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Doner Shack

Doner Shack: A Revolution in Quick-Service Kebab Street Food

Doner Shack brings Mediterranean street food favourites to life with a fresh, modern approach.

Doner Shack >

Bonchon

Bonchon: Expanding a Global Icon of Korean Cuisine into the Middle East

Bonchon partners with GFG to expand across the Middle East and North Africa, as the brand continues to solidify its status as a pioneer of Korean cuisine worldwide.

Bonchon >

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The Coffee Club: Expanding a Premier Café Experience into the MENA Region

With nearly 400 stores across 13 countries, the brand is now poised to expand into the MENA region, bringing its unique blend of "Good Food, Great Service, and Excellent Coffee" to new markets.

The Coffee Club >

Thai Express

Thai Express: Expanding the Global Reach of Modern Thai Cuisine

Thai Express is ready to jump-start its growth trajectory and expand its contemporary Thai dining experience to more locations in the Middle East, India and Africa.

Thai Express >

Oodles

Oodles: A Journey of Excellence and Ambitious Expansion into the Middle East

Oodles is setting its sights on the Middle East, aiming to bring its unique culinary fusion to a new and discerning audience.

Oodles >

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Naughty Pizza: A Gourmet Pizza Experience Now Partnered with Gulf Franchise Group

Naughty Pizza, a contemporary Neapolitan pizzeria, is proud to announce its partnership with Gulf Franchise Group...

Naughty Pizza >

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Carluccio's: A Culinary Journey from Neal Street to National Renown

Carluccio's is more than just a name; it is a symbol of Italian culinary excellence brought to British shores...

Carluccio's >

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News and Updates from Gulf Franchise Group

International Franchise Developments in the MENA Region

Oct 2024: Explore key trends and investments in the MENA region's F&B franchise market, with a focus on international and local franchise growth.
Franchise Developments in MENA >

Top 18 franchise news sites with a focus on MENA

Oct 2024: Looking for news about the franchise F&B sector in the MENA region? Here's a handy list of some of the best sources of news for the sector.
Top 18 franchise news sites >

Sealing the Deal: The Journey to a Master Franchise Agreement

Sept 2023: Celebrating a milestone in the world of franchising! Last year, Hassan Jawad's journey with Allo Beirut began with a simple connection on LinkedIn with Pauline, a beacon of women's leadership in the F&B sector.
Master Franchise Deal >

South Korea Visit Expands Gulf Franchise Group's Global Horizons

Oct 2023: International Franchise Show, Korea. From October 4th to 7th, 2023, Hassan Jawad had the privilege of visiting South Korea. The visit was the result of an initial contact made by KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) through LinkedIn in late August.
Franchise Show Korea >

Revolutionizing the Food Franchise Industry

Feb 2024: The Qatar International Food Festival saw a significant shift in how franchises are presented and perceived, moving away from the conventional B2B model to an immersive consumer experience.

See how it exceeded expectations for consumers and franchisors alike >

Qatar International Food Festival, 7-17 Feb 2024

Our pre-event report >

Food Franchise Trends in the GCC Markets 2022-2023

Feb 2023: Covid had a huge impact on all of our lives. So how did it impact the food franchise sector in the Gulf...

Food Franchise Trends >