Starbucks Store achieves first LEED Platinum certification in the GCC

- April 12, 2023

The Starbucks store at KAFD, Riyadh. Image Courtesy: Alshaya Group Kuwait:  Adding another important milestone to a long list of achievements under Alshaya’s partnership with Starbucks. The Starbucks store at KAFD, Riyadh has become one of the first few Food & Beverage stores in the GCC region to attain this prestigious accolade. Alshaya Group and Starbucks have achieved an historic milestone with KAFD Starbucks becoming one of only six stores globally to achieve LEED Platinum certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Having scored 81 points, the store is also recognised as being the third LEED platinum interior design and construction (ID +C) retail store in the GCC, making it one of the greenest cafés in the GCC. The award-winning store was recognised for incorporating eco-friendly materials including recycled terrazzo and local marble, to create natural patterns throughout the store interiors. It also includes a biophilic design with a collection of green walls, natural trees and planters that provide a sense of calm and relaxation to customers. The store also scores well on the use of water-efficient indoor fixtures, the elimination of CFCs, energy modelling compliance, the use of energy-efficient equipment and lighting fixtures, and the use of chilled water from the base building using compliant refrigerant. Commenting on this distinguished achievement, Andy Holmes, President of Alshaya Starbucks said: “This is a prestigious recognition for us as sustainability is at the core of our business. Earning this important certification demonstrates our tremendous green building leadership and is another testimony of how we act to adopt sustainably best practices at every stage of our processes. The Starbucks store in KAFD is a prime example of how innovative work can create local solutions that contribute to making a global difference.   “Sustainability is a key element of our approach to design at Starbucks. Our teams have worked hard to design, construct, and operate our stores to meet LEED requirements on a global scale, as we continue to push the envelope of what our stores can be in the future. I am proud of this recognition, and I would like to thank all of those who have made it possible.” further commented Andy LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings help make the world more sustainable. LEED certification is awarded for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.   About Starbucks The Starbucks Experience is more than a cup of coffee. From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated the rich tradition of coffee but that also brought a feeling of community, a comfortable third place away from the demands of work and home. And with every cup, we strive to bring both our heritage and an exceptional experience to life. The Starbucks mission statement is more than words on a piece of paper – it’s the philosophy that guides how we do business every day. Our mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighbourhood at a time. We are committed to doing business in ways that are good to the earth and each other. From the way, we buy our coffee, to minimizing our environmental footprint, to being involved in local communities. Today, with more than 31,000 retail locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and the Pacific Rim, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of the finest coffee. At Starbucks, we are focused on delivering the best experience to every customer at each of our locations around the world. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with so many communities, and we are committed to providing the Starbucks Experience while respecting the local customs and tastes of each country we operate in.   About Alshaya Group      Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers,    Alshaya Group’s portfolio extends across MENA, Turkey, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants, and leisure destinations, as well as a large scale online and digital business.    Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.    Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya’s constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be.  Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. 

Shaquille O’Neal’s “Big Chicken” is going places across USA

- April 9, 2023

Shaquille O’Neal’-Former NBA Hall of Fame Dubai: Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is going places, well currently it’s focusing its expansion into Texas. However, it is going places. With plans to have 50 locations in Texas and more across America, Shaq is building something big here. O’Neal is not new to the entrepreneurial business. He is very savvy. Shaq’s success in business is well-documented. The Lakers legend is worth well over $400 Million, however, we suspect it is far higher than that. His new enterprise, Big Chicken is taking the USA by storm. He recently brought a house in Houston to oversee the launch of various branches throughout the state. Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken can also be found in sporting arenas, including at this $1.5 stadium. If there is anything Shaq knows better than everyone else, it is sporting arenas. The 7-foot-tall Laker legend played to sell out crowds throughout his life.And it is this experience that gives him the confidence to put his Big Chicken in stadiums across the USA. Perhaps, most notably, it is now available in the New York Islanders’ new home, the UBS Arena.Yes, Shaq, cleverly played his cards and ensured that his Big Chicken would be available at the new $1.5 billion arena. Founded in 2018, Big Chicken is backed by a dream team of partners; JRS Hospitality, an accomplished Las Vegas-based ownership group; Authentic Brands Group, a multi-national, multi-billion-dollar brand development, marketing and entertainment company; and Hall of Fame basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. Big Chicken fuses O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It® crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story all while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of Shaquille O’Neal.

