Homegrown concepts in the GCC with Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica
As the GCC dining sector evolves rapidly, Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica, discusses how local restaurant groups such as his are shaping dining culture through regional tastes, flexible formats and locally driven hospitality approaches.
Talking success with WOK BOYZ CEO Gaurav Sabharwal
Gaurav Sabharwal has called Dubai home for four decades. Reflecting on his journey, we explore how the CEO and founder of WOK BOYZ has created the ultimate destination for Asian street food with a twist and what lies ahead.
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
