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McDonald’s Middle East Franchise reports a 3.4 percent surge in sales
McDonald’s has reported a 3.4 percent increase in sales in the Middle East and Africa, reflecting a year of strong worldwide growth in which the fast food giant served 60 million customers a day - two million more than in 2008. Growth in the MEA region was greater than that in the US, where sales rose by 2.6 percent. Turnover in Europe grew by 5.2 percent in 2009, far exceeding the average global rise in sales of 3.8 percent. News of the fast food giant’s increasing popularity is likely to raise some concern among professionals gathered at the Arab Health 2010 exhibition, which starts today.
The Little Gym USA Signs Master Franchise Agreement For Middle East
The Little Gym International, franchisor of gyms providing curriculum-based, non-competitive motor skills development programs to children aged 4 months to 12 years old, has entered into a master franchise agreement with an existing franchise owner in Kuwait City, Kuwait, to develop at least 15 and as many as 50 locations in the Middle East over the next decade.
Lifeline Group acquires Medicine Shoppe franchise rights in Middle East
Lifeline Group LLC of Abu Dhabi has acquired the master franchise rights for The Medicine Shoppe pharmacy chain for the Middle East. This will compliment the region with the best pharmacy practices from across the globe. The agreement was signed between Bruce Burnett, Vice President International for Medicine Shoppe and Dr. Shamsheer of Lifeline Group LLC.
Forest Secret Malaysia to spread wings overseas
31st January 2010: Forest'Secret, a herbal-based wellness and beauty brand developed and managed by Forest'Secret Sdn Bhd, will score a first when it spreads its wings to Middle East, China and Hong Kong this year. The company is optimistic its foray into the international market will be a productive venture as it will introduce and heighten awareness of Malaysian herbal-based products.
The Value of Worrying
With a current world picture that includes tsunamis, unrest in the Middle East and a struggling economic recovery, it might be tempting to say that the Mayans were right and we're approaching the end in 2012. Maybe the Mayans were just good at math, which we all know can be helpful but won't necessarily get you a date. (We tend to remember Olympic champions but rarely sing the praises of a mathlete.) Just because an ancient civilization did not outlive its own calendar doesn't mean it's the end of the world for us.

#1 Reason Entrepreneurs Fail (And What to Do About It)
Whenever entrepreneurs get into trouble with their companies, there are many things they can focus on to “fix” it, but there really is only one that trips them up. Always. Learn what it is and what to do about it when it happens to you.
Increasing Sales in a Sluggish Economy
You Can't Escape It Pick up a newspaper. Listen to the news reports. The price of gasoline is still quite high. The stock market is still down. The economy is still sluggish. The Middle East is still unsettled. The mortgage industry is still volatile.

A Letter To America
The USA is undergoing a huge shift in its ability to create a better society, country and world. It starts in the home, in the workplace and centres of leadership. I applaud your bravery and would like to share my view from afar with the intent of assisting those wishing to make this transistion faster and smoother.

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Booming IT Spending in Middle East & Africa
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British Fitness Club Energie Franchise powers Gulf health stream
The first énergie Fitness Club franchise in the Middle East has been launched this week in Doha, Qatar. Located on Airport Road, the stunning new £2m facility boasts state-of-the-art Precor cardiovascular and resistance equipment, dedicated boxing/combat studio, locker rooms, private personal training studio, a VIP locker room, as well as dedicated customer amenities and services. The club opening will also bring énergie’s unique émpower programme to the Middle East, which offers a six week results guaranteed fitness solution as a means of introduction to a fitness club.
American Organic Burger Chain Signs Middle East Franchise Deal
Elevation Burger finalizes multiunit agreement in the Middle East
C House Italia signs franchise deal for Middle East
17th February 2010: C House Italia signs franchise deal for Middle East Italian restaurant and lounge franchise C House Italia has signed an agreement with Nicolas Jebran Houte Couture (NJHC) to expand the brand across the Middle East. The deal covers a 15 year partnership and will see the first Middle East C House Italia open in Beirut in May 2010. Owned by fashion designer Nicolas Jebran, NJHC will also open C House Italia franchises in Europe.
Footwear Major Woodland to franchise internationally
Feb 16, 2010: Footwear and apparel player Woodland will open exclusive stores in select foreign markets later this year, marking its foray into single-brand retailing overseas. The company, according to its top official, would be using the franchise route for its international expansion. The home-grown brand is in advanced stages of negotiations in some markets like the Middle East, South-East Asia and Sri Lanka for selecting local franchise partners and said it will have three to four exclusive outlets abroad by the year-end. At present, Woodland is present in over 600 multibranded outlets in the Middle East, Singapore and Thailand.

Chiquita Fruit Juice Bars to debut in Dubai
Chiquita Brands International Inc. said Monday it has signed an international master franchise agreement to open Chiquita Fruit Juice Bars in the Middle East, beginning in Dubai. The agreement was signed with Fresh Fruits Co., a distributor of Chiquita products in the Middle East. They will be located at metro transit stations being constructed around the city, starting with three locations and expanding to 11.
Al Futtaim to open Carrefour Franchise Hypermarket in Iraq
19th February 2010: The UAE company with the licence to operate the Carrefour SA franchise in the Middle East is looking to open its first store in Iraq as part of a wider expansion plan in the region. Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Retail manages a joint venture in the Middle East with France's Carrefour, the world's second-biggest retailer by revenue after Wal-Mart Stores.
Landmark Group officially launches the first Centrepoint in City Mall
Landmark Group, one of the retail and hospitality conglomerates in the Middle East and India, announced its entry in the Lebanese markets, with the official launch of the first Centrepoint store in Beirut, Lebanon
Dubai's Gallery One reveals $15m global expansion plans
Dubai-based retailer Gallery One is seeking $15m in investment to help launch over 100 stores worldwide as part of an aggressive expansion plan outside the Middle East region, its CEO has said.
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