Ministry of Economy launches ScaleUp Franchise program in partnership with ‘Emtiyz’ to enable UAE SMEs to benefit from franchising

- April 9, 2023

H.E Abdullah Al Saleh,  Under Secretary of the Foreign Trade and Industry at the UAE Ministry of Economy H.E Al Saleh: The Ministry of Economy will continue providing support to entrepreneurs in the UAE through The Entrepreneurial Nation, and the program provides new opportunities for the growth of SMEs In line with the UAE’s efforts to accelerate the growth of the business of startups and SMEs, support their expansion plans, and increase their investments in local and global markets, the Ministry of Economy launched the ScaleUp Franchise program in partnership with ‘Emtiyz,’ a company specialized in franchising. The program is part of phase II of ‘The Entrepreneurial Nation’. H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, affirmed that the Ministry will continue to provide support for entrepreneurship and startups in the country by developing its partnership with the government and private sectors under The Entrepreneurial Nation. This will help enhance the capabilities of entrepreneurs and owners of SMEs and ease their access to growth and business expansion opportunities. He added: “The ScaleUp Franchise program aims to develop the internal operations systems of SMEs in the country in the field of franchising, support their capacity and provide them with expertise and knowledge so that they are ready to benefit from the global systems of franchising, in a way that supports their expansion and investment plans in the local, regional and global markets.” H.E. indicated that the program contributes to providing companies with all legal, operational, and financial services related to international franchising systems, by obtaining legal advice and specialized training courses, in addition to providing a 10-year marketing support for brands, which helps them to attract investors and launch new branches locally and globally. The Ministry of Economy stated that the program will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will last for eight weeks and can include 25 SMEs, while the second phase lasts for six months and aims to ensure the full readiness of participants in franchising. The ScaleUp Franchise program is included in one of the tracks of the ScaleUp program, which is part of one of the three main pillars of ‘The Entrepreneurial Nation’. The Ministry invites all UAE SMEs wishing to participate in the program to apply via  The Entrepreneurial Nation. The Ministry of Economy, in cooperation with the ‘Emtiyz,’ has established a set of eligibility criteria for selecting SMEs to participate in the program. Most notably, companies wishing to joing must have a commercial license in the country, including free zones, and that the company’s project achieved profits during the last fiscal year, the signing of the mutual investment contract for 10 years and attend all training courses. The Ministry had launched the first phase of ‘The Entrepreneurial Nation’ in November 2021 as a comprehensive platform aimed at supporting the growth of startups in the country. It works to create a suitable environment for the expansion of their activities, providing support for more than 8,000 startups and entrepreneurial projects of SMEs in the country to transform more than 20 startups into unicorns by 2031. Also, the second phase of ‘The Entrepreneurial Nation’ was launched in October 2022. It included ten new programs in cooperation with a wide range of global strategic partners to support the growth and expansion of SMEs from the UAE to the world. The first initiatives of the second phase were launched recently, announcing partnerships with various regional and global markets, including the Republic of South Korea, the Republic of India, the Republic of Latvia, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Emtiyz has more than 24 years of experience in the field of franchising. It is also a service provided by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SMEs Development to empower and qualify local and regional companies on franchise systems. It has expertise in all areas of franchising, including the provision of franchise contracts that comply with regional laws and intellectual property rights. Program Link: https://theentrepreneurialnation.com/program/scaleup-emtiyz/?lang=en

Arab Franchise Expo Event will target Top 100 Arab home grown franchise brands to “Go Global” by 2025

