Dubai-based Thai street food concept launches micro franchise scheme

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Dubai-based Thai street food and tea bar restaurant Café Isan has launched a micro franchise scheme, which will allow successful applicants the opportunity to operate their own cart at a location of their choice in the emirate, for the princely sum of just AED200.

Budding street food vendors will be fully trained by Chef New before taking charge of a fully kitted out, ready-to-operate Thai street food cart.

Chef New explained: “After starting my venture, accidentally in way over a decade ago and with just AED200 I found what I love to do and I’m so grateful I’ve been able to make a living from my passion.

“So, it’s a great time to give something back. We’ve decided to help people who also have a dream of running their own food business, by offering….

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Lisa Knight