Hospitality news 100: the ones to watch

HOSPITALITY NEWS 101

THE ONES TO WATCH

Franchising is still a viable option for those in the hospitality industry – one that is more risk-free than running a business of your own. Despite the cons, a proven business model is always a sure bet. The right franchise is out there… deciding which franchise is right for you always begins with Hospitality News ME

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BAKERY 1. BREADSMITH Type: European-style breads and sweets Initial Investment $354,250 - $399,900 breadsmith.com

2. CAFÉ D’AVIGNON Type: Quiches, sandwiches, scones, signature pastries, tarts, and 3 rd wave coffee Initial Investment $287,600 - $984,000 cafedavignon.com

3. DESSERT D'ORGANIC BAKE SHOP Type: Organic desserts Initial Investment $257,000 - $446,550 dessertd.com

4. DONUT BAR Type: Doughnuts Initial Investment $308,700 - $699,000 donutbar.com

5. GFG Type: High-quality homemade Greek taste experience Initial Investment $361,800 - $1,425,000 gfg-bakery.com

6. HOUSE OF CHIMNEY CAKES Type: Chimney cakes Initial Investment $103,720 - $171,850 thehouseofchimneycakes.com

7. LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES Type: Baked goods Initial Investment $84,350 - $361,500 lemacaron-us.com

8. PANERA BREAD Type: Bakery, café Initial Investment $942,200-$1,600,000 panerabread.com

9. PARIS BAGUETTE Type: Bakery, café Initial Investment $719,271 - $1,401,546 parisbaguette.com

COFFEE 10. C HOUSE MILANO CAFÉ Type: Comfort Italian food for lunch and dinner, tea time and Aperitivo Initial Investment $100,000 to $1,000,000 chouseitalia.com

11. CAFE DEPOT Type: Specialty coffee drinks and healthy food cafedepot.com

12. COFFEE-BIKE Type: Mobile coffee company Initial investment €60,000 coffee-bike.com

13. FUNK COFFE+FOOD Type: Quality food and coffee served in a funky environment funkcoffeefood.com.au

FAST FOOD 14. BURGERIM Type: Mini customizable burgers Initial Investment: $150,000 - $400,000 burgerim.com

15. COOLGREENS Type: A healthy lifestyle eatery Initial Investment $296,732 - $482,600 coolgreens.com

16. DAIRY QUEEN Type: Soft serve/fast food Initial Investment $1,091,025-$1,849,525 dairyqueen.com

17. PITA PIT INC. Type: Pita sandwiches and salads Initial Investment $179,830 - $428,813 pitapitusa.com

18. WHICH WICH Type: Custom-crafted sandwiches, wraps and salads Initial investment $203,000 - $495,250 whichwichfranchising.com

FAST CASUAL 19. BURGERFI Type: Gourmet burgers Initial Investment $613,600 - $987,250 burgerfi.com

20. CALII LOVE Type: Fresh food concept on the idea of love and positivity Initial Investment $369,000 to $540,500 caliilove.com

21. CORELIFE EATERY Type: Food is free of trans fat, artificial additives, and GMO’s Initial Investment $300,000 corelifeeatery.com

22. FATBURGER Type: burgers Initial Investment $463,169 - $988,000 fatburger.com

23. GRABBAGREEN Type: Gluten-free food, juices, smoothies Initial Investment $282,688 - $413,768 grabbagreen.com

24. HALAL GUYS Type: The world’s first American halal food chain Initial Investment $315,600 – $926,500 thehalalguys.com

25. HUMPIT Type: Plant-based hummus & pita bar Initial Investment: $88,970 humpit-hummus.com

26. JOUR Type: Committed and healthy restaurant chain Initial Investment: $336,940 jour.fr

27. LOADED BURGER Type: Gourmet burgers and fries Initial Investment: $190,140 loadedburgersfranchise.co.uk

28. MAMOUN’S FALAFEL Type: The oldest falafel restaurant in New York City Initial investment $672,890 – $1,191,200 mamouns.com

29. MELT SHOP Type: Elevated fast-casual Initial Investment: $426,946-$767,369 meltshop.com

30. NOODLES & CO. Type: American fast-casual noodles & pasta Initial Investment: $483,733-$1,198,107 noodles.com

31. SLAPFISH Type: American seafood concept with a focus on sustainability Initial Investment $227,940 – $855,600 slapfishrestaurant.com

