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.
6 knights of hospitality
If you thought the nightlife scene in the Middle East had died down in the post-pandemic era, think again. The industry is abuzz with innovative and ambitious concepts, so who better to guide us through the dark than the brilliant entrepreneurs behind them?
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.
Influential restaurateurs at the table
Creating a successful F&B concept in the Middle East is no easy feat, and yet these five restaurateurs make it look effortless. We learn more about their brands and expansion plans.
B018, the Beirut-born legacy, makes its way to Dubai
For decades, B018, Beirut’s acclaimed “bunker,” has been calling all music and party lovers to an alluring nightlife scene.
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.
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