- December 17, 2022

Dubai: Arab Franchise Expo 2022 concluded on a strong note, as global and local franchise companies signed new deals and partnerships during the 1-day expo. The Franchise Business & Awards Event, centered on the franchise industry, was organized by Arab Business Media Group and was held at Dubai Pullman Creek Convention Centre. It brought together 100 brands and 60 franchise companies, and participants from over 20 countries.The success of the show has led us to aim for an even bigger event next year. The Chairman of Arab Franchise Expo, Khaled Al Maeena said, “The overwhelming response to the Franchise Expo & Awards has prompted us to target over 100 franchise brands for next year’s event – covering fifteen sectors in multiple cities in the Arab countries and a grand event in London to make sure homegrown brands from Arab countries gain global exposure.” The next Expo will be in Jeddah and will focus on a major expo in London during the mid of 2023, followed by New York, Mumbai, Singapore, and Ethiopia Arabian Oud outlet in  New York, Time Square In the past year, 7.8% of Saudi and UAE brands have managed to grow their Brand Power. Those with rising Brand Power saw their usage increase on average by 1.8 times their Power growth rate. Power is a measure of a brand’s ability to drive volume sales, and it’s been shown over many years and across global markets to be closely related to market share. That’s because Power – an attribute that exists in the minds of consumers – leads to the greater real-world usage of a product. For small and emerging businesses, going global is a significant undertaking that could disrupt existing business activities. Thus, it is crucial for CEOs and business leaders to understand its full impact and determine if the rewards outweigh the risks. Stakeholders across the organization will be called on to carry more responsibilities to continue to execute day-to-day activities in addition to the global initiative. Dubai-based Chicking, one of the fastest-growing food chain groups in the world, unveiled a new set of business tie-ups to expand into Europe, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Morocco, Brunei, Djibouti, and the Maldives Taking a small business global is a complex and dynamic process. Gaining a deep understanding of the targeted markets, the competition, current local market trends, and the requirements to successfully launch and drive growth lays an important foundation. The effective selling and marketing of your products or services require a comprehensive, cohesive strategy that addresses sales strategy, sales delivery, branding/value proposition, marketing strategy, marketing programs, and pricing, which together create clear market differentiators that propel market acceptance and revenue growth. Jeddah Based Al Baiq Restaurant  in Kualalampur ,Malaysia Some countries are known for being highly litigious, so it is critical that strong legal processes are put in place to minimize unnecessary commercial risks. Also, government agencies have strict requirements that necessitate legal documentation be in place prior to operating within the country. Being proactive does require money upfront, but this more than offsets downstream risks and liabilities. Opportunities are there to be seized. After all, building a strong, resilient, and growing brand is a long-term project, to be worked on in good times and bad.

Sweet Roll Cafe Plans 100 outlets rolling by 2025 in the Gulf Countries

- December 16, 2022

Middle East’s first Chimney cake Franchise, Sweet roll café concept which operates around 30 outlets is looking to expand 100 outlets in next 3 years in the GCC. Dubai:  The Middle East’s first Chimney cake Franchise, Sweet roll café, is made with fresh chimney bread, ice cream, coffee and drink with more and more than 60 types and varieties, in addition to pastry varieties. Chimney cake is made with a very sweet pastry dough wrapped around a mold and baked in an oven while rotating. The result is a hollow cylinder—or, in a more recent Roman variation, a cone to be filled with ice cream.These slightly crispy, flaky cylinder-shaped pillars of dough are referred to as “chimney cakes.” As it cools, these cone-shaped pastries let steam out from the top, creating the smoking chimney effect. This Romanian dessert is made from Hungarian sweet bread that’s baked in a rotating oven, then coated with a sweet glaze. “It’s a traditional Central European pastry, and all the countries of Central Europe claim to have invented it,”Ability to offer our brand in multiple dimensions from 10 to 170 square meters, we have an unlimited variety menu with ice cream, desserts, cold and hot drinks Chimney bread, specialty hot and cold coffee, various flavors, toppings, sauces, milkshakes and sweet treats. We develop local flavors for each country/territory so that we can respond to any demographic changes and customer requirements very quickly Said “Saeed Rashid Mohammad Rashid Al Naqbi, the founder of sweet roll café. We are targeting 15 cities in GCC in next 3 years to take on numbers from 30 to 100 outlets and we have presently in UAE and Saudi Arabia. It has another taste, and we take care of the quality of our products, and we also offer coffee Specialized through specialized coffee machines and using coffee distillation In addition to a lot of cold and hot drinks. Said the founder of sweet roll café “Saeed Rashid Mohammad Rashid Al Naqbi Sweet Roll has a vision has always believed that life is shorter than Acceptance of ordinary and traditional things, we are through Our distinguished team and our passion to expand our branches locally and internationally, with great effort to satisfy the tastes of our clients and our is dedicated to being an inspiration Creative by providing a delicious experience of Refreshing foods, sweets and ice cream And specialty coffee and cold drinks And hot to better serve our customers.

Bird &Bird wins Prestigious Arab Franchise “Franchise Law firm of the Year “Award in Dubai

- December 16, 2022

Melissa Murrey, Partner of Bird &Bird receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Franchise Law firm of the  Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. “We feel really dignified to be affiliated with this award. I express my profound honor and thankfulness to the Jury of Arab Franchise Awards” Said Melissa after receiving the award. Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organizations impacted by technology and the digital world. There are 1,300 lawyers in 29 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America. Bird & Bird’s history dates back to the 1830s. The firm itself was formally established in the UK in 1846. With the ground experts of Bird & Bird, UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific offices, together with a global network of specialist franchise counsel across the Americas and Africa, Bird & Bird helps businesses operating in a wide range of sectors to achieve their growth objectives via franchising or distribution. While 2Birds support the global expansion of some of the world’s best-known brands, advise franchisors and businesses looking to expand via distribution, along with working with brands, developers, master franchisees, multi-unit/multi-brand franchise operators, and groups of franchisees in class actions. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award. Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won  the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai

