Hotel Albergo, a gem to behold with Tony W. Gergess
Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in east Beirut, a stone’s throw from downtown, the Hotel Albergo is a sanctuary of luxury and the only Relais & Châteaux property in the country. Old-world charm meets high-end service at this Beirut landmark, as Tony W. Gergess, the newly appointed general manager, explains.
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.
HORECA CONNECTS aims to build new bridges
HORECA CONNECTS will also introduce innovative Lebanese products, solutions and services relating to the hospitality and foodservice sectors.
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.
Alwatania Poultry: a legacy in the making
Dr. Mohammed Sulaiman Alrajhi of AlWatania Poultry, the largest poultry facility in the Middle East, talks about what has contributed to the firm’s success and upcoming projects.
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.
Gulfood Innovation Awards 2022 honors F&B trendsetters
The Gulfood Innovation Awards 2022 were assessed by a panel of industry veterans, who identified winning innovations in eight categories.
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:
Next-gen F&B firm Cornerstone61 Consultancy launches in UAE
Cornerstone61C was built to support entrepreneurs and existing F&B businesses in achieving continued success through business strategy.