32. VITALITY BOWLS Type: Superfood café Initial Investment: $170,100 - $604,000 franchise.vitalitybowls.com

33. WOLFNIGHTS Type: Mediterranean and Thai Cuisine in unique wraps Initial Investment $322,500 - $588,000 wolfnightsusa.com

34. YARDBIRD SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN Type: Southern fried chicken restaurant yardbird.ch

FULL SERVICE 35. BAR LOUIE Type: Gastrobar Initial Investment $763,500 - $3,399,000 barlouie.com

36. EASY WINE AND EASY BEER Type: State of the art restaurant and bar technologies Initial Investment: €150,000 easybeer.eu/easy-wine

37. MARCO PIERRE WHITE STEAKHOUSE BAR & GRILL Type: Simple food and quality steaks cooked well mpwrestaurants.co.uk

38. THE MELTING POT RESTAURANTS INC. Type Fondue restaurants Initial Investment $1,404,320 - $1,824,210 meltingpot.com

39. VEGGIE GARDEN Type: Vegan restaurant Initial investment 150,000 € – 300,000 € veggiegardengroup.com

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT 40. BEN & JERRY’S Restaurant Type: Ice cream shop Initial Investment: $107,685–$429,300

JUICE & SMOOTHIE 41. CLEAN JUICE Type: Organic juices, smoothies, acai bowls Initial Investment $259,000 - $502,500 cleanjuice.com

42. NEKTER JUICE BAR INC. Type: Juices, smoothies, acai bowls, non-dairy ice cream Initial Investment $254,500 - $466,600 nekterjuicebar.com

43. ROBEKS FRESH JUICES & SMOOTHIES Type: Juices, smoothies, bowls Initial Investment $236,450 - $345,500 robeks.com

PIZZA 44. ARTICHOKE BASILLE’S PIZZA Type: Italian - American Restaurant Initial Investment $500,000 - $1M artichokepizza.com

47. YOUR PIE Type: Assembly-line pizza Initial Investment $364,750 - $710,000 yourpie.com

RETAIL FOOD 48. GOODWILL Type: Chain of gastronomic supermarkets Initial Investment: $222,000 topfranchise.com

49. THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE Type: Gourmet spices, teas, sugars, salts, other organic products Initial Investment $184,000 - $477,000 spiceandtea.com

45. JET'S PIZZA Type: Pizza, subs, salads, breads, wings, dessert Initial Investment $437,500 - $631,000 jetspizza.com

46. PI PIZZERIA Type: Italian pizza Initial Investment $744,700 – $1,727,600 pi-pizza.com

50. VEGAN FINE FOODS Type: Vegan sandwiches, smoothies & bowls, plus outdoor tables. Initial Investment $95,900 - $458,500 veganfinefoods.com

51-ABDEL WAHAB Abd El Wahab offers a unique oriental experience featuring a traditional menu and homemade Lebanese specialties. Narguileh and backgammon with light music creates the perfect place to indulge and relax. Lebanese Cuisine Founding date: 1999 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 5 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 11 and 1 in London Looking for expansion: Middle East and Europe Approximate investment size: USD 2,500/sqm Initial franchise fee: USD 250,000 Royalty fee: 5% to 6% Franchise owner: G&A customercare@ghiaholding. com

52-AHWAK Serves traditional Lebanese food with a contemporary twist, using authentic recipes. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 2012 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 2 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size: USD 2,000/sqm Initial franchise fee: USD 200,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: G&A customercare@ghiaholding. com

53-ANTIKA BAR An original Lebanese bar with a twist bringing back old-time favorite music through wellknown Lebanese singers, bands, and DJs accompanied with superlative shows. Oriental fusion and International cuisine Founding date: 2016 Type of franchise: Night club

54-ARAX Lebanese authentic fast street food restaurant. Mediterranean cuisine Founding date: 1949 Type of franchise: Fast casual Number of local outlets: 27 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 18 Locations looking for expansion: MENAP/India Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 2 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East and Europe Approximate investment size: USD 1.2M Franchise owner: Rabih FAKHREDDINE - Seven Management S.A.L. rfakhreddine@7management.me

