BFLC plans major expansion this yearBahrain Family Leisure Company (BFLC), the owner and operator of franchise restaurants in the kingdom under the name of Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bennigan's and Cucina Italiana, has new plans and strategies for expansion throughout 2013, said a More… |
Regency Kuwait unveils new facilitiesThe Regency Kuwait, a leading luxury five-star hotel in the country, said it has rolled out several new facilities and more value-added services to further enhance its guests’ experience. Announcing the new facilities, The R More… |
J/Brice to design three restaurants in JeddahJ/Brice Design International, a Boston-based hotel and resort design firm, has been named to design three upscale outlets at the new Sea Wonders Aquarium in Jeddah, the first fully operational aqu More… |
Bennigan's launches first UAE restaurantBennigan's, a chef-driven US neighbourhood restaurant chain with outlets across South America, Asia, and the Middle East, has announced the opening of its first restaurant in the UAE. Bennigan's is a renowned American bran More… |
Subway sued over 11-inch 'Footlongs'An Australian teenager's picture of a Subway "Footlong" sandwich next to a tape measure has gone viral and inspired three lawsuits in the United States. The lawsuits, one filed in More… |
Top Indian chef plans UAE restaurantLeading Indian chef Abhijit Saha, who owns and operates two premium restaurants in South India, said Abu Dhabi could be the setting for his first overseas signature restaurant. Rated among India’s top ten chefs, Saha runs th More… |
Gourmet Abu Dhabi picks finalists for awardsThirty-nine finalists have been selected for the 10 public accolades of the 2013 Gourmet Stars Awards, an annual highlight of the UAE capital’s annual culinary festival, Gourmet Abu Dhabi. The fifth edition of the event will More… |
Abraaj exits Thai restaurant businessDubai-based Abraaj Group, a leading private equity investor operating in global growth markets, said it has successfully exited its investment in the restaurant chain Hot Pot, through an initial public offering (IPO) on the local Thai stock exch More… |
Change Initiative opens sustainable restaurantThe Change Initiative, a UAE-based sustainability venture, has unveiled its new cafe - The Taste Initiative – an eatery that encompasses sustainability holistically. The cafe offers sustainable food options from a variety of More… |
Melting Pot to open 12 outlets in METhe Melting Pot Restaurants, one of the world’s premier fondue restaurant franchise, has announced plans to bring its unique dining experience to eight countries in the Middle East through a franchise deal with Hospitality Concepts and Sol More… |








