Concept: High-end retail outlet in Jnah Hodema’s involvement Reviewed and assessed the existing studies Conducted a business plan for the project Elaborated a loan bank file Supported in the loan negotiations with the banks

Concept: Design-oriented, state-of-the-art and interactive modern wine museum in the Bekaa for both amateurs and professionals in the wine field, providing guests with a leisure-filled experience Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the wine theme as a cultural product Identified existing wine museums in the world through visits to several wine museums abroad Assisted in the legal set-up of the museum Developed a unique concept for the first wine museum in the Middle East Set up the research team including renowned oenological researchers and experts, archeologist, geology experts and museums curators

Concept: Food & Beverage retail outlet Hodema’s involvement Assessed the brand’s outlet, concept, branding and corporate identity Provided strategic support and operation set-up Conducted training sessions on management of human resources, finance and sales

Concept: Stationery concept store Hodema’s involvement Performed an overview of the concept stores on the international market and in Beirut Developed a stationery concept store focusing on pens Elaborated a preliminary feasibility study for the project Identified an appropriate location Ensured follow-up on several implementation matters, including brand building, architectural layouts, and the selection of the product mix

Concept: Urban day spa Hodema’s involvement Assessed “G Spa” by reviewing its original concept, operations, accounting and internal control, premises and branding Provided a thorough list of recommendations for each of its departments: the spa, the medical care, the gym and the hair salon Implemented the recommended procedures and guidelines to ensure proper operations

Concept: Gourmet corner offering premium products with flavors from around the world, “Produits du Terroir” and ready-to-drink beverages featuring a fine food catering section, a retail section and take-away and delivery services Hodema’s involvement: Conducted a market and financial studies for the project Developed a concept for a fine food restaurant and retail corner Provided the clients with a strategic support in order to enable the transition of the brand from a concept corner in a renowned shopping mall to a stand-alone outlet in Ashrafieh

Concept: High-end catering company in Lebanon Hodema’s involvement Performed an operation audit and strategic counseling of the company Helped restructure and elaborate the operating manual of the company including its standards, policies, and procedures

Concept: Destination spa in Batroun encompassing various lodgings, F&B outlets and diverse facilities Hodema’s involvement: Performed a market study on the spa and health centers sector in Lebanon Analyzed the competition Studied the supply of the spa and health centers on the Lebanese market Analyzed the growing demand for the relaxation and the emergence of new trends

Concept: Arabic sweets shop in Jeddah Hodema’s involvement Assessed “Bayt Al Helou” in Jeddah Assisted in the recruitment of an Arabic Pastry Chef

Concept: factory producing bottled beverages and syrups Hodema’s involvement Performed a market study of the bottled beverages and syrups industry in KSA Analyzed in the bottled beverages and syrups value chain in KSA Analyzed the HoReCa bottled beverages and syrups market share in terms of volume and value Profiled the main bottled beverages and syrups players in KSA and on the GCC Analyzed the competition Identified the bottled beverages and syrups trends in KSA and on the GCC market Identified the investment opportunities in the bottled beverages and syrups segments in KSA

Concept: chocolate retail shop with experience in Riyadh consisting of a chocolate museum, “Choco Jungle Bar” chocolate café/restaurant, “Chocotique” chocolate bar , as well as a chocolate workshop and a birthday parties area Hodema’s involvement: Performing a market study of the chocolate retail shops with experience, chocolate/dessert themed coffee shops, chocolate workshops and kids’ birthday venues in Riyadh Reviewing “Choco Story” concept Reviewing “Choco Story” financials

Concept: flagship retail outlet in Riyadh which will include a chocolate shop, a coffee shop offering 4 to 5 desserts, and a flower shop Hodema’s involvement Developed the concept for a flagship retail outlet in Riyadh Elaborated the project’s feasibility study Assisted in the project’s implementation phase