Gulf Franchise Group
Franchise Specialists in GCC, Middle East, Turkey & CIS Markets

Top 18 MENA F&B Franchise News Sites

Here are 18 top websites that offer franchise news, insights, and opportunities with a focus on the Middle East:

  1. Global Franchise: Focuses on international franchise developments, including Middle Eastern opportunities.
  2. Arab Franchise Magazine: Covers franchise developments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
  3. Middle East Franchise: A platform offering franchise listings and news specific to the Middle East.
  4. The Franchise Talk: Focuses on trends, regulations, and developments in the Middle Eastern franchise sector.
  5. Franchise Direct MENA: Offers a directory of franchise opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa.
  6. Franchise Times: An international franchise resource with news on Middle Eastern developments.
  7. Business Franchise: Covers global franchising with insights into Middle Eastern opportunities.
  1. Franchise News by DWTC: Part of Dubai World Trade Centre’s franchise events.
  2. Knight Frank Middle East: Insights into franchising trends in the Middle East's F&B and retail sectors.
  3. Gulf Business: A business news outlet that covers franchising trends and opportunities.
  4. Forbes Middle East: Regional business insights, including franchise industry news.
  5. Top Franchise: Franchise opportunities worldwide with a focus on Middle Eastern brands.
  6. Aaron Allen & Associates: F&B consultancy in the Middle East.
  7. MSA Worldwide: A global franchise consultancy.
  8. The Franchise Mall: Lists franchises expanding into the Middle East.
  9. Franchise Expo: Highlights franchise exhibitions, including in the Middle East.
  10. Caterer Middle East: Covers F&B trends, including franchise developments.
  11. Franchise.org: International Franchise Association's portal, including Middle East news.

By Hassan Jawad

Hassan Jawad Hassan is a franchise professional whose background in the foodservice industry covers many F&B segments including Coffee and Quick Service Restaurants, Bakery, Pizza and Food Retail. Hassan is a board member and audit committee member in the family business. Hassan has managed operations over 5 markets and responsible for the recruitment of over 2,000 domestic and international professionals. Hassan Jawad