Saudi based Halal Cafe Barn’s eyes franchise expansion to US markets

Saudi-based halal coffee chain, Barns Coffee, has set its sights on the US market, particularly in New York City, with an ambitious expansion plan. Despite a slowdown in the industry, Barns Coffee plans to open its first outlet in Manhattan by the first quarter of next year. The CEO of the chain, Mohamed Al Zain, […]

Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle Opens Poltrona Frau Dubai

DUBAI, UAE:  Majid Al Futtaim, the leading retail, shopping mall, communities, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has unveiled the newly designed Dubai store for Italian luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau, with a grand opening celebration last night. The inauguration included some of the biggest names in design who were invited […]

Shake Shack opens first international drive-thru in the Middle East

A milestone in the company’s commitment to new operating formats Shake Shack, New York’s beloved burger stand, launches its first international drive-thru on 7th July in Dubai, UAE. The Shack in located in Al Barsha and will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. The Al Barsha Shack features a digital menu board, two-lane […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s “Big Chicken” is going places across USA

Shaquille O’Neal’-Former NBA Hall of Fame Dubai: Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is going places, well currently it’s focusing its expansion into Texas. However, it is going places. With plans to have 50 locations in Texas and more across America, Shaq is building something big here. O’Neal is not new to the entrepreneurial business. He is […]

Ministry of Economy launches ScaleUp Franchise program in partnership with ‘Emtiyz’ to enable UAE SMEs to benefit from franchising

H.E Abdullah Al Saleh,  Under Secretary of the Foreign Trade and Industry at the UAE Ministry of Economy H.E Al Saleh: The Ministry of Economy will continue providing support to entrepreneurs in the UAE through The Entrepreneurial Nation, and the program provides new opportunities for the growth of SMEs In line with the UAE’s efforts […]