- Armenia/CIS Countries - Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 80,000 Initial franchise fee: Single unit franchise USD 10,000 + outlet fee Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: Raffi Heybelian araxfranchise1949@gmail.com

56-BARTARTINE The home to hearty food and artisanal French bread and pastries. It serves a range of delicious dishes, including tartines, pizzas, salads, steaks, and a great breakfast selection made with the different types of bread that come fresh out of the brand’s own bakery. World cuisine & authentic French bakery Founding date: 2013

57-BAB IDRIS Offers a casual & modern dining experience with authentic Lebanese cuisine in a warm & stimulating setting. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 2018 Type of franchise: Full service Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for Type of Franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 8 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Knead holding marketing@bar-tartine.com

expansion: MENA & Europe Approximate investment size: USD 1,200 - 1,400/sqm Initial franchise fee: USD 55,000 - 70,000 Franchisee fee range: Depending on the country and exclusivity deal Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Ant Ventures r.maroun@antventures.com

58-BATCHIG Brings together people of all ages in a light and casual ambiance. Batchig is a garden, a shisha chill-out location. With its innovative selection of modern Armenian Lebanese specialties, Batchig is part of the new buzz of Armenian Mezze around the world. Lebanese Armenian modern cuisine Founding date: 2013 Type of franchise: Fast casual

restaurant Number of local outlets: 2 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 2 Locations looking for expansion: Europe, USA, Asia Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Royalty fee: 7% Franchise owner: Fig Holding - Aline Kamakian info@figholding.com

55-AMALEEN Lebanese restaurant with an international twist along with a sushi bar and a wide menu fusion presentation. Lebanese and International cuisine Founding date: 1999 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 2 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 500,000 - 1.5M Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Bilal Jarrah info@amaleenrestaurant.com

59-BABEL A high-end destination, providing patrons with a place where they can savor progressive and authentic Lebanese cuisine in a luxury setting. Progressive Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 2009 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 3 Number of outlets in the

Middle East region: 3 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Royalty fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Al Shaya nassimgharzeddine@ afkarholding.co

60-BOUBOUFFE Lebanese Brasserie and a full-fledged restaurant with menu ranging from Lebanese specialties to international dishes. Lebanese brasserie cuisine Founding date: 1976 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for

61-CAFÉ YOUNES OR BLACK COFFEE - BY CAFÉ YOUNES With its eight decades of expertise and its uncompromising demand for quality, Café Younes developed a franchisable and a highly scalable unique concept that will enable the coffee aficionados to “look for another experience”. International cuisine Founding date: 1935 Type of franchise: Coffee expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size: USD 1M Initial franchise fee: depending on the country Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Boubouffe International m.aramouni@boubouffe-intl. com - info@boubouffe-intl. com

66-COUQLEY Offers delicious classic French bistro meals. Traditional French bistro cuisine Founding date: 2009 Type of franchise: Full Service Number of local outlets: 3 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size depending on the country Initial franchise fee depending on the country Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Couqley LTD paddy@thealleyway.org

Number of local outlets: 12 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 13 Locations looking for expansion: GCC, Europe, North America, Far East Approximate investment size: USD 200,000 - 300,000 Initial franchise fee depending on the country Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: Cafe Younes Ltd franchise@cafeyounes.com

62-CASPER AND GAMBINI’S An all-day restaurant-café with a commitment to true quality. Striving to consistently deliver natural and unique flavors has been its cornerstone mission since the early days. International cuisine Founding date: 1996 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 6 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 22 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 1,200 - 1,400/sqm Initial franchise fee: USD 75,000 - 95,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Ant Ventures r.maroun@antventures.com

63-CASPRESSO CAFÉ A concept by Casper & Gambini’s provides the highest-quality coffees, sandwiches and desserts in an atmosphere that meets the needs of customers whether they’re on the go or want a place to relax and enjoy their time in a casual setting. International cuisine Founding date: 2018

64-CLASSIC BURGER Serves burgers that cook up a gourmet storm. American fast casual cuisine Founding date: 2010 Type of franchise: Full service, counter-service, delivery and take out Number of local outlets: 12 outlets Number of outlets in the Middle

