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Maldives: Will the rise of franchises kill the local businesses?

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 18th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: World famous franchises have entered the Maldives from ‘Gaadhoo entrance’. These international food brands, that the Maldivians had never thought would come to the Maldives, have now made their debut in the Maldives and has achieved […]

Popular fast food franchises at the new F&B complex at Velana International Airport

Popular fast food franchises at the new F&B complex at Velana International Airport

2 min read

Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) has announced that three parties have expressed interest in operating outlets at the new F&B complex at Velana International Airport (VIA). An official from MACL told local news that the three interested parties include local and regional franchises of world-renowned fast food brands. According to the official, agreements will be […]