Middle East Franchise Market Overview
Restaurants, like any other business, aim to adopt a model that enables them to make a profit and viably expand their interests in untapped markets and benefit from their profit potential. One model that has become increasingly popular as a way of achieving these goals is franchising. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, breaks down the regional market
Chains and franchises VS stand-alone restaurants
The topic of whether Dubai has yet to establish itself as a true food-destination city is one that prompts animated discussion within the industry. Some experts think independent restaurants are at risk of falling into the standardization trap and losing that all-important passion for food. Daniel During, principal and management director of Thomas Klein International, looks at the pitfalls and how to avoid them
Alshaya brings Boutique Café & Bakery Princi to Kuwait
The opening of Princi in the Grand Avenue – The Avenues later this month represents the brand’s 19th store opening in three continents.
Jones the Grocer launches in Egypt through Raya Restaurants
The brand will expand with a 60 million Egyptian Pounds (USD 3.8 million) investment and will have six branches, and will bring 240 job opportunities.
F&B Highlight: Hakkasan Group eyes ‘burgeoning Saudi market’
“With Saudi Vision 2030 and all the recent progressiveness happening in the country, it really is the right moment to become part of the fabric of change.”
Baky Hospitality’s Shinkō bar to launch its new food & beverage menu
“The new cocktail menu is inspired by our guests’ needs,” said Marc Ghazal, BH. F&B manager. “New Cairo is in need of such an elaborate concept”.
Bidfood UAE launches an exclusive range of specialty coffees for foodservice
The launch comes as Bidfood UAE’s answer to the rising awareness among consumers on the origins and intricacies of coffee production.
sbe opens its second gourmet breakfast eatery EllaMia at Mondrian Doha
EllaMia’s menu brings a new selection of drinks to the F&B scene in Qatar Some of these signature drinks include the Bumble Coffee and Macchiato Americano.
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi’s continuous F&B genius
Butcher & Still’s food truck delivers that special concept, bringing the spirit of the iconic 1920s Chicago Steakhouse at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi to the UAE.
Lebanese Zaatar W Zeit to debut in Vancouver this December
Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city and one of the world’s most livable cities in addition to it’s ethnic mix and food scene.
