The franchising sector in the GCC region remains buoyant and represents a significant development opportunity especially for brands considering international expansion.

• Why Southeast Asian brands should look at development opportunities in this region
• The challenges & opportunities inherent to developing a franchise business in this region
• Gain understanding of the competitive landscape for your business segment especially in the fastest growing industries: F&B, retail

Moderator: Sary Hamway, Founder & CEO, The Franchise Trainer

Panelists:

• Ahmed Mahmoud, Advisor, Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD)
• Mohammad Al Madani, Chairman & CEO, Al Madani Group
• Marcel Portmann, Global Development & Operations, Duck Donuts, UK