As restaurant businesses in the Middle East and globally are severely impacted by the on-going COVID-19 pandemic owing to closures and movement restrictions, foodpreneur Naim Maadad stresses the importance of communication.
“Communication at multiple levels lies at the heart of Gates Hospitality at the moment,” said Maddad, founder & chief executive, Gates Hospitality and RetailME Advisory Board Member. “Communicating with our team members, our audience, suppliers and government authorities has become much more crucial than before.”
The Gates Hospitality portfolio includes F&B brands such as Social Reform & Grill, Ultra Brasserie and folly by Nick & Scott, to name a few.
Also read: Middle East Restaurant Association to connect, promote & support the industry
Watch out for the May edition of RetailME to read about Maadad’s thoughts on the state of the food service industry and corrective measures critical for the survival and success of restaurant businesses.
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