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Market analysis & entry strategy
Define where to go, in what order, and why—using demand drivers, cannibalisation checks, and competitor mapping.
International Roll-Out • Site Acquisition • Tenant Representation
Helping brands expand—sustainably and efficiently.
We partner with ambitious operators on both sides of the Atlantic to plan market entry, secure the best sites, and negotiate terms that work for long-term success.
Market entry · Site acquisition · Expansion leadership
20+ yrsOperator-side expansion experience
HundredsOf locations opened globally
16Countries in multi-market roll-outs
EU·UK·USTrusted global partner network
Why Regent
Operator-side experience, not just brokerage.
We’ve built, opened and run venues ourselves, so our advice is practical and outcome-driven. We measure success in openings and unit economics—not just pitch decks.
That means we answer the questions a broker can’t: which market, why, what it will cost, and what return you should expect—before a single lease is signed.
Industries served
Multi-country
Leisure
Family entertainment
Retail
Hospitality
The full expansion journey
From “which market?” to keys in hand.
One senior partner across every stage—so strategy, numbers and deals stay joined up.
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Which market—and why
Demand drivers, consumer fit, competitor density and the right order to roll out.
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How much, and the ROI
CAPEX/OPEX, payback and unit-level return modelling before you commit capital.
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Employment landscape
Labour availability, wage levels, employment rules and realistic hiring timelines.
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Location analysis
Catchments, footfall, co-tenancy and cannibalisation checks to rank cities and sites.
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Acquiring property
Off-market access through our network, shortlists, offers and heads of terms.
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Contracts & handover
Lease negotiation, risk allocation and legal coordination through to opening.
Who we are
London-based, working with a trusted global partner network.
Founded by operators who’ve done the job from the inside—site selection, lease negotiation, and opening hundreds of locations globally. We bring pragmatic advice, sharp negotiation, and an eye for sustainable growth.
Where you need local depth, we bring in specialists from our network:
- Local agents & landlords
- Property & employment lawyers
- Architects & fit-out partners
- Recruitment & HR advisers
- Tax & corporate structuring
- Market & consumer research
Global Footprint
Our footprint spans major markets across Europe and the US.
United KingdomNordicsDACHBeneluxSouthern EuropeUnited States
What we do
End-to-end expansion support.
Tailored specifically to your brand and growth stage.
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Network planning & site search
Build a pipeline of viable units with realistic CAPEX/OPEX and landlord appetite, aligned to your economics.
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Negotiation & deal execution
From site selection to handover—location analysis, commercial terms, risk allocation, and practicalities to keep your roll-out on track.
How we work with you
Flexible support, sized to your stage.
Take one service or combine them—from a single market study to leading the whole roll-out.
Strategy
Market Entry Programme
Market selection, business case and ROI, employment landscape and a city-by-city entry plan you can take to investors.
Scope a market entry →Transactional
Site & Deal Execution
Tenant representation from site search and location analysis to negotiated heads of terms and a signed lease.
Start a deal pipeline →Leadership
Fractional or Interim Expansion Director
Senior expansion leadership embedded in your team, part-time or for a set period—owning the roll-out plan, pipeline and board reporting.
Discuss a role →Advisory
Board & Investor Advisory
An independent view on roll-out plans, site pipelines and unit economics for boards, founders and investors.
Arrange a review →Contact
Ready to pressure-test a market entry or build a deal pipeline? Let’s talk.
Email us directly at info@regent-expansion.com and we can discuss further. Or leave your details below.
Based in — London, working worldwide
Typical response — within one business day