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Is Dubai becoming the specialty coffee hub of the Middle East?

Perfect Daily Grind

In particular, the city’s large expat population has helped drive innovation among its specialty coffee scene. This can largely be attributed to the opening of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) in 2002 – the UAE’s largest free-trade zone which serves as a commodities exchange.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. “I discovered PJ’s Coffee back in 2002, and have been hooked ever since,” said Wright. . “For many Floridians, their weekend getaways to New Orleans are the only time they get to enjoy PJ’s Coffee.

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White Castle Flips for Flippy and Burma Bites

Modern Restaurant Management

“With 92% of restaurant traffic now off-premise, this funding gives us the opportunity to provide more restaurants with innovative ways to reach more consumers. Coatue led the investment in this round alongside other prominent industry innovators and investors in Lunchbox’s seed round.