Qatar

Dodo Brands reaches $1.8 billion in systemwide revenue with 1,700 locations across 26 countries

The Middle East’s largest gym chain is integrating Hyrox-specific training and multi-club competitions across its facilities in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

In the Octagon, intensity is non-negotiable. UFC GYM, an official extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, takes a similar approach to expansion.

Body Fit Training (BFT), the Xponential-backed, Australian-born fitness franchise known for its strength-based group workouts, is breaking into the Middle East and North Africa with plans to open more than 50 studios over the next decade.

GymNation , the fast-rising Middle East gym chain, is entering its next phase of rapid growth with a series of senior leadership hires and the opening of a new regional…

With expansion well underway in the United States and a master license deal complete for India at the end of 2024, it was only a matter of time until the Middle East started showing an interest in Doner Shack.

Expanding a franchise internationally is a pivotal step for growth-oriented brands seeking new markets, additional revenue streams, and increased global visibility.

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Sterling Restaurants, a subsidiary of the renowned Al Muftah Group, brings over four decades of experience managing TCBY locations in Qatar and deep ties to the region’s business landscape.

Send Me a Pro has 100+ locations with $49,599 to $85,299 startup costs.

Drybar expands to the Middle East with a 26-unit deal on the Arabian Peninsula, bringing the brand to Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.

Dubai has been ranked 14th in the world in the Innovation Cities Index 2022-2023, surpassing major United States cities like Seattle and Atlanta.

The article discusses the extensive financial empire of Hamas, citing its complex web of international funding and investments.

Which Wich founder Jeff Sinelli shares the brand's history and business model, including its unique paper bag ordering system.

Duck Donuts has opened its first location in Qatar, marking the brand's international growth and expansion into a new market.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen accelerates global expansion with a multi-unit franchise deal in Qatar, introducing Qataris to authentic Italian dishes and premium, hand-tossed New York-style pizzas.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Chuck E. Cheese signs new development agreements in Qatar, Suriname, and Guyana, expanding the brand's presence in new markets.

Benihana International is investing £2 million in its new Covent Garden restaurant, set to open in Spring 2022.

Benihana, the iconic Teppanyaki restaurant, closes its doors for the last time on Sunday 10th October before moving to a new home in Maiden Lane Covent Garden.