Blogs & Articles By Stellar Eastern

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Global Franchise, Middle East Special Edition: P 53-55. The article focuses on the much needed change that will secure the future of franchising in the region.

International franchisors need to adopt foresight that rejects flawed convention, spawns a fresh approach and jives with the new normal.

Adapt and reinvent, and the future could still be promising for franchisors and their foreign investors.

Bringing the e-commerce factor centre stage

The United Arab Emirates is proving enticing to many internationally-minded franchisors, but there are myriad factors to research before exporting your brand there

It is a misconception that happening franchise deals are only limited to F&B and retail

In the franchising landscape of the United Arab Emirates, brand replication needs to be handled with care

There are multiple challenges, but nothing that a right mix cannot overcome

Domestic brands in the Arabian Gulf have become worthy competitors to overseas franchisors

The importance of shedding some of the entrenched mindsets on the ways to do business

The owners’ keep-it-simple formula has allowed them to take on all challengers

Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous elements within the franchising industry that one needs to be wary of

There's been a significant improvement in quality of domestic brands over the years

So many demands are built in that it's next to impossible to meet them

Be sure to temper your enthusiasm with caution while considering getting into the restaurant business in the UAE

The franchisor-franchisee relationship from the perspective of an Arabian Gulf Investor

The visionary brains behind the miracle in the desert that is Dubai

Getting into the minds of UAE entrepreneurs who took the leap of faith

First hand lessons learnt from operating in the UAE food franchising consulting space