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We transform markets and food halls.
We reimagine heritage and stranded assets.
We activate places with meanwhile uses.

MARKETS, FOOD HALLS, HERITAGE & STRANDED ASSETS, and hospitality specialists

We are a solutions-driven consultancy that helps unlock the potential of underperforming and vacant spaces. Our team combines the insight of proven operators with the rigour of commercial strategy, creating strong business cases that give concepts and designs the best chance of success.

With deep experience in market halls, food halls, hospitality, and regeneration, we know how to shape places that attract investment, deliver income and footfall, and support whole communities.

Whether it’s reimagining heritage buildings, repurposing stranded assets, or delivering meanwhile uses, we focus on solutions that are both commercially viable and socially valuable. By blending creative thinking with robust financial modelling, we ensure that every project we deliver is sustainable, practical, and future-ready.

We work with landlords, local authorities, asset managers and operators to deliver transformational schemes, from initial concept through to delivery and long-term operation.

How we can help

No two projects are the same. We work with each client and partner to create a bespoke approach, from reimagining a heritage asset to curating a food hall or shaping a business case.

Find out more about our services, or get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about how we can support your project.

  • Identifying Opportunities
    We review vacant properties, heritage assets, market halls and food halls to uncover opportunities for reinvention. This can include rethinking redundant spaces, identifying new uses that attract different audiences, or repositioning a building to support wider regeneration goals.

    Shaping a Vision
    Working with clients, communities and stakeholders, we explore commercial and social potential to establish a clear direction. Our focus is on creating concepts that bring spaces back into use, build footfall, and generate sustainable income streams — turning underperforming assets into thriving destinations.

  • Testing Scenarios
    We develop and assess a range of options, using data analysis, engagement and industry benchmarks to provide a robust comparison of routes forward.

    Confirming Viability
    Whether for a vacant building, a redundant market or a listed asset, our feasibility work ensures the preferred option is both practical and sustainable.

  • Exciting Concepts
    We work with architects and design teams — or can recommend trusted specialists — to ensure every aspect of a property not only fits its purpose, but also brings the space back into active use in an operationally sound and commercially viable way.

    Developing Designs
    We provide operational and commercial insight to support the design process. Advising on utilities, lighting, extraction and technical requirements, and stress testing budgets, we ensure designs are practical, efficient and commercially successful.

  • Evidence for Investment
    We prepare robust business cases for markets, food halls and regeneration projects, including income and expenditure forecasts, delivery strategies, risk assessments and fu Green Book Business Cases as required.

    Securing Support
    Where required, we develop Green Book-compliant business cases, providing the evidence needed for funding approval and political decision-making.

  • Testing Interest & Securing Tenants
    We support landlords and councils to gauge market appetite for new projects, from early soundings to structured soft-market testing. Moving forward, we can help secure tenants at every stage, from Expressions of Interest through Heads of Terms to fully signed leases.

    Securing Delivery Partners
    Through structured operator engagement or formal procurement, we help appoint the right partners to run market halls, food halls and other town centre schemes, ensuring strong commercial delivery and long-term success.

  • Building the Mix
    We identify and secure the right tenant mix for markets, food halls and mixed-use schemes, balancing small independents with established operators.

    Strengthening Relationships
    Our lettings campaigns and lease negotiations create clear, professional landlord-tenant relationships that deliver long-term stability.

  • Preparing for Launch
    We design detailed operating plans covering opening hours, staffing, maintenance, customer experience and health & safety.

    Planning for Growth
    Our frameworks ensure the venue is not only launch-ready but adaptable, allowing smooth scaling and evolution over time.

  • Hands-On Support
    We step in as a trusted partner to manage daily operations, tenant relationships and on-site performance during critical periods.

    Strategic Oversight
    Alongside day-to-day support, we provide senior operational input to ensure schemes remain commercially and socially successful.

  • Independent Assessment
    We review existing market halls, food halls and community assets to identify performance issues and opportunities for improvement.

    Driving Improvement
    By refining operations, enhancing the customer offer and improving efficiency, we maximise returns and unlock long-term growth.

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