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Franchising is called an industry. But it’s actually a

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After all the upheaval and uncertainty, the UAE is once again on the radars of franchisors seeking overseas expansion. So what should they know, do and expect? 

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A compelling case for radical change and renewal

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/reframing-the-middle-east-franchise-narrative","title":"Reframing the Middle East franchise narrative ","summary":"A compelling case for radical change and renewal","date_modified":"2021-12-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/fuzzy-brand-equity-and-systemic-rigidity","html_content":"

Plausible deterrents to international franchise investment

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Or existential crisis for international franchising

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The commonly used term “franchise industry” is actually a misnomer, as it implies that franchising and business at large have divergent interests. In reality, franchising is simply a method of expansion and therefore, an...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/gulf%E2%80%99s-franchising-needs-more-than-a-tweak","title":"Franchising in the Arabian Gulf needs more than a tweak","summary":"The commonly used term “franchise industry” is actually a misnomer, as it implies that franchising and business at large have divergent interests. In reality, franchising is simply a method of expansion and therefore, an...","date_modified":"2019-12-19T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/expanding-to-the-uae-dos-and-don%E2%80%99ts","html_content":"

While the world’s spotlight initially shone on the U.A.E. because of its vast oil wealth, it took ingenious policy to make it the Middle East’s business hub, a gateway to Asian markets, and a bonafide global destination....

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/expanding-to-the-uae-dos-and-don%E2%80%99ts","title":"Expanding to the U.A.E. - do's and don’ts ","summary":"While the world’s spotlight initially shone on the U.A.E. because of its vast oil wealth, it took ingenious policy to make it the Middle East’s business hub, a gateway to Asian markets, and a bonafide global destination....","date_modified":"2019-11-01T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/franchising-extends-to-skyscraper-windows-and-more","html_content":"

Generally speaking, radiology, cooking oil and skyscraper windows aren’t exactly the first images that come to mind when one thinks of franchising. Yet, all three are the central theme of relatively new franchise models,...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/franchising-extends-to-skyscraper-windows-and-more","title":"Franchising extends to skyscraper windows and more","summary":"Generally speaking, radiology, cooking oil and skyscraper windows aren’t exactly the first images that come to mind when one thinks of franchising. Yet, all three are the central theme of relatively new franchise models,...","date_modified":"2019-09-21T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/franchising-in-the-uae-not-just-a-copy-paste-job","html_content":"

A few years ago, an unusually succulent bun from South East Asia was introduced to the UAE market. The franchised concept was an instant hit, with tens of its branded stores springing up in the country within a relativel...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/franchising-in-the-uae-not-just-a-copy-paste-job","title":"Franchising in the UAE: not just a copy-paste job","summary":"A few years ago, an unusually succulent bun from South East Asia was introduced to the UAE market. The franchised concept was an instant hit, with tens of its branded stores springing up in the country within a relativel...","date_modified":"2019-06-20T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/global-franchises-no-longer-have-it-easy","html_content":"

It wasn’t too long ago that starry-eyed investors from the UAE were singularly obsessed with franchised brands from abroad. Quality domestic franchises were few and far between, and were largely seen as inferior to their...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/global-franchises-no-longer-have-it-easy","title":"Global franchises no longer have it easy","summary":"It wasn’t too long ago that starry-eyed investors from the UAE were singularly obsessed with franchised brands from abroad. Quality domestic franchises were few and far between, and were largely seen as inferior to their...","date_modified":"2019-03-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/no-need-to-get-hot-under-the-collar-about-uae%E2%80%99s-fb-industry","html_content":"

Oversupplied market. Turbo-charged tech evolution. Social media inflection point. Shift in demographic equation. Proliferation of online platforms. Elevated customer expectations. Delivery revolution. Costs through the r...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/no-need-to-get-hot-under-the-collar-about-uae%E2%80%99s-fb-industry","title":"No need to get hot under the collar about UAE’s F&B industry ","summary":"Oversupplied market. Turbo-charged tech evolution. Social media inflection point. Shift in demographic equation. Proliferation of online platforms. Elevated customer expectations. Delivery revolution. Costs through the r...","date_modified":"2019-02-05T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/middle-east-fights-back","html_content":"

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

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/middle-east-fights-back","title":"Middle East Domestic Brands Fight Back","summary":"Domestic franchise brands in the Arabian Gulf have become worthy competitors to overseas franchisors","date_modified":"2019-01-17T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/breaking-through-the-sea-of-negativity-in-middle-east-business","html_content":"

Right now, businesses are overwhelmed by endless new challenges being thrown at them. So much change is happening all at once that it’s hard to make sense of anything. To wait and watch isn’t an option either, as the cha...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/breaking-through-the-sea-of-negativity-in-middle-east-business","title":"Breaking through the sea of negativity in Middle East business","summary":"Right now, businesses are overwhelmed by endless new challenges being thrown at them. So much change is happening all at once that it’s hard to make sense of anything. To wait and watch isn’t an option either, as the cha...","date_modified":"2018-10-17T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/the-timeless-marketing-skills-of-a-baqala-uaes-local-groceries","html_content":"

The small groceries or “baqalas” are a ubiquitous feature of UAE’s urban landscape. On average, each one operates for 18 hours a day, seven days a week, and replete with delivery men to extend its wares to every doorstep...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/the-timeless-marketing-skills-of-a-baqala-uaes-local-groceries","title":"The timeless marketing skills of a Baqala (UAE's local groceries)","summary":"The small groceries or “baqalas” are a ubiquitous feature of UAE’s urban landscape. On average, each one operates for 18 hours a day, seven days a week, and replete with delivery men to extend its wares to every doorstep...","date_modified":"2018-05-01T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/high-time-franchise-deals-got-a-makeover","html_content":"

Up until the mid-20th century, individual vocations were largely determined by birth, training or education. However, with the advent of franchising, people were empowered for the first time to be in business “for themse...

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The narrow view from a corporate box

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...from an Arabian Gulf Investor based in Abu Dhabi

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Humans have an intimate connection with food that goes well beyond nourishment of the body and pleasure of the palette. It is hence no accident that food service forms the single largest segment of the franchising indust...

","url":"https://stellareastern.com/f/why-food-franchising-can-leave-a-bad-taste-in-the-mouth","title":"Why food franchising can leave a bad taste in the mouth","summary":"Humans have an intimate connection with food that goes well beyond nourishment of the body and pleasure of the palette. It is hence no accident that food service forms the single largest segment of the franchising indust...","date_modified":"2017-04-01T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://stellareastern.com/f/uaes-home-grown-food-beverage-franchise-phenomenon","html_content":"

Not very long ago, investors from the UAE would almost exclusively look at the good old US of A while considering Food & Beverage franchises to acquire. Add a smattering of Australia, UK and select brands from Europe, an...

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...insights from those who made the leap

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Can changing your thoughts really change your world? 

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...be sure to temper your enthusiasm with caution

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