You’ve heard of business success stories, but what’s their secret? This consulting firm has figured out the recipe and played a key role in shaping some of the Gold Coast’s most notable success stories.
Forget suits, ties and whiteboards, this is not your old-school consultancy. Tucked into an office just steps from Currumbin Beach, complete with ocean views and a team that greets you with genuine smiles and a sharp strategy, this is a new age consultancy.
They are not here to waffle. But they are here to win. And they are only getting started.
Established in 2022, boutique advisory firm, AYRES has become the engine room behind a wave of success stories, including a few Gold Coast favourites. The results speak for themselves, with clients seeing serious growth and the firm helping generate hundreds of jobs across Australia in the process.
Some of their clients have seen revenue almost double in just six months. Others have expanded from one venue to three. One client has even grown their footprint across two new countries.
“We combine strategy, expertise, and hands-on execution that turns big ideas into thriving businesses,” says AYRES Managing Director Ryan Ayres.
“There is a large start-up culture in Australia with no shortage of worthy businesses offering compelling products or services however, there is also a large portion missing the fundamentals of business, which causes owners to become stuck, limit their growth or ultimately not succeed.”
One of AYRES’ clients, Stanley Food Group, which manages brands Costa Taco and Mercado, have added two new venues to their business portfolio, with more planned in the near future.
While 76 percent of projects typically fail, Ryan says that applying simple, proven methodologies that have been tailored to provide business owners with a pathway to success.
“We regularly work with businesses that don’t have a growth plan in place, and we often say you wouldn’t build a house without a plan so why would build your business without one?” he says.
“Every successful expansion begins with a strategic plan, and we use the most advanced frameworks that accelerate growth. The methodologies we use can be applied across many industries to create opportunities, identify business risks, and re-focus on what matters most.”
Among AYRES’ client group, over 80 percent have achieved significant revenue growth and 50 percent have expanded their footprint. But Ryan says success is about more than just business growth.
“It’s about creating the freedom to live a balanced, fulfilling life and we help scale businesses without sacrificing those personal moments that matter the most,” he says.
Every successful expansion begins with a strategic plan, and we use the most advanced frameworks that accelerate growth. 
“Our success has been built on the outcomes we achieve for our clients, and we have a passion for helping businesses grow by providing them with the foundations and tools of business.”
Ayres Consulting specialises in delivering tailored strategic planning and project delivery services designed to unlock maximum value for small to medium size businesses.
Based in the Gold Coast, and working with clients nationally, the firm manages business expansions across Australia, ensuring a seamless journey and building a strong foundation for future success.
