Franchise With Habib Beirut

From Lebanon to the World

Habib Beirut is one of a new generation of Lebanese hospitality brands taking authentic Lebanese cuisine global — from the Gulf to Europe to South Asia. We're inviting the right partners to grow with us in new markets.

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20+: Locations
7: Countries
40: Years

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Golden Mile, Dubai

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Paris, France

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Dubai Marina, UAE

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Amman, Jordan

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Sofia, Bulgaria

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Mall of Muscat, Oman

Habib Beirut Lebanese restaurant, Kalba, UAE

The Habib Beirut Story

A Legacy Built on Love

Habib Beirut was a beloved elderly man who produced his own unique style of traditional Lebanese pickles and dairy goods from his home, dedicated to staying true to authentic Lebanese flavors. Word of his cuisine's quality and freshness spread across the country, and soon restaurants all over Lebanon began using his produce.

Before long, Habib and his wife were preparing countless Lebanese classics — cold mezze, shanklish, hummus, and their world-renowned homemade kibbeh and pastries. His 40 years of experience made him a custodian of traditional flavors, and visitors from all over Lebanon dropped by his home to indulge in an authentic dining experience.

After an exclusive invitation to Habib's home, we learned his most unique recipes, methods, and secrets. But most importantly, we learned how to pour love and care into each dish — putting a smile on the face of everyone who visits, helping them find joy and comfort in the simplicity of his food.

From Lebanon to the World

Our shared passion for Habib's cuisine is why we chose to build Habib Beirut in Dubai — seeking to become ambassadors for his kitchen, carrying authentic Lebanese flavors from Lebanon to the world.

We aspire to grow globally by building strong communities around our food and culture, while staying rooted in our heritage. Through passion, consistency, and excellence, we deliver a dining experience that reflects the warmth and generosity of Lebanese hospitality.

With 40 years of proven expertise across the UAE, Jordan, and Iraq, we are now expanding into Europe — and soon, the world.

Market Opportunity

A Global Category Coming of Age

Lebanese and wider Middle Eastern cuisine has moved from ethnic niche to mainstream global dining — and the numbers back it up.

Lebanese cuisine is also being named one of the defining global food trends of the coming years — described by industry analysts as “the next Mediterranean wave,” built on universally recognizable ingredients like za'atar, tahini, pomegranate, and labneh, and increasingly demanded by health-conscious diners worldwide.

And Lebanese communities already live everywhere Habib Beirut wants to grow. More people of Lebanese heritage live outside Lebanon than inside it — sizable, established communities across Latin America, Europe, the Gulf, North America, Africa, and Australia give every new market a built-in base of guests who already know and love the food.

Sources: Middle Eastern Restaurant Market Research Report 2034 (Market Intelo, 2026); Hospitality News ME; Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 (Mastercard–CrescentRating).

01 $58.4B Global Middle Eastern restaurant market by 2034
02 27.3% Lebanese cuisine's share of that market
03 10,000+ Lebanese F&B brands operating worldwide
04 150+ Countries hosting Lebanese F&B brands
05 245M Muslim international travelers by 2030
06 20–35% Higher foot traffic for halal-certified restaurants in Western markets

Track Record

Proven International Growth

Habib Beirut began as a tribute to one man's forty years of Lebanese culinary tradition — and has grown into an international hospitality brand.

“Established international presence across the UAE, Iraq, Jordan, Bulgaria, Oman, Egypt and Lebanon, with recent expansion into France and Pakistan.”
“Habib Beirut Bulgaria was awarded “Best International Concept” and “Best Leader” at the Bulgarian Business Awards.”
“Featured among Time Out Dubai's “Best Lebanese Restaurants in Dubai” (2026) and selected as an official dining partner at Expo City Dubai.”
“Dedicated in-house franchise leadership team with 20+ years of premium regional hospitality experience, built specifically to support new franchise partners.”
“Continued expansion across Iraq, with new openings underway in Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah alongside the established Erbil location.”
“New market entry into Pakistan through a hospitality partnership with Signature Rotana Islamabad — one of the region's most recognized hotel groups.”
“Backed by an experienced multi-concept hospitality group with a portfolio spanning multiple successful F&B brands across the region.”

The Opportunity

Why Franchise With Habib Beirut

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Authentic, heritage-rooted concept with 40+ years of culinary credibility behind it — not a manufactured trend.
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Proven international operating model already running successfully across the Gulf, Levant, and Europe.
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Full support: trademark and brand system, training, marketing, and ongoing operational consultation for every franchise partner.
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Dedicated franchise leadership team focused exclusively on partner success and consistency across markets.
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Entry into one of the fastest-growing cuisine categories globally, still under-represented relative to its demand.
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Built-in demand: strong diaspora and halal-conscious consumer bases already established in most target markets.

Ideal Partner Profile

Is This You?

We're looking for franchise partners who are:

We're looking for franchise partners who bring the right combination of experience, capital, and genuine passion for the brand — partners who will represent Habib Beirut's standards for the long term in their market.

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Experienced in hospitality, retail, or multi-unit business operations
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Capitalized to develop one or more units in their target market
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Passionate about bringing authentic Lebanese hospitality to their community
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Committed to Habib Beirut's brand and quality standards for the long term

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Ready to bring Habib Beirut to your market? Get in touch and our franchise team will send you the full Franchise Pack — investment details, territory availability, and next steps.