makes their business different before investing in design or marketing. Through brand strategy and positioning, we create the foundations for brands that stand out, connect with the right audience and grow with confidence.

What brand strategy really means

A great logo can attract attention, but brand strategy is what gives people a reason to choose you.

Brand strategy defines how your business is positioned, what it stands for and why customers should care. It creates clarity before creativity, shaping everything from your visual identity and messaging to your customer experience and future growth. Whether you're launching a new hospitality concept, scaling an F&B business or repositioning an established lifestyle brand, strategy provides the direction that every successful brand is built upon.

How brand strategy works

1/ Building your brand foundations

Every successful brand begins with a clear foundation. Together we'll define your purpose, vision, values, positioning, strategic pillars and brand promise, creating a framework that guides every decision your business makes.

When everyone understands what the brand stands for, decisions become easier, messaging becomes clearer and growth becomes more consistent. Whether you're opening your first coffee shop, launching a restaurant or expanding an established hospitality brand, these foundations create confidence for both your team and your customers.

2/ Finding your position in the market

The strongest brands don't try to appeal to everyone. They own a space that competitors can't.

Through market research, competitor analysis, audience insight and brand positioning, I'll identify where your business can genuinely stand apart. Together we'll define a compelling value proposition that gives customers a clear reason to choose you over the alternatives.

The outcome is a brand position that's commercially relevant, memorable and built for long-term growth.

3/ Crafting a brand people remember

Once your positioning is clear, your brand needs a voice that brings it to life.

Together we'll define your tone of voice, messaging framework and brand story so every interaction feels consistent, whether it's your website, menus, social media, packaging or customer experience. The goal isn't simply to sound different, but to create a brand that people recognise, remember and genuinely connect with.

"Working with Marc and his team was a game changer for Burro Blanco. They defined our brand’s positioning in a way that stayed true to our roots but ready for growth. Marc’s insight and storytelling brought clarity to our messaging and identity, putting us in a stronger position as we expand across the GCC."

Saied El Hakim, Founder of Burro Blanco

What founders say

Marc helped me develop my brand from scratch, and the result is spectacular. He has a great understanding of both brand strategy and design, and really took the time to understand what I was trying to achieve. His ideas, guidance and attention to detail made the brand stronger than I had imagined. We've had fantastic feedback on both the brand and the logo, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.

Petra Tanos - Founder / Sticks & Cones

We’ve been working with Marc for more than three years and he has become a trusted partner in the growth of Fresko. From evolving the brand for the UK market to refining our identity in Greece, he has consistently brought strategic thinking, creativity and clarity to every stage of the journey. He takes the time to understand both the business and the customer, and his work has played an important role in shaping Fresko into the brand it is today.

Sofia Zournatzidi - Founder / Fresko

Marc has been a key branding partner for more than six years, helping to create and develop hospitality brands including KOA, Myra and HAZAL. His ability to combine strategic thinking with creativity ensures every brand is built on a strong foundation before being brought to life. From positioning and naming through to identity design, he consistently creates brands that feel authentic, commercially strong and built for long-term growth.

Amro Bagedo - Founder & CEO / KRAIV & KAB Holding

Every successful brand begins with clarity. Let's build yours.

Recent brand strategy projects:

Myra — Brand Strategy and Visual Identity for a Luxury Patisserie in Saudi Arabia

Brand strategy, positioning and visual identity for Myra, a luxury French-inspired patisserie in Riyadh and Jeddah, creating a distinctive brand that blends artisanal craftsmanship with Saudi cultural nuance.

Brand Strategy / Brand Naming / Visual Identity

Sipside — Brand Strategy, Naming and Visual Identity for a Coffee Shop in Jeddah

Brand strategy, positioning, naming and visual identity for Sipside, creating a lifestyle-led coffee shop brand designed as a social destination for young people and families in Jeddah.

Brand Strategy / Market Positioning / Brand Naming / Visual Identity / Brand Messaging & Voice / Brand Experience

Bread Ahead — Brand Strategy and Market Positioning for an Iconic London Bakery

Brand strategy and market positioning for Bread Ahead, supporting its international franchise expansion while strengthening the positioning of one of London's most recognised bakery brands.

Brand Strategy / Market Positioning / Global Franchise Expansion

Town Hall Hotel — Brand Positioning and Visual Identity for a Luxury London Landmark

Brand strategy and repositioning for Town Hall Hotel, transforming a historic London landmark into a culturally connected lifestyle destination for modern travellers.

Brand Strategy / Market Positioning / Visual Identity / Brand Messaging & Voice / Brand Experience

Let's talk about your brand

Whether you're launching something new, refining an existing concept or preparing for growth, I'd love to hear more about what you're building.

FAQs

I am always happy to talk through the brand strategy process on an introductory call. In the meantime, here are answers to the questions I am asked most often.

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From defining your positioning to creating your visual identity, website and launch strategy, I help founders build brands that are clear, distinctive and built for growth.

Restaurant brand strategy • Hospitality brand strategy • Hotel brand positioning
• Food & beverage branding • Coffee shop branding • Bakery branding • Brand positioning
• Brand naming • Brand messaging • Brand storytelling • Franchise brand strategy
• Startup brand strategy • Brand identity strategy • Customer experience strategy