Concept: Fish restaurant Hodema’s involvement Performed a market study of the Food & Beverage market in Jeddah and Riyadh with a focus on fish restaurants Developed a concept for a fish restaurant Elaborated the restaurant’s business plan and financial projections Elaborated the restaurant’s master financial feasibility study Followed up on the architecture, interior and graphic designs, and menu engineering Assisted the selection of the Executive chef Assisted in the recruitment of the management team

Concept: all-day breakfast restaurant in Jeddah Hodema’s involvement Developed a strategic planning for an “all-day breakfast” flagship venue in Jeddah Elaborated a business plan and financial projections for the flagship venue and central kitchen

Concept: Japanese restaurant Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the Food and Beverage market in Jeddah with a focus on 5-star restaurants Developed a strategic planning of “O by Okku” Elaborated the project’s feasibility study Assisted in the project’s implementation phase

Concept: high-end fusion restaurant Hodema’s involvement Performed a market study with a focus on high-end fusion restaurant in Riyadh Developed the concept for a high-end fusion restaurant in Riyadh Elaborated the project’s feasibility study Assisted in the project’s implementation phase

Concept: High-end steakhouse Hodema’s involvement Assessed the premises, the location, the concept, the branding, and the financials Provided the client with strategic and operational recommendations prior to undertaking any further steps regarding the outlet Elaborated the preliminary feasibility study, including investment breakdown, cash flow assumptions, breakeven point and payback considerations Assisted the client in every step, providing technical guidance, follow-up on suppliers and contractors, and recruitment consultation

Concept: high-end Italian restaurant and coffee shop in Jeddah Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the high-end Italian restaurants and coffee shops market in Jeddah Developed the concepts for a high-end Italian restaurant and coffee shop located in La Marina Presented a preliminary feasibility study for both concepts Provided the client with technical assistance throughout the project’s execution phase, dealing with interior, graphic and kitchen designers, contractors, suppliers and recruitment agencies In charge of setting up the outlet’s operation starting with the human resources structuring and staff job descriptions

Concept: Contemporary Lebanese restaurant Hodema’s involvement Created the brand’s franchise team Identified and selected the franchisee and operation team in Saudi Arabia Acted as the owner representative for the implementation of “Semsom” in Jeddah

Concept: Sushi-Japanese restaurant in Riyadh Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the Food & Beverage market in Riyadh with a focus on sushi-Japanese restaurants Helped in assessing and choosing the most suitable location Developed a concept for a mid to high-end flagship sushi-Japanese restaurant in Riyadh Elaborated a preliminary feasibility study allowing a better understanding of the capital investment involved, the operational implications and the venture’s returns

Concept: pizzeria chain Hodema’s involvement Created the brand’s franchise team Identified and selected a franchisee and operation team in Saudi Arabia Acted as the owner representative for the implementation of “Margherita Pizzeria Del Quartiere Dal 1959” in Jeddah

Concept: High-end rooftop venue in Jeddah Hodema’s involvement Performed a comprehensive market study including a review of the potential competition Developed a concept for a high-end rooftop venue located in Jeddah Conducted a preliminary feasibility study to evaluate the project’s financial potential

Concept: High-end restaurant in Jeddah focusing on fresh-ingredients-based menu Hodema’s involvement Performed a general assessment on the restaurant Prioritized the future investments related to the outlet Assisted the business owner in the restaurant’s opening Elaborated the brand’s set of operating manuals

Concept: Lebanese cuisine restaurant Hodema’s involvement Performed a comprehensive competition survey in Jeddah Identified and short-listed potential competitors in the city Developed area maps on main shopping malls, mid-end restaurants, coffee shops and fast food restaurants Developed the concept of a modern and pioneering Lebanese cuisine restaurant