Concept: corporate cafeteria Hodema’s involvement Assessed the project’s layout and capacity Developed the concept for Bank Audi’s cafeteria in Sofil

Concept: Restaurant and retail corner Seating capacity: 40 hodema’s involvement Performed a market study and financials for the project Developed the concept of the restaurant and retail corner Provided technical support to implement the project Set up the franchising department Planned the brand’s strategic development and geographical distribution in the Gulf region Analyzed the projected franchising income Elaborated a set of franchise manuals Appointed by the owners to be the brand’s exclusive representative with potential franchisees outside Lebanon

Concept: Japanese and Italian restaurants Hodema’s involvement Performed a general assessment on Soto and Olio flagship outlets in Kaslik Set up the franchising department for the two brands Elaborated Soto and Olio’s set of operating manuals

Concept: Armenian restaurant Hodema’s involvement: Provided franchise support for Al Mayass Assessed the company’s current franchise department and legal structure Assisted in the negotiation process for the master franchise Developed operating and training manuals

Concept: Buns and coffees Seating capacity:  15 Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the Food & Beverage market in Beirut with a focus on fast casual restaurants Developed a concept for the flagship outlet in Lebanon Elaborated a business plan and financial projections for the flagship outlet Developed the bagels’ aspect of the menu Assisted the client in the architecture, interior and graphic designs, and menu engineering Assisted in the selection of the chef and barista Assisted in the recruitment of the management team

Concept: All day Italian restaurant coffee shop Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the Italian coffee shops in Beirut Developed a concept for an Italian coffee shop Elaborated the flagship outlet’s business plan and financial projections Assisted in the architecture, interior and graphic designs, and menu engineering Assisted in the recruitment of the management team Set up the operation Acted as owner representative Supported the client in the loan negotiations Elaborated the coffee shop’s set of operating manuals

Concept: Casual themed café restaurant serving Lebanese food Hodema’s involvement Assessed the restaurant’s premises, operation, central kitchen, concept, branding and financials Provided recommendations Supported the clients in elaborating the human resources strategy Elaborated the set of operating manuals Followed up on other manuals outsourced to third parties Set up the franchising department Planned the brand’s development and geographical distribution Elaborated a financial analysis for a typical franchise Acted as the exclusive representative of the brand with potential franchisees in Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and KSA

Concept: Food and Beverage outlet Hodema’s involvement Developed the concept of a flagship Food and Beverage outlet in Beirut Elaborated the project’s feasibility study Coordinated the architecture, interior design and corporate identity

Concept: Traditional French bakery-pastry Hodema’s involvement Conducted an overview of the Food & Beverage market in Beirut with a focus on French bakeries-pastries Performed an assessment on the location Developed a concept for a traditional French bakery-pastry in Beirut Elaborated the business plan and financial projections for this project Supported the client in the loan negotiations

Concept: Coffee house chain Hodema’s involvement Assessed the brand’s outlets’ operations and branding Reviewed the existing franchise proposal and operating manuals Provided strategic development and geographical planning for the brand Acted as the brand’s exclusive representative with potential franchisees outside Lebanon

Concept: Coffee shop chain Hodema’s involvement Assessed the brand’s current franchise offering proposal Created the brand’s franchise department Set up a strategic development and geographical planning for the brand’s expansion Performed a financial analysis of the projected franchising income Acted as the exclusive representative of the brand with potential franchisees in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Concept: flagship Food and Beverage outlet Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the Food and Beverage market in Beirut Developed the concept of a flagship Food and Beverage outlet in Beirut Elaborated the project’s feasibility study Assisted in the project’s implementation phase