ADNOC Distribution wins the prestigious Arab Franchise “Home Grown Franchise of the Year Award”

- December 16, 2022

Mr. Vikram Noronha, Head of Franchise Business, Adnoc Distribution receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Home grown  Franchise of the Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai:  Arab Franchise Awards held concurrently with  Arab Franchise Expo event which concluded in Dubai recently, recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders, and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by the Chief Guest of the event Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of home-grown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy. ADNOC Distribution is UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, with a network of over 400 service stations and 280 convenience stores. Every month, more than 20 million visits are paid to our network of over 360 retail service stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. “I am exceedingly grateful for allowing me to collect this award on behalf of my ADNOC Distribution . The most profound recognition goes to the Management and team who has supported the company during its phenomenal success in recent years”.Vikram  said after receiving the award “As one of the UAE’s best and most recognized brands ADNOC Distribution has expanded its business year on year and has a growth strategy both in the UAE and the broader GCC region and we are aggressively planning major expansions in the region from 2023”, said the Head of Franchising at Adnoc Distribution Mr. Vikram Noronha. “We are looking at Franchising Opportunities from Global, Regional and Local Brands in the MENA region and beyond and support them through the  creation of a dedicated team of professionals who really understand the market and how to drive sales”, he added. “Our primary focus areas are A strong retail presence which includes ADNOC service stations providing a comprehensive range of fueling and related vehicle services including car washes, lube services, and tire centers. We also provide Popular ancillary services at our service stations including our extremely popular Oasis convenience stores -and more than 600 retail tenants at our service stations, including quick service restaurants such as McDonald’s, Burger Kings, and Tim Hortons etc..”, He added. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame Franchise Award’. Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution to the franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively.

Green Shine Auto detailing wins the prestigious Arab Franchise “Green Franchise of the Year Award” in Dubai

- December 15, 2022

Elizabeth Kuruvila CEO of Green Shine Auto detailing receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Green Franchise of the Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. Green Shine, UAE’s first Green Car Spa, is a Sustainable Development initiative set up with the objective of curbing the wastage of water through the Automobile sector by offering a far superior but waterless & organic, range of car and bike detailing products & services. Green Shine is an initiative that helps the discerning UAE car or bike owner maintain his car in ‘pristine’ condition while ensuring he is not making a dent in the planet’s water resources. “I thank the Arab Awards Jury for recognizing our efforts in innovating means and methods to save energy and water and ultimately support sustainability. I am very glad to announce that we are contributing to the environment-friendly initiatives across the region” said  Elizabeth after receiving the award. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award.  Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai

Meals N’ More vendcafe wins Arab Franchise “Innovative Franchise of the Year award”

- December 15, 2022

Mr. Bijoy Anand Raghavan  and Mr. Yogesh Kamath receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Innovative Franchise of the  Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. Meals & More Vendcafe is a startup franchise that launched the first healthy vending machines in the UAE in response to an increasing number of forward-thinking companies who were asking for something other than junk food in their employee vending machines. Currently, the company is operating machines at four different locations. Those locations are DIFC, JLT, Business Bay and Dubai Technologies Corporate Office located in Dubai. The company proposes to add over 200 machines over the coming 2 to 3 years in the UAE. “We feel honored and delighted to receive the award and we truly appreciate your generosity.It is a great honor for us to be affiliated with this award. It is just like a dream come true to me. We are very lucky to be honored by Arab Franchise Jury and we truly appreciate and respect this award. Said Bijoy Anand Raghavan, CEO of the Meals N’ More.  Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award.  Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai

Emtiyz Franchise Consulting of UAE Wins prestigious Arab Franchise “ Franchise Consultancy of the Year Award”

- December 15, 2022

Mr. Essam Lootah, MD of Emtiyz Consulting, UAE receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Franchise Consultancy of the  Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. “I feel immense pleasure to be selected to get this award and I really value and respect this honor. This achievement will be my lifetime inspiration and help me to achieve success in the future”. Said Essam Lootah after receiving the award Emtiyz is a unique service offered by Mohammed Bin Rashid Est. It is an establishment for Dubai’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to support, educate and develop the commercialized franchise in the region to create an integrated community and provide services required through membership excellence. He is the only long-standing consultant in the franchise industry who has developed over 100 brands and owns the only end-to-end franchise consultancy, franchise recruitment and marketing agency in UAE. They have developed well-known franchise brands, many of which they’ve taken across the region. They have also been responsible for bringing many iconic international brands to UAE and growing their footprints across the region. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award. Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai