MENA Franchising Facts:
The Middle East has a total population of approximately 350 million, 50 percent of whom are under 25. Indian population in Middle East: Saudi Arabia 1,400,000, United Arab Emirates 1,200,000, Kuwait 500,000, Oman 350,000, Qatar 175,000, Bahrain 140,000, Yemen 100,000, Jordan 4,100 approximate figures
The GCC markets has over 450,000 high net-worth individuals, each with liquid assets of more than $510 million to invest in new businesses. That means that more than 15% of the population are High worth and together have available invest of more than US$2 trillion
Early Indications predict that the annual growth of MENA franchising sector will again be seen around 25 per cent in 2012, back to the levels of 2008
In the Dubai , fast food and retail segments particularly fashion accounts for over 60% of the total market and about 90% of the franchise Brands are of American Origin or French origin. More recently Asian brands particularly from Malaysia and India have been making Inroads in GCC
Dubai remains the preferred base for franchised operations in the region, given its tax status, the comparative stability of its legal and regulatory systems and it openness to foreign investment, though Most countries in the GCC region do not have franchise- specific legislation
The franchisee market is dominated by a small number of players who take multiple Brands franchise known as Franchise Conglomerates ,with some having as many as 50-55 brands in their portfolio.
The total population of the MENA is 315 Millions. The region's population growth rate is 3%-5% per year, which is one of the highest regional rates in the world .
The SMEs and franchise sectors are one of the fastest growing economic sectors
Many India Education companies have started the franchise operations in MENA in the past decade but very few of them are still operating.
UAE's franchise business is worth over AED 1.1 billion,
International companies are showing keen interest in Dubai and, with the US economy being stagnated, the local market is grabbing the opportunities.
Fast food accounts for 40 per cent of the total market, other sectors are also growing rapidly. Industry estimates put the annual growth of this sector at 27 per cent,
The GCC markets has over 450,000 high net-worth individuals, each with liquid assets of more than $510 million to invest in new businesses. That means that more than 15% of the population are High worth and together have available invest of more than US$2 trillion
Early Indications predict that the annual growth of MENA franchising sector will again be seen around 25 per cent in 2012, back to the levels of 2008
In the Dubai , fast food and retail segments particularly fashion accounts for over 60% of the total market and about 90% of the franchise Brands are of American Origin or French origin. More recently Asian brands particularly from Malaysia and India have been making Inroads in GCC
Dubai remains the preferred base for franchised operations in the region, given its tax status, the comparative stability of its legal and regulatory systems and it openness to foreign investment, though Most countries in the GCC region do not have franchise- specific legislation
The franchisee market is dominated by a small number of players who take multiple Brands franchise known as Franchise Conglomerates ,with some having as many as 50-55 brands in their portfolio.
The total population of the MENA is 315 Millions. The region's population growth rate is 3%-5% per year, which is one of the highest regional rates in the world .
The SMEs and franchise sectors are one of the fastest growing economic sectors
Many India Education companies have started the franchise operations in MENA in the past decade but very few of them are still operating.
UAE's franchise business is worth over AED 1.1 billion,
International companies are showing keen interest in Dubai and, with the US economy being stagnated, the local market is grabbing the opportunities.
Fast food accounts for 40 per cent of the total market, other sectors are also growing rapidly. Industry estimates put the annual growth of this sector at 27 per cent,
