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Franchise Opportunities in the UAE

The UAE is the region's franchising gateway. With Dubai's mall culture, a fast-growing population, world-leading tourism and free zones offering 100% foreign ownership, it is one of the most franchise-friendly markets in the world. Below are the brands we can bring to the UAE — explore them and register your interest, and a MENA Franchises broker will guide you from first inquiry to signed agreement.

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53 brands
Bricks 4 Kidz Featured
Education

Bricks 4 Kidz

STEAM-based programs that spark creativity and curiosity in young minds through play.

Origin: USA
55 locations worldwide
Education Centre
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Arkki
Education

Arkki

An award-winning Finnish creative-education brand, official STEAM education recognised by Finland's Ministry of Education.

Origin: Finland
70 locations worldwide
Education Centre
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Brian Tracy Solutions
Business Services

Brian Tracy Solutions

A globally recognised leader in personal and professional development with 35+ years of expertise.

Origin: Australia
5 locations worldwide
Business Service
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Meraki Ventures
Business Services

Meraki Ventures

A creative marketing agency specialising in advertising, social media, events and pioneering ad platforms.

Origin: Iraq
8 locations worldwide
Business Service
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1001 Businessmen
Business Services

1001 Businessmen

A dynamic networking initiative connecting and empowering business professionals across Iraq.

Origin: Iraq
, locations worldwide
Business Service
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Hijab House
Retail

Hijab House

One of the most recognised names in modern modest fashion, born in Sydney.

Origin: Australia
10 locations worldwide
Retail
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Divani & Sofa’
Retail

Divani & Sofa’

A symbol of refined Italian craftsmanship in luxury interiors for over 15 years.

Origin: Italy
27 locations worldwide
Retail
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Fit20 Featured
Fitness

Fit20

High-intensity strength training in just 20 minutes a week, a science-backed, appointment-based studio.

Origin: Netherlands
150 locations worldwide
Fitness Studio
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BODYROK
Fitness

BODYROK

Pilates redesigned, a 45-minute, full-body, high-intensity, low-impact reformer workout.

Origin: USA
67 locations worldwide
Fitness Studio
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I Love Kickboxing Featured
Fitness

I Love Kickboxing

High-energy kickboxing classes in a fun, supportive community, with brick-and-mortar and lightweight models.

Origin: USA
30 locations worldwide
Fitness Studio
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Urban Cafe
Food & Beverage

Urban Cafe

More than a coffee shop, a vibrant space for community, creativity and connection.

Origin: Iraq
7 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Tabi Boba
Food & Beverage

Tabi Boba

A bubble tea brand born for the region, uniquely catering to the MENA market.

Origin: Taiwan
15 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Kudu Featured
Food & Beverage

Kudu

One of Saudi Arabia's most recognised food brands, with 300+ branches and a fresh sandwich concept.

Origin: Saudi Arabia
316 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Drinkit
Food & Beverage

Drinkit

A digital-first coffee chain using technology to enhance the customer experience.

Origin: Russia
72 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Roasters Specialty Coffee House
Food & Beverage

Roasters Specialty Coffee House

A premium Dubai-based coffee chain in rapid growth, now offering franchising.

Origin: UAE
9 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Avocadoria
Food & Beverage

Avocadoria

An innovative franchise specialising in all things avocado, healthy and delicious.

Origin: Philippines
187 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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A&W Restaurants
Food & Beverage

A&W Restaurants

A heritage American brand with 100+ years of success, famous for Root Beer and an all-American menu.

Origin: USA
859 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Chicken Guy!
Food & Beverage

Chicken Guy!

A fast-casual concept by Guy Fieri and Robert Earl, known for fresh all-natural chicken tenders.

Origin: USA
25 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Coffee Berry
Food & Beverage

Coffee Berry

A premium street-cafe concept offering specialty coffee, chocolate, tea and smoothies.

Origin: Greece
231 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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The Coffeeshop Company
Food & Beverage

The Coffeeshop Company

Handcrafted recipes blending creativity and science, with organic, natural ingredients.

Origin: Austria
259 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Janat Tea Paris
Food & Beverage

Janat Tea Paris

A French tea house founded in 1872, famed for the world's first oak-aged tea.

Origin: UAE
2 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Marrybrown
Food & Beverage

Marrybrown

A global Malaysian fast-food chain offering chicken meals and Malaysian delights.

Origin: Malaysia
500 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Noodle Box
Food & Beverage

Noodle Box

Australia's biggest and fastest-growing Asian franchise, with cooked-to-order wok dishes.

Origin: Australia
100 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Oliver Brown
Food & Beverage

Oliver Brown

A destination for 100% authentic Belgian chocolate, hot chocolates, waffles and crepes.

Origin: Australia
63 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Oporto
Food & Beverage

Oporto

Bold Portuguese-inspired flame-grilled chicken, born in Bondi, with 200+ outlets.

Origin: Australia
202 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Planet Hollywood
Food & Beverage

Planet Hollywood

The world's iconic dining experience inspired by the glamour of Hollywood.

Origin: USA
9 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Slim Chickens
Food & Beverage

Slim Chickens

A leading fast-casual brand in the 'better chicken' segment, cooked to order.

Origin: USA
185 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Food & Beverage

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

A specialty coffee and tea house since 1963, operating in 1,100+ locations across 24+ countries.

Origin: USA
1165 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Tealive
Food & Beverage

Tealive

South-East Asia's largest and fastest-growing bubble tea retailer, serving 5M+ customers monthly.

Origin: Malaysia
920 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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ZUS Coffee Featured
Food & Beverage

ZUS Coffee

Malaysia's #1 tech-driven coffee chain, making specialty coffee an everyday necessity.

Origin: Malaysia
380 locations worldwide
Food & Beverage
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Angel In Us
Food & Beverage

Angel In Us

Trendy Korean café brand offering premium coffee, fresh bakery items and light meals in stylish contemporary spaces.

Origin: South Korea
244 locations worldwide
Café / Coffee Shop
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Blueground
Business Services

Blueground

Technology-enabled furnished apartments offering flexible stays in major global cities.

Origin: Greece
20,000+ apartments / 50 cities locations worldwide
Flexible Living / Furnished Apartments
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ASTONS Steakhouse
Food & Beverage

ASTONS Steakhouse

Value-driven steakhouse offering quality Western cuisine in a casual dining environment.

Origin: Singapore
33 locations worldwide
Steakhouse / Casual Dining
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Burgerizzr
Food & Beverage

Burgerizzr

Saudi fresh-burger QSR chain specializing in high-quality burgers at accessible prices.

Origin: Saudi Arabia
110 locations worldwide
Burger / QSR
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Chic-a-boo Fried Chicken
Food & Beverage

Chic-a-boo Fried Chicken

Southern-style fried chicken concept focused on fresh preparation, great taste and value.

Origin: Singapore
5 locations worldwide
Fried Chicken / QSR
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Crepe Delicious
Food & Beverage

Crepe Delicious

International creperie and gelateria serving premium French-style crepes and Italian gelato.

Origin: Canada
75 locations worldwide
Café / Dessert / Fast Casual
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Dilmah Urban Estate
Food & Beverage

Dilmah Urban Estate

Premium tea-inspired café and F&B concept showcasing Ceylon tea through food, beverages and hospitality.

Origin: Sri Lanka
7 locations worldwide
Tea Café / Restaurant
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Direct English Featured
Education

Direct English

International English-language training franchise offering structured programs for students, professionals and businesses.

Origin: United Kingdom
201 locations worldwide
English Language Training
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Earl of Sandwich
Food & Beverage

Earl of Sandwich

International sandwich brand serving freshly prepared hot sandwiches using artisan bread and quality ingredients.

Origin: United States
43 locations worldwide
Sandwich / Fast Casual
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Fast Fit
Fitness

Fast Fit

EMS fitness studio offering efficient 20-minute training sessions designed for modern lifestyles.

Origin: Saudi Arabia
11 locations worldwide
EMS Fitness Studio
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JJ Chicken
Food & Beverage

JJ Chicken

Fast-casual charcoal-grilled chicken concept offering fresh, halal and hormone-free chicken meals.

Origin: United Arab Emirates
12 locations worldwide
Chicken / Fast Casual
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LOTTERIA
Food & Beverage

LOTTERIA

Korean QSR brand combining burgers, chicken and localized K-style flavors across international markets.

Origin: South Korea
1,650+ locations worldwide
Burger / QSR
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MamaPho
Food & Beverage

MamaPho

Authentic Vietnamese pho restaurant serving traditional recipes with a modern, international dining concept.

Origin: Vietnam
3 locations worldwide
Vietnamese Restaurant / Casual Dining
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Max’s Restaurant
Food & Beverage

Max’s Restaurant

Iconic Filipino restaurant brand famous for its signature fried chicken and authentic home-style cuisine.

Origin: Philippines
211 locations worldwide
Filipino Restaurant / Casual Dining
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Montigo
Retail

Montigo

Modern lifestyle drinkware brand combining innovative design, customization and experiential retail.

Origin: Malaysia
41 locations worldwide
Lifestyle / Drinkware Retail
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Renue Systems
Business Services

Renue Systems

Specialized deep-cleaning franchise serving hotels and the hospitality industry.

Origin: United States
30 locations worldwide
Commercial / Hospitality Cleaning
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Shihlin Taiwan Street Food
Food & Beverage

Shihlin Taiwan Street Food

Taiwanese QSR brand serving authentic street-food favorites including its signature XXL crispy chicken.

Origin: Taiwan
270+ locations worldwide
Taiwanese Street Food / QSR
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Six Hands
Food & Beverage

Six Hands

Modern salad QSR combining Japanese-Australian flavors with accessible, everyday healthy eating.

Origin: Singapore
3 locations worldwide
Healthy QSR / Salad Restaurant
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Teriyaki Madness
Food & Beverage

Teriyaki Madness

Fast-casual Japanese restaurant specializing in made-to-order teriyaki bowls and Asian-inspired meals.

Origin: United States
214 locations worldwide
Japanese / Asian Fast Casual
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The Shawarma Shack
Food & Beverage

The Shawarma Shack

Mediterranean food concept specializing in fresh shawarma, bowls and wraps through dine-in, takeaway and delivery.

Origin: Canada
5 locations worldwide
Mediterranean / Shawarma Restaurant
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THREE O’CLOCK
Food & Beverage

THREE O’CLOCK

Vietnamese 24/7 café brand combining premium coffee, tea and a vibrant all-day customer experience.

Origin: Vietnam
22 locations worldwide
Café / Coffee & Tea
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Yellow Cab Pizza
Food & Beverage

Yellow Cab Pizza

New York-inspired pizza franchise known for generous edge-to-edge toppings and a vibrant restaurant experience.

Origin: Philippines
192 locations worldwide
Pizza / QSR
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Sizzlin' Steak - Teryaki Boy
Food & Beverage

Sizzlin' Steak - Teryaki Boy

A dual-brand restaurant concept combining sizzling steak meals with Japanese favorites for a diverse casual dining experience.

Origin: Philippines
14 locations worldwide
Japanese / Asian Casual Dining
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Frequently asked questions

Browse the opportunities below, register your interest, and a MENA Franchises broker handles your inquiry directly — sharing detailed brand information and guiding you through evaluation, application and signing.
Yes. UAE free zones allow 100% foreign ownership, and mainland structures are available too. We'll help you understand the right setup for your chosen brand.
It varies widely by brand, format and location. Rather than publish figures that change by territory, we confirm the exact investment with you during the inquiry.

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