HOSPITALITY NEWS 101
INTERNATIONAL 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 3rd 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
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 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
50. VEGAN FINE FOODS
Type: Vegan sandwiches, smoothies & bowls, plus outdoor tables.
Initial Investment $95,900 - $458,500 veganfinefoods.com
*This is a compilation of award winning restaurants, suggestions from leading F&B consultants and the staff's own research
LEBANON
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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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. 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 - 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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 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: 1
Locations looking for expansion: Middle East Approximate investment size depending on the size Royalty fee: Depending on the country
Franchise owner:
Addmind Hospitality 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
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
Approximate investment size USD 600,000
Initial franchise fee:
USD 150,000
Royalty fee: 5%
Franchise owner: MEC mec@mec-concepts.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 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
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 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.
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 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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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 3rd 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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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