Lifesize 'blueprint specialist' opens Mideast franchise in DubaiAustralia-based Lifesize Plans has opened its latest franchise location in Dubai bringing a first-of-its-kind concept to the UAE and the wider Middle East. Owning the world’s first patented, real-scale wa More… |
Marriott signs 726 hotel deals in 2022; up 21%Marriott International signed an average of two deals a day in 2022, for a total of 726 management and franchise agreements, an increase of 21 percent over 2021 signings, representing nearly 108,000 rooms. In addition, Marriott&rs More… |
Sharaka Education signs agreement with Sherborne SchoolsSharaka Education, the educational flagship of Sharaka Holdings, recently signed an agreement with Sherborne Schools Worldwide Limited, securing the exclusive rights to franchise the Sherborne brand in the Mena region. More… |
Maristo signs franchise with German Doner KebabMaristo Hospitality, a growing hospitality group, has welcomed the nine fast-casual brand German Doner Kebab outlets in the UAE to its portfolio. The group will lead the operations of the fast-casual restaurant chain while expandi More… |
Rotana announces key senior management appointmentsRotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region, has announced the appointment of Frédéric Savoye as Vice President of Brand Performance and Victor de Vries as Vice President Franchise Strategy. A More… |
Hyatt enters into six hotel franchise deals in EuropeHyatt Hotels Corporation said that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into six new management and franchise agreements for hotels in Europe across The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, and Hyatt Regency brands. More… |
Experts discuss ways to facilitate new franchise opportunitiesLeading brands, investors, entrepreneurs and franchisees from the UAE and across the globe are discussing ways to help facilitate new franchise opportunities and partnerships at the ongoing 4th edition of The Global Franchise Market, being held More… |
Spanish laundry startup sells 100 franchises in MideastSpanish startup Jeff, which launched its laundry franchise sales in Egypt two months ago, has sold more than 100 franchises in the Middle East. In a matter of weeks, Jeff sold its first 20 franchises across Egypt in Maadi, Dokki, More… |
Top global firms participate in Abu Dhabi franchise expoOver 100 local and international exhibitors operating in more than 15 different sectors are participating at the ongoing 7th International Franchise Exhibition, being held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, chairman of Dep More… |
Saudi firm acquires franchise for 10 top F&B brandsFawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair & Co, a leading fashion franchise retailer, has announced that it will acquire Saudi Arabia franchise rights for 10 profitable international food and beverage brands from Food and Entertainment Company. More… |