New Horizons for Restaurants in Lebanon
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ENGAGING RENOWNED RESTAURATEURS ENTERPRISES 6 WEBINARS 15+ SPEAKERS 200+ IN ATTENDANCE 20+ PRESENTING ORGANIZED BY New Horizons for Restaurants in Lebanon Join us for this exclusive action-packed webinar series on how restaurateurs from Lebanon and the region are breaking through to grow their businesses in new markets. Take part in a conversation with pioneers and experts from the industry sharing their best practices and new outlooks for: Entering new markets in the GCC and MENA region • Tue, June 08, 2021 | 5 to 6 PM Franchising and manchising businesses • Tue, June 15, 2021 | 5 to 6 PM Leveraging the power of aggregators • Tue, June 22, 2021 | 5 to 6 PM The latest trends in cloud kitchens • Tue, June 29, 2021 | 5 to 6 PM The region’s economic outlook • Tue, July 06, 2021 | 5 to 6 PM Investment and funding opportunities • Tue, July 13, 2021 | 5 to 6 PM REGISTER NOW IN COLLABORATION WITH MORE DETAILS BELOW FEATURED MODERATORS AND PANELISTS Wassim Makarem Salwa F. Darraj Toufic Khoueiri Christine Assouad Walid Hajj Aline Kamakian VP of Regional Market AUB Alumni Trustee, Co-Owner and Entrepeneur, F&B Co-Founder and CEO and Founder, & Q-Commerce, Senior Consultant, EY CEO, Kababji Consultant, The CEO, Kitch Fig Holding Talabat Catalyst of Growth 15+ F&B LEADING ORGANIZATIONS JUN 08 Take your Restaurants to a New Market JUN 15 Franchising and Manchising your Business JUN 22 The Rise of Food Aggregators JUN 29 The Rise of Cloud Kitchens JUL 06 The Region’s Economic Outlook JUL 13 Investment and Funding Opportunities in New Markets TUE, JUNE 08 Take your Restaurant to a New Market TUESDAY, JUNE 08, 2021 AT 5:00 PM BEIRUT TIME (GMT+3) Restaurants in Lebanon who have previously and recently opened in regional markets will be sharing their best practices and lessons learned. #iiA-SME MODERATOR Nada Naufal An experienced Marketing professional with over 20 years in the field, Nada led the USAID funded project “LWWP” developing and American University of implementing a successful communication strategy. Prior to that, Beirut, Olayan School Nada was a Senior Marketing Manager for over 8 years with of Business, Executive Investcom, a leading telecommunications network operating in the Education Middle East and Africa where she developed and set forth an action plan for the re-branding of the corporate identity and helped launch it in the African continent. FOCUS AREAS OF DISCUSSION Toufic Khoueiri How did each start and where? Co-Owner and CEO, Kababji | UAE, KSA Internationally acclaimed as one of the key players in the hospitality field, Toufic What are the country-specific pioneered the concept of a healthy “casual quick dining” chain by relying solely market entry requirements? on fresh superior quality ingredients to offer his customers kebab grills, mezzas and salads. Toufic made Kababji become the household name recognized for its What are the lessons learned and quality and taste in the Middle East and abroad for the past 3 decades. markets’ differences to watch for? Mohamad Zeitoun Founder and Managing Partner, Maki Group | Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar Listed as one of the Top 10 Restaurateurs by the Caterer Middle East for three years in a row, Mohamad started Maki as a hole-in-a-wall in Kuwait in 2004 and slowly expanded into the region including London. Maki has been listed in the Michelin Guidebook for the UK as one of the top recommended Japanese restaurants and has won several awards including Time Out’s “Best Loved Restaurant” in Soho and Covent Garden, London. REGISTER NOW Michel Aji Regional Business Partner, Roadsters, Deek Duke and Bar Tartine | soon in GCC Michel joined Roadsters Diner since its foundation in 1998 and became a pillar in the growth of the company, helping it remain competitive all the while growing and developing new business opportunities and penetrating potential new markets. He is responsible for the Group’s overall management of strategic growth and expansion. He is also a board member at LAU Hospitality Advisory Board and Advisory Board Member at International School of Business MUBS. JUN 08 Take your Restaurants to a New Market JUN 15 Franchising and Manchising your Business JUN 22 The Rise of Food Aggregators JUN 29 The Rise of Cloud Kitchens JUL 06 The Region’s Economic Outlook JUL 13 Investment and Funding Opportunities in New Markets TUE, JUNE 15 Franchising and Manchising your Business TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 AT 5:00 PM BEIRUT TIME (GMT+3) Hear the experts reveal the path and opportunities for franchising and manchising as growth models for your business. #iiA-SME MODERATOR Aline Kamakian Founder and CEO of Mayrig, Batchig and Lahmajun, Aline has been in the restaurant industry for almost 20 years. She spread her love CEO and Founder, for the Armenian culinary heritage by introducing her concepts to Fig Holding foreign markets such as Dubai, Riyadh, Maldives and Yerevan. She also co-wrote her first cookbook “Armenian Cuisine” and currently has a series on YouTube “Cook with Aline”. FOCUS AREAS OF DISCUSSION What are pros and cons of Anthony Maalouf Vice President and Board Member, Lebanese Franchise franchising and manchising Association | Owner and General Manager, Ant Ventures growth models? Worldwide Holding Being a regional leader in the hospitality business since the age of 26, Anthony is How to carve and articulate your the owner and manager of Ant Ventures Worldwide, the holding company that operates Casper & Gambini's, Eatalian, Tarator, From the Tree, Silverspoon, and restaurant’s unique value Bab Idris, to list a few. Today, after twenty-five years, Anthony has succeeded in proposition? exponentially growing the business, ranking Casper & Gambini's as the indisputa- ble pioneer in the hospitality industry in both the Middle East & Africa. What are the key “how(s)” of franchising and how to get the Nagi Morkos highest return as a franchisor? Founder and Managing Partner, Hodema | Lebanon, KSA and UAE What are the challenges and Nagi is the Founding and Managing Partner at Hodema, a consulting company opportunities for franchisors and specialized in the hospitality, retail and real estate sectors with offices in Lebanon and KSA covering the Middle East and Africa. With over 25 years of experience in franchisees? hospitality and retail, Nagi has a breadth of knowledge to share on the hospitality, industry and more specifically the franchising business, its challenges and opportunities. REGISTER NOW Tarek Nahas Franchising Lawyer and Expert, Managing Partner, Sami Nahas Law Firm Tarek is an expert in International Business Law and Franchising. His firm is reputed for its in-depth expertise in the franchising business representing international and local franchisors and franchisees established in Lebanon and the region. JUN 08 Take your Restaurants to a New Market JUN 15 Franchising and Manchising your Business JUN 22 The Rise of Food Aggregators JUN 29 The Rise of Cloud Kitchens JUL 06 The Region’s Economic Outlook JUL 13 Investment and Funding Opportunities in New Markets TUE, JUNE 22 The Rise of Food Aggregators TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021 AT 5:00 PM BEIRUT TIME (GMT+3) Aggregators such as Deliveroo, Talabat, Zomato and Toters saw their businesses thrive during the pandemic. Come and listen to leaders from the region discuss the trends in demand for food deliv- ery and share insights on customer requirements. #iiA-SME MODERATOR Christine Assouad Christine launched Dunkin Donuts in Lebanon over 20 years ago growing it to become the leading coffee shop brand in Lebanon. Entrepeneur, She later founded Semsom, a traditional Lebanese restaurant with F&B Consultant, a modern twist and expanded to other countries in the MENA The Catalyst of Growth region. For the past year, Christine has been working on a project called “Home in a Bite” taking Lebanese cuisine to Dubai. FOCUS AREAS OF DISCUSSION How is the market of online food delivery growing in the region? Wassim Makarem How are food aggregators VP of Regional Market & Q-Commerce, Talabat | UAE adding value to restaurants? Wassim has a passion for building and scaling businesses quickly in a sustaina- ble manner. He leads a talented team across strategy, product & tech, growth, What is the outlook post-pandemic? operations, commercial, performance and data analytics. He started his career as a Retail and Supply Chain professional and is now an expert in on-demand services' platforms and marketplaces, specifically food and grocery delivery. His What are some clients insights? current focus is on building Quick commerce, the next generation of e-com- merce. Tamim Khalfa Co-Founder and CEO, Toters Delivery | Lebanon With a background in Management Consultancy at Booz & Company and Oliver Wyman, Tamim started his company in 2017 and grew it as a key player in the food aggregation business. The pandemic enabled the company to expand its verticals from food to other services. REGISTER NOW JUN 08 Take your Restaurants to a New Market JUN 15 Franchising and Manchising your Business JUN 22 The Rise of Food Aggregators JUN 29 The Rise of Cloud Kitchens JUL 06 The Region’s Economic Outlook JUL 13 Investment and Funding Opportunities in New Markets TUE, JUNE 29 The Rise of Cloud Kitchens TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 AT 5:00 PM BEIRUT TIME (GMT+3) Discover how restaurants are rethinking their businesses for a post-pandemic world with approach- es to cloud kitchens and how they allow for new business models and food offerings. #iiA-SME MODERATOR Christine Assouad Christine launched Dunkin Donuts in Lebanon over 20 years ago growing it to become the leading coffee shop brand in Lebanon. Entrepeneur, She later founded Semsom, a traditional Lebanese restaurant with a F&B Consultant, modern twist and expanded to other countries in the MENA region.