T.K Khaleel receives the prestigious “LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai
Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally.
“It is a great honor for me to receive this special award. I would like to thank all of you who believe in me and joined me in this unforgettable journey” Said Khaleel.
Mr T.K. Khaleel, Ex Managing Director of Bakemart has channelled 35 years of expertise in the baking industry to make Bakemart on par with the world’s finest. A pioneer with the gift of foresight, Mr Khaleel’s career in the region is bejeweled with glittering accomplishments. A trendsetter in the baking industry, Mr Khaleel stays in close touch with the latest techniques and advancements from every part of the globe. He is rightly viewed as an inspiration to the entire baking industry. Bakemart was acquired by Almarai – the Giant of Saudi Arabia and Mr Khaleel is on a mission to roll out 100 outlets of the Artisan Bakers brand.His unique sourdough starter is placed in Puratos Sourdough Library in Belgium for Bread Flavor. The Sourdough Library aims to safeguard the sourdough biodiversity and preserve the sourdough heritage and baking knowledge and is the only of its kind in the world.
Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award.
Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company ,Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively.