More than 20 Lebanese concepts with global potential
Lebanon has an impressive track record for producing successful entrepreneurs, including F&B business leaders who have taken their concepts to new heights worldwide through franchising. HN is delighted to shine a spotlight here on six Lebanese companies offering a multitude of exciting partnerships for their concepts, which range from casual and high-end restaurants to lounge bars and beach clubs.
A look at the state of the hospitality industry with Rabih Fakhreddine
Rabih Fakhreddine, founder and CEO of 7 Management, has always had a passion for the food and entertainment industry. As a trailblazing restaurateur, he evaluates the state of the industry and shares a few trade secrets.
TAMADA set to open in Dubai
Ennismore and 7 Management will be launching TAMADA at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences by December 2023, offering a unique dining experience.
5 nightlife influencers on achieving after-dark success
Staying ahead in a fiercely competitive, ever-changing environment and retaining customer loyalty are just some of the hurdles that operators in the nightlife segment face. HN caught up with some of the region’s leading industry influencers to discover more about how they navigate the notoriously challenging nightlife nightlife scene.
7 Management sets its sight on the GCC after massive UAE expansion
Renowned F&B titan 7 Management has dominated the hospitality scene in Riyadh, Beirut, Dubai and Doha, with an array of standout Middle Eastern brands, such as Café Beirut, February 30, Lucia’s, Antika and Sayf.
Rabih Fakhreddine: taking over the region
Rabih Fakhreddine has always had a passion for the food and entertainment industry, opening his first oasis of music and cuisine, Seven Sisters, in Beirut in 2015 and forming 7 Management soon after. He went on to develop 10 food, beverage and entertainment concepts, affirming his position as an F&B trendsetter.
Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
Save Beirut, raised over USD 318,000 to rebuild Beirut
Coordinated by 7 Management, Save Beirut provided an innovative and accessible way to drive donations for a worthy and important cause.
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The future of hospitality in the GCC
Rabih Fakhreddine, the founder and CEO of 7 Management, explores the rapid growth in hospitality in the Gulf.