Corporate Profile 2019

Ant Ventures Worldwide

Expanding our Concepts & Branching out into the world

We venture with confidence and take on the responsibility of understanding what flavors, settings, and environments are appreciated by people in the markets where we operate

BEIRUT DUBAI CAIRO JEDDAH AMMAN DOHA MUSCAT LAGOS ABU DHABI ERBIL

10 CITIES 50 OPERATIONS

the places we venture

Based in Lebanon, Ant Ventures is a rapidly-expanding holding that

develops, nurtures and franchises hospitality brands along with food

and beverage across the world.

The group’s growth lies in its commitment to the highest standards of

quality, dedication, teamwork and operational efficiency

Our brands currently have 50 operations across 10 cities in the