65-CLAP A high-end contemporary restaurant with a new experience in the art of fine dining, and elegant cocktail bars. Japanese cuisine Founding date: 2018 Type of franchise: Fine dining Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle Type of franchise: Coffee Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for expansion: MENA - Europe Approximate investment size: USD 40,000 - 65,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 15,000 - 25,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Ant Ventures R.maroun@antventures.com

East region: 8 Locations looking for expansion: KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Europe and Asia Approximate investment size: USD 350,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 50,000 Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: Ministry Of Food SAL franchise@cbj.me

East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size depending on the size Royalty fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Addmind Hospitality jad.aboujaoude@addmind.com

67-CURLI-Q Unique in shape, Curli Q creations are baked layer upon layer and slowly cooked on a spit, roasted and glazed in unique state of the art ovens and technique, resulting in a decadent cake, distinctive in texture and moisture, served in many flavors and glazes, sizes and toppings. International cuisine Founding date: 2015 Type of franchise: Specialty pastry and Coffee shop Number of local outlets: 2 + 3 additional points of sale Locations looking for expansion: GCC and Europe Approximate investment size USD 175,000 for one flagship store and additional 2 points of sale Royalty fees: 4 % , 2 % marketing Franchise owner: The Cake Lab SAL maya@food-gallery,com

68-DIPNDIP The ultimate chocolate café, using only the finest Belgian chocolate, offering a countless choice of dessert items and beverages – from crêpes, to waffles and traditional hot chocolate. Belgian chocolate desserts Founding date: 2009 Type of franchise: Fast casual Dessert Number of local outlets: 18 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 97 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 250,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 35,000 Royalty fee: 6% of net sales Franchise owner: Dip ‘N DIP Inc. (Canadian entity) franchising@dipndip.com

69-DUNYA BEIRUT Lebanese fine dining, offering customers live entertainment while enjoying their meal. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 2014 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 1M Initial franchise fee: USD 250,000 Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: Global Food Industry Limited franchise@handfulmanagement. com

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70-DUO Offering a diverse experience where one can enjoy an abundant menu, full of tasty choices or simply a rich healthy salad bar, all served in a comfortable setting, with a warm, yet modern design, featuring a variety of rich materials. Italian, Japanese and French cuisine Founding date: 2002

Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 4 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East and Europe Approximate investment size: USD 2,500/sqm Initial franchise fee: USD 200,000 Royalty fee: 5% to 6% Franchise owner: G&A customercare@ghiaholding.com

71-ESCOBAR Tex mex, bar restaurant. Mexican cuisine Founding date: 2015 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 6 Locations looking for expansion: Dubai, Qatar, KSA

72-ENAB BEIRUT Traditional Lebanese Restaurant serving customers grandma’s recipes in a setting carefully decorated to resemble a traditional Lebanese home. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 2011 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Approximate investment size USD 600,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 150,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: MEC mec@mec-concepts.com

Middle East region: 7 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 1M Initial franchise fee: USD 250,000 Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: Food Palace LTD Offshore franchise@ handfulmanagement.com

73-EM SHERIF CAFÉ With its original creations, the café offers an "A La Carte" Lebanese and International menu in a relaxed café atmosphere. The innovative cuisine is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner to ensure that customers get the best experience possible and to turn them into repeat patrons. Lebanese and International "a la carte" cuisine Founding date: 2016 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle East: Kuwait, KSA, Cairo, Dubai, London Locations looking for expansion: Bahrain, Jeddah, Qatar, Oman, Abu Dhabi Approximate investment size: Depending on the number of outlets Initial Franchise fees: USD 250,000 - 750,000 Royalty fee: up to 8% Franchise owner: SGR - OFFSHORE Info@sgr-offshore.com

74-EM SHERIF RESTAURANT A distinguished fine-dining restaurant offering Lebanese and oriental authentic cuisine in a homey atmosphere providing its guests with an unsurpassed dining experience. Lebanese - oriental cuisine with a twist Founding date: 2011 Type of franchise: Fine dining Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 2 Locations looking for expansion: Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Abu Dhabi, London, Paris, Turkey, Riyadh, Dammam, Monaco Approximate investment size: Depending on the outlet size Initial franchise fee: USD 400,000 - 800,000 Franchise owner: SGR - OFFSHORE Info@sgr-offshore.com

75- EM SHERIF SEA CAFE Crisp and contemporary, Em Sherif Sea Café is a visual and culinary homage to Lebanon’s historic ties to the Mediterranean world both through a varied menu of main and mezze-style offerings, focused around fresh fish and seafood dishes. From à la carte dining to coffee, shisha and late-night bites, Sea Café is as much a place to socialize, as it is to eat.

