Franchising: a new perspective on an old business model
Is a new kind of franchising emerging? Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, believes there is, and provides some interesting case studies to prove it.
Hotel F&B versus high-end stand-alone restaurants
Increasingly, hotels are upping their F&B game to compete with nearby fine-dining establishments. Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, gives us the lowdown on how well-known properties in the UAE are reacting to this shift.
Finding the right franchise partner
Finding the right match in any business relationship — franchise or not — is related to chemistry, compatibility and, most importantly, trust. Daniel During, principal and managing director at Thomas Klein International, lifts the lid on how to pick the perfect franchise partner.
What’s missing in hospitality higher education
With mankind having always pursued knowledge, the concept of higher education can be traced far back in time. Daniel During, management director of Thomas Klein International, discusses the pivotal role of educators and how learning about technology is more important than ever.
Hygiene Matters
As we continue to move forward amid a global pandemic, the topic of hygiene remains at the forefront of the hospitality industry. Simone Remba, consultant at Thomas Klein International, walks us through the protocols.
For the Love of Coffee
Simone Remba, consultant at Thomas Klein International, shares her personal relationship with coffee — one of the world’s most popular drinks.
Home dining: the new post-pandemic norm?
With COVID-19 lockdown restrictions forcing many restaurants and food delivery businesses to close, dining in has become the new dining out. Simone Remba, consultant at Thomas Klein International, examines whether the home dining trend is here to stay.
HR & Education: The Struggle
Daniel During, principal and management director of Thomas Klein International, tells us why ongoing staff training is the key to success.
Waiting for 2020: Dubai’s wave of F&B projects
Daniel During, principal and management director of Thomas Klein International, fills us in on Dubai’s restaurant wave which is proving to be a bumpy ride for entrepreneurs playing the waiting game ahead of the World Expo 2020
Workplace Equality: The Achievements And The To Do List
Whether at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai or the Women in Construction Summit, women across all industries are moving center stage and creating their own platforms to educate and share their experiences in their respective fields. Simone Remba, Consultant at Thomas Klein International, tells us about the challenges women working in hospitality still face and the steps being taken to address them.