It may have been pure coincidence, but when a Cinnabon opened up in post-Gaddafi Libya, many residents were skeptical about the timing of the American franchise’s arrival. Focus Brands, which owns the rights to Cinnabon, released a statement that said the restaurant had been in the works […]… (read more)

Over the past few decades, the Middle East’s well-publicized growth has brought foreign investment and an influx of international brands to a quickly growing population of middle and upper class consumers. These demographics responded especially strongly to the luxury market, an industry that currently enjoys strong global […]… (read more)