76-EL DENYE HEK Serving a range of traditional Lebanese dishes and mezza in a modern Lebanese setting at the heart of Mar Mkhayel, Beirut. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 2016 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1

Mediterranean seafood cuisine Founding date: 2018 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for expansion: KSA, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Approximate investment size: Depending on the outlet size Initial Franchise fees range USD 400,000 - 800,000 Franchise owner: SGR - OFFSHORE Info@sgr-offshore.com

Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 2,000/sqm Initial franchise fee: USD 150,000 Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: G&A customercare@ghiaholding.com

77-FABRK The only rooftop which opens 365 days a year in Mar Mkhayel; Beirut’s trendy hub of bars. A place which serves quality food, dreamy cocktails and a playful and chilled atmosphere. American and French cuisine Founding date: 2016 Type of franchise: Full service

78-GO BITES A 'ready–to-eat' concept, serving sandwiches, salads, soups and special daily dishes and other salty and sweet snacks. All food items are freshly prepared daily, using the finest ingredients. Name of brand: Go Bites Founded: 2018 Number of local outlets: 2 + 2

79-IRIS CAFE A modern lounge bringing an elegant, natural, sensuous and free-spirited energy. International cuisine Founding date: 2011 Type of franchise: Restaurant/Bar lounge Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle

80-KABABJI GRILL Fast casual chain of restaurants offering authentic mezza and grills in an open kitchen. Lebanese grill Founding date: 1993 Type of franchise: Fast casual, Full service and Delivery Number of local outlets: 11 Number of outlets in the Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: USD 850,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 80,000 Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: G&A customercare@ghiaholding. com

additional points of sale Locations looking for expansion: GCC and Europe Approximate investment size: USD 45,000 Royalty fees: 4 % of sales, 2 % marketing Franchise owner: Cedar Catering maya@food-gallery.com

82-KHAROUF BEIRUT Specialized in serving roast lamb dishes, sandwiches & appetizers. They also cater. As well as lamb, Kharouf Beirut also offers authentic oriental specialties. Live cooking with chefs, butchers and performers add energy and nteraction all while entertaining and engaging guests. Lebanese cuisine and BBQ Founding date: 2008 (catering), 2017 (the outlet) Type of franchise: Fast casual

83-LINA’S More than just a sandwich restaurant, Lina’s gives fast food elegance and style. French and casual dining cuisine Founding date: 2001 Type of franchise: Café / Full service Number of local outlets: 13 Locations looking for Number of local outlets: 1 and pop ups Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 2 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: USD 75,000 Royalty fee: 5 % Franchise owner: Disruptive Entertainment Group info@disruptiveg.com, gino. khoueiry@disruptiveeg.com

expansion: MENA region Approximate investment size: USD 600,000 Initial franchise fee: € 100,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner for: Catertainment sal (for Lebanon), Catertainment sal & Lina’s International (for the MiddleEast) info@linaslb.com

East region: 4 Locations looking for expansion in the Middle East Approximate investment size: Depending on the outlet size Approximate investment size depending on the country Franchise owner: Addmind Hospitality jad.aboujaoude@addmind.com

Middle East region: 15 + 1 UK Locations looking for expansion: UK, Europe, MENA and USA Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Approximate investment size depending on the country Franchise owner: Kababji Intl Ltd. ola@kababji.com

84-LEILA MIN LEBNEN Leila has created a fusion between the authenticity of the traditional and the sincerity of the present, keeping the strongholds of the Lebanese culture while reflecting the reality. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: June 2006 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 4 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 13 Locations looking for expansion: Riyadh Approximate investment size: USD 1.5M Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Food Trends Corporation SAL carol.d@leilarestaurant.com

