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LANDMARK LAUNCH FOR UK LADIES CLOTHING LABEL LIPSY LANDMARK International has signed a deal with British fashion label Lipsy to launch the clothing brand in the Middle East. CANADIAN COFFEE SHOP TIM HORTON’S TAKES A BITE OF THE MIDDLE EAST TIM Horton’s Café and Bake Shop introduced a taste of Canada to the UAE when it opened its first outlet in last September. And now it looks like some Middle Eastern flavour might find its way to North America via Tim Horton’s.
COUNTRY PROFILE
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LEBANON
The Franchise Magazine MENA examines the franchise market in the Lebanon
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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITES..
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: DONALD BOROIAN, CHAIRMAN OF FRANCORP INC. An exclusive interview with one of the world’s foremost franchising executives with over 40 years of professional field and consulting experience, Donald Boroian, Chairman of Francorp Inc.
COVER STORY....
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SALMONTINI: THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE The Franchise Magazine MENA takes a look at Lebanese success Salmontini La Maison du Saumon. It took a year of planning before founders Hussni Ajlani and Joe Basilli felt that the restaurant world was ready for their salmon inspired concept. It has been a decade since Salmontini Le Resto was launched, paving the way for sister restaurants Salmontini Le Fumoir, Salmontini La Boutique, and Salmontini.
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MIDAMAR BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY INSTANT SKIN CHARLEY’S GRILLED SUBS SECOND CUP SENSE GOURMET & FIGARO’S PIZZA LONDON FISH & CHIPS ANT VENTURES LFA DIRECTORY
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