Sami Khoueiri: not an average restaurateur
Spiced and Sliced is a fast-casual chain of shawarma restaurants combining authentic shawarma recipes with unique flavors and modern interior design. Sami Khoueiri, the firm’s CEO, shares details of the concept with us and explains why it suits the franchise model.
TGI Fridays reopens its doors at Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai
TGI Fridays is a leading casual dining restaurant in the region, with restaurants across Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, KSA and UAE.
Esco-bar a Lebanese legacy beyond borders
A nightlife enthusiast at heart, Marc Chehade entered the Lebanese F&B scene at a young age. After setting up his company MEC, the entrepreneur launched a series of renowned concepts, including Escobar, Lockstock, Stairway and Kaffeine. We learn more about his path to success.
The world’s first sustainable eating NFTs debut in Dubai
Linking art to sustainable eating and drinking, four talented Dubai-based artists created the eye-catching NFT collection.
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.
Bistrot90 is now open at Fairmont Dubai
At Bistrot90, Italian head chef Umberto Esposto crafted a menu comprising pastas, risottos and pinzas, as well as other specialities.
Empowering women through cooking with Dina Saoudi
Dina Saoudi is the co-founder of Seven Circles, a consulting agency that provides full-fledged services for companies and organizations looking to establish strategic partnerships, create new revenue streams and build sustainable, impactful solutions. Saoudi co-developed Empowering through, a model that adopts an ecosystem approach, encouraging stakeholders to work together to empower the individual both economically and socially.
Concepts to watch in Lebanon
Lebanon’s F&B scene is brimming with opportunities for potential franchisees. Here’s a round-up of what’s available:
A third High Joint outlet opens in Dubai
Led by the passion of three Emiratis, the concept was launched as a hole-in-the-wall joint in Al Manara three years ago.
The Paris connection: Lebanese concepts in the French capital
The economic crisis in Lebanon has forced many Lebanese restaurateurs to chase new opportunities for their brands abroad, away from soaring inflation rates and political instability. Nagi Morkos, founding and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, tells us more about the Lebanese concepts that have made their way to the French capital.