85-LE SUSHI BAR Serves an eclectic menu of Japanese cuisine along with one of the largest selections of signature dishes, a phenomenal success and a pioneer in its field. Japanese cuisine Founding date: 1998 Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for expansion: KSA Approximate investment size: USD 2.5M - 3M Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Mario Jr. Haddad franchise@lesushibar.com

81-Kaffeine Restaurant and coffee shop. International cuisine Founding date: 2017 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for expansion: GCC

Approximate investment size: USD 400,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 90,000 Royalty fee: 5 % Franchise owner: MEC mec@mec-concepts.com

86-Marrouche - Rafic Marrouche Restaurants Rafic Marrouche 3 rd generation has decided to establish its new product lines. This involves a new franchise concept of its old-new Marrouche Restaurants, concept covering the famous Rafic Marrouche dishes. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 1920 Type of franchise: Fast food

Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for expansion: GCC, Europe and USA Approximate investment size: USD 35,000 - 45,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 25,000 Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: Rafic Marrouche info@marroucherestaurants.com

87-MAYRIG A fine dining experience that captures history, tradition and subtle authentic flavors. The menu offers a large variety of traditional and revisited Armenian dishes and serves a wide array of cold and hot mezze, juicy salads and dishes that are rich in aromas of silk road spices and fresh Mediterranean ingredients, recalling the atmosphere of Armenian grandmothers’ homes. Armenian cuisine

Founding date: 2003 Type of franchise: Restaurant Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 2 Locations looking for expansion: Europe, USA Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Royalty fee: 7% Franchise owner: Fig Holding info@figholding.com

92-MEATS AND BREAD A live-fire and smoke restaurant. American BBQ and smoke house cuisine Founding date: 2017 Type of franchise: Casual American BBQ Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for

93-PIZZANINI A fast casual and takeaway restaurant that serves American pizza. Pizza Founding date: 2010 Type of franchise: Fast casual Number of local outlets: 25 Number of outlets in the Middle

88-MALAK AL TAWOUK A Tawouk quick service restaurant chain in Lebanon specialized in original recipes, providing professional management and offering great service. Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 1996 Type of franchise: Fast food Number of local outlets: 37 Number of outlets in the

89-MEROU SEAFOOD Serving fresh fish including catering services. Mediterranean seafood and Lebanese cuisine Founding date: 2014 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for Middle East region: 7 Locations looking for expansion: Europe Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Royalty fee: 6% Franchise owner: Joseph and Alain Saade office@malakaltawouk.com

expansion: UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, KSA Approximate investment size: Depending on the country Initial franchise fee: USD 65,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Disruptive Entertainment Group info@disruptiveg.com, gino. khoueiry@disruptiveeg.com

94-SANDWISH W NOSS Conceived with one simple goal to bring the authentic Lebanese flavor in an original snack experience. The twist: when one sandwich is too little and two sandwiches are too much, we created a new ideal size: a sandwish and a half Lebanese street food cuisine Founding date: 2015 Type of franchise: Fast food Number of local outlets: 7 expansion: KSA , Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar Approximate investment size: USD 300,000 - 350,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 80,000 Royalty fee: 6 % + 1% marketing Franchise owner: OCRA Sarl aboulteif.r@gmail.com

East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Local and Worldwide Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Joe Lahoud joelahoud.net@gmail.com

Locations looking for expansion: GCC, Europe, London, USA Approximate investment size: Depending one the size and the number of outlets Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country and its potential Royalty fee: 5.5% Franchise owner: One and a half Holding SAL tony.n@chaptertwo.me

90-MOTHERSHUCKER In the sea of nightlife, it is the oyster bar with fresh shucks, quality sound and fine drinks. Oyster cuisine & Gin bar Founding date: 2016 Type of franchise: Night club Number of local outlets: 1 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size: Depending on the country Initial franchise fee: USD 125,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Disruptive Entertainment Group info@disruptiveg.com, gino. khoueiry@disruptiveeg.com

91-MOKA & MORE It's the vibe of coffee passion and true coffee culture. It is a brew of coffee-based drinks made to perfection, mouth-watering food and a welcoming ambiance. Casual dining cuisine Founding date: 2006 Type of franchise: Coffee Number of local outlets 4 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 23 Locations looking for expansion: Worldwide Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Walid El Hachem franchise2@mokaandmore. com, info@mokaandco.com

95-TACO DE MADRE A Mexican experience in a relaxed, affordable spot, serving exciting, contemporary and urban tacos and naughty margaritas. Mexican cuisine Founding date: 2018 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 1 and pop ups Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: USD 55,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Disruptive Entertainment Group info@disruptiveg.com, gino. khoueiry@disruptiveeg.com

96-TARATOR A modern, fast-dining service concept aiming to bring great taste and quality to Middle Eastern food lovers at affordable prices. With a diverse menu of falafel, shawarma, grills, broasted and more. Middle Eastern cuisine Founding date: 2012 Type of franchise: Fast casual Number of local outlets: 1 Locations looking for expansion: MENA & Europe Approximate investment size: USD 75,000 - 95,000 Initial franchise fee: USD 25,000 - 35,000 Royalty fee: 5% Franchise owner: Ant Ventures R.maroun@antventures.com

97-OLIO SOTO An Italian concept (Olio) with a Japanese concept (Soto). Recently both brands were merged into OlioSoto where the best of both worlds are served under one roof. Italian and Japanese cuisine Founding date: 2001 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 4 Locations looking for expansion: KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Oman Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Joe Lahoud joelahoud.net@gmail.com

98-WHITE An outdoor rooftop nightlife experience. International cuisine Founding date: 2006 Type of franchise: Night Club Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 1 Locations looking for expansion: KSA, Middle East Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Addmind Hospitality jad.aboujaoude@addmind.com

100-ZWZ A casual Lebanese urban eatery for everyday life. From traditional Lebanese dishes to modern lifestyles. Serving cravings with an international twist. Lebanese urban eatery cuisine Founding date: 1999 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 23 Number of outlets in the Middle

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99-WOODEN BAKERY A convenient bakery store, delivering the highest quality products and services. Bakery Founding date: 1969 Type of franchise: Bakery, Retail Food, Cheese & Deli, Breakfast, Coffee, QSR Number of local outlets: 52 Number of outlets in the Middle East region: 12 Locations looking for expansion: Europe, USA Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Edward, Assaad and Ghassan Bou Habib franchise@woodenbakery.com

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My focus is on the guest. I do everything for that, and I expect maximum performance from my equipment. The MKN FlexiCombi won‘t let me down. Its performance inspires me every time anew. And so I inspire my guests.

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101-OVIO A European restaurant/café driven to provide quality Artisan food to customers. The unique selection of fresh bread, delicious patisserie and flavorsome dishes are inspired by a European heritage. European cuisine Founding date: 2014 Type of franchise: Full service Number of local outlets: 6

East region: 57 Locations looking for expansion: Canada, North America & Europe Approximate investment size: Depending on the size Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Franchise owner: Breakfast & CO SAL franchising@zaatarwzeit.net

Locations looking for expansion: MENA region Approximate investment size:USD 250,000 - 300,000 Initial franchise fee: Depending on the country Royalty fee: 5% + 1.5% marketing Franchise owner: Raya Restaurants info@ovio.eu

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Tunnel spin 500 VERTICAL SPIRALS COOLING TUNNEL

SPIN 500 patented motion system

Tunnel for moulds with vertical spirals

Selmi has created an innovative handling of the moulds that allows for maximum exposure of the same to the cooling flow with compact dimensions. The power supply to the Tunnel is timed and assisted by a Loading belt. Output cooled product on the same axis of input in order to increase the productivity. Cooled and dehumidified air flow, thanks to the spin patent follow the moulds during their way.

TECHNICAL DATA: Optimal ambient temperature: 20/25 °C, maximum 32 °C Dimensions (HxWxD): 1800, 1600, 1500 mm.

ABA “Academy of Baking Arts”, founded by Bano-Puratos in 2019, is one of its first academy in the Middle East. Delivering a unique full experience in different sectors covering pastry, bakery, chocolate and ice cream for beginners and professionals with different designed courses by local and international renowned chefs.

WE DEFINE BAKING ART THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY Newest Baking Academy In Lebanon

Chef Emmanuel Hamon Academy Director

ABA offers a unique opportunity for all people of all skill levels to expand their knowledge though a wide range of different workshops as Hands-on experience or master classes in Baking Arts with a premises that fits up to 45 participants.