Franchise consultancy firm Management 2000 steps in MENA, Turkey region

US-based franchise consultancy company Management 2000 has opened an office in Dubai in order to grown its business in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, the company said in November 2013.  

The new office, which is headed by local professional Hussein Murad, provides a full range of services to companies and entrepreneurs from the MENAT region.

"The region is undergoing a transformation with the unprecedented growth of franchises and emergence of a new generation of multi-unit companies,” Bob Gappa, founder of the consultancy, said during the launch of the new office as quoted in a press release. “With our new office in Dubai and seasoned team of professionals, we will support established, fast-growing and start-up companies, helping them realize their long-term profitable growth,” he added.

Management 2000 has over 30 years of experience in franchise consultancy and has worked with over 1,400 companies. Some of its most renowned  clients include international brands like Burger King, KFC, Ace Hardware, Baskin Robbins, Subway, Pizza Hut, and Cruise Holidays.    

The consultancy has offices in Arizona, Arkansas, Texas and Dubai. Its training courses provide credits for IFA’s certified franchise executive program (CFE) in all of its units, including the newly-launched MENAT office.