Middle East Franchise Expo Report

Dates for next edition announced: October 20 and 21, 2015, at the same venue - The Middle East Franchise Expo, which concluded in Dubai on October 24, ended on a high note, with most exhibitors re-booking for the next edition, which will be held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Convention Centre on October 20 and 21, 2015.

The 12 winners of the 2014 MENAFA Awards for Franchise Excellence in specific categories, were ecstatic about their triumphs. The winners were McDonald's (Best International Franchise Brand); Azadea Group (Best MENA Multi Brand Operator); Shakespeare & Co. (Best MENA Franchise Brand); Doner Kebab (Best UAE Franchise Brand); Herfy (Best Saudi Arabia Franchise Brand); The Entertainer (Best MENA Service Brand); Salad Boutique (Best Kuwait Franchise Brand); Jasmi's (Best Bahrain Franchise Brand); Al Qarashi (Best MENA Retail Brand); Al Tazaj (Best MENA Food Brand); ICONS Coffee (Best GCC Emerging Brand) and Ms Rasha Al Dhanhani of Pappa Roti (The 2014 MENA Franchise Professional).

His Excellency Abdulrahim Hasan Naqi, Secretary General of the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC), who presented the MENAFA Franchise Excellence Awards, said FGCCC was always ready to assist franchisors and franchisees to boost the industry in the region.

Watch the 3 minute news item on City7 Dubai TV

For more updates visit http://menafa.org/expo/

ICONS Coffee Couture (Germany) Joins Hands with Bin Majid Hotels and Resorts ICONS Coffee Couture, a German coffee shop concept based in Souk Al Bahar, has entered the market Emarat (UAE) Signs GCC Development Agreement with for Corporate Solutions. They will be collaborating with Bin Majid World Franchise Associates(UK) Hotels and Resorts to serve Emirates General Petroleum Corporation "Emarat" has signed an organic beverages at five hotels agreement with WFA, the worldâ€™s leader in franchise marketing. with plans to double the number of Bin Majid hotels served by year According to this agreement, WFA will be executing an exclusive end. marketing program to commence marketing the franchising of Emarat's brands "Freshplus", "Bakeria" and "CafÃ© Arabicca".

Tous Les Jours (South Korea) Signs Master Franchise Agreement for China Sotheby's International (US) Opens Beijing Sotheby's International Realty 31 Oct 2014 21 Oct 2014 Sumo Salad (Australia) to Open its 1st Store in North America Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (US) Announces Expansion to Mexico 31 Oct 2014 21 Oct 2014 Quiznos (US) Continues Global Expansion Project Pie (US) to Develop 60 Restaurants in UK and Ireland 30 Oct 2014 20 Oct 2014 Ponderosa Steakhouse (US) Expands in the Middle East Destination Maternity (US) Awards Israel Franchise 30 Oct 2014 17 Oct 2014 Trollbeads (Denmark) Opens its 1st Store in UK Benetton (Italy) Opens Russian Flagship and Plans Global Expansion 30 Oct 2014 17 Oct 2014 BurgerFuel (New Zealand) to Open 5 More Restaurants in Australia Cone Heads (Australia) Expands into UAE, Pakistan and Thailand 29 Oct 2014 17 Oct 2014 Krispy Kreme (US) Opens its Outlet in India Tint World (US) Awards a 30-Store Master Franchise License for Saudi Arabia 29 Oct 2014 16 Oct 2014 Cold Stone's (US) Middle East Franchisee Recognized for Branding Efforts Global Franchise (US) Opens Pretzelmakers (US) in Russia 29 Oct 2014 16 Oct 2014 Krispy Kreme (US) to Enter South America Market Butlers (Germany) Signs Franchise Agreement for Malta 29 Oct 2014 15 Oct 2014 CIMB Private Equity Invests In 7-Eleven (US) Franchise in Indonesia Bacolod Chk-n-BBQ House (Philippines) to Expand Internationally 29 Oct 2014 14 Oct 2014 Vivafit (Portugal) Makes a Debut in Lucknow Burger Fuel (New Zealand) Opens in Kuwait 28 Oct 2014 14 Oct 2014 Unlocking Franchising Opportunities in Africa Jetts (Australia) Enters the UK, Expands in Europe 27 Oct 2014 13 Oct 2014 The Razzamataz Theatre Schools (UK) Targets Australian Market Johnny Rockets (US) to Franchise in Singapore 27 Oct 2014 13 Oct 2014 Howards Storage World (Australia) Opens 1st Franchise Outlet in India Tutor Doctor (Canada) Opens First Location in Australia 27 Oct 2014 13 Oct 2014 ICONS Coffee Couture (Germany) Wins the '2014 Best Emerging Brand in Marrybrown (Malaysia) to Expand in South India GCC' Award 13 Oct 2014 27 Oct 2014 Villa Italian Kitchen (US) Opens First Mexico City Location Urban Bites (Australia) to Expand in Dubai, GCC 13 Oct 2014 27 Oct 2014 TCN Worldwide Group (US) to Enter Australia Market Vietnam Sees Boom in Number of Japanese Restaurants 08 Oct 2014 24 Oct 2014 Good Stuff Eatery (US) Opens its 1st International Location in Saudi Arabia KFC (US) Opens Restaurant in Myanmar 07 Oct 2014 24 Oct 2014 ICONS Coffee Couture (Germany) Joins Hands with Bin Majid Hotels and Hotbrands (UAE) Targets 100 Stores in Aggressive Expansion Resorts 24 Oct 2014 06 Oct 2014 Lacoste (France) Looking at Franchisee Model to Expand in India Jamba Juice (US) Awards Master Franchise for Taiwan 24 Oct 2014 06 Oct 2014 Ocean Basket (South Africa) Signs Franchise Agreement for Saudi Arabia Kinderdance (US) Expands in India 23 Oct 2014 06 Oct 2014 Auntie Anne's Pretzels (US) Enters Aruba and Israel Markets Kids 'R' Kids (US) Announces International Expansion 23 Oct 2014 06 Oct 2014 Fnac (France) Opens a Franchise in Qatar Australia to Express Strong Interest in Asian Food Franchises 23 Oct 2014 01 Oct 2014 Creative Learning Corporation (US) Awards India Franchise Quiznos (US) to Expand its Presence in Central America 23 Oct 2014 01 Oct 2014 Gap (US) Continues to Expand Internationally Right at Home (US) Signs Master Franchise Agreement for the Netherlands 23 Oct 2014 01 Oct 2014 Pretzelmaker (US) Opens Two Stores in Russia 23 Oct 2014 Planet Fitness (US) Launches First International Expansion in Canada Read more news on 22 Oct 2014 World Franchise Associates News page

Middle East Franchise Expo Ends on High Note 30 Oct 2014 The DreamBody Centre (Bahrain) Targets GCC Expansion 30 Oct 2014 German Doner Kebab Named Best UAE Franchise Brand 29 Oct 2014 Emarat (UAE) Signs GCC Development Agreement with World Franchise Associates(UK) 28 Oct 2014 Over 300 Brands at Franchising & Licensing Asia 2014 22 Oct 2014 MENA Franchise Awards in Franchising at Middle East Franchise Expo 2014 22 Oct 2014 MENA Franchise Industry Valued at Over $30 Billion, Growing at 27% Annually 21 Oct 2014 IKEA (Sweden) Targets French Market 16 Oct 2014 Frankids Program Meets Global Demand for Kids Focused Franchises 08 Oct 2014 Korean Coffee Shops Thriving in China 07 Oct 2014 UAE Group Chases New Market Possibilities in Far East 06 Oct 2014

The following franchise businesses are currently inviting international applications from target markets. Please see full profile for country development information.

Taco Bar Attila Mongolian Grill 800 Pizza Maison Mathis Cho Gao

Rich heritage of Belgian food Indonesian, Vietnamese Tex Mex Fast Casual Mongolian Grill Traditional Wood-Fired Baking culture and Thai (Sweden) (USA) (UAE) (Beligium) (Beligium)

Belgian Beer Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Cash Converters Flip Out Trampoline Arena Just Cuts Cafe The good taste of Accuracy ... Royalty ... and a 720+ Shops in 20 Countries: The World's Premier Australia's largest trampoline Style Cutsâ„¢ for Belgian beer and long History Retailer of Pre-Owned Goods park operator Everybody cuisine (Beligium) (KSA) (Australia) (Australia) (Australia)

Snap Fitness Tcollege The Toy Store The Security Professionals Pingu's English

The leading affordable, 24/7 Commercial, residential, and Swiss Quality Education TTS - The Toy Specialist of choice! Unique children’s English fitness gyms automotive locksmith services (Switzerland) (UAE) language franchise (UK) worldwide! (USA) (USA)

For more information visit World Franchise Centre

Jake Kidde-Hansen and Yuliya Nazarchuk FranSpeak International Editors [email protected] & [email protected]

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