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- November 9, 2024
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Dr. Easa Al Bastaki Calls On Arab Franchise Brands To Go Global For Economic Growth

Dr. Easa Al Bastaki, The President of the University of Dubai,Delivering the Key note speech at The Arab Franchise Awards event at the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 ,Dubai The Arab Franchise Expo 2024 is set to be an extraordinary convergence of franchise business leaders, investors, and innovators, showcasing the vast potential of franchise opportunities in the Arab […]

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FEATURED
- April 12, 2023
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Starbucks Store achieves first LEED Platinum certification in the GCC

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 […]

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FEATURED
- April 12, 2023
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Yum! Partners with Lafayette Square Investment Firm to Lend $50M to Franchisees

The Funds target underrepresented operators, both new and existing. Miami, Florida – Lafayette Square has signed an agreement with Yum! Brands, Inc. to lend up to $50 million to new and existing underrepresented Yum! franchisees identified by Yum! Brands as part of a new financing program called Franchise Fast Start. Franchise Fast Start will help […]

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FEATURED
- April 12, 2023
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Kitopi, UAE’s cloud kitchen operator, acquires AWJ Investments

Saman Darkan and Mohamad Ballout Dubai: One of the biggest names in the cloud kitchen space, Kitopi has bought out Dubai-based F&B business AWJ, and the name behind delivery and dine-in brands such as Operation Falafel, Catch 22, Awani, and Sushi Do. The latter opened its first outlet in Dubai in 2014 and since expanded […]

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FEATURED
- April 12, 2023
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OrderUp: Canton startup invests in ‘digital franchising’ to bring online food-ordering across USA

Dubai: As OrderUp eyes expanding to cities across the U.S., it’s working on setting up digital franchises—online food-ordering websites maintained by people in mid-size cities. OrderUp, the Canton-based startup that facilitates ordering food from restaurants online, faces stiff competition from such bigger, national companies as GrubHub and Seamless. But in 2013, as OrderUp eyes expanding […]

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FEATURED
- April 9, 2023
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Shaquille O’Neal’s “Big Chicken” is going places across USA

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 […]

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FEATURED
- April 9, 2023
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Ministry of Economy launches ScaleUp Franchise program in partnership with ‘Emtiyz’ to enable UAE SMEs to benefit from franchising

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 […]

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FEATURED
- December 17, 2022
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Arab Franchise Expo Event will target Top 100 Arab home grown franchise brands to “Go Global” by 2025

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 […]

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FEATURED
- December 16, 2022
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Sweet Roll Cafe Plans 100 outlets rolling by 2025 in the Gulf Countries

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 […]

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FEATURED
- December 16, 2022
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Bird &Bird wins Prestigious Arab Franchise “Franchise Law firm of the Year “Award in Dubai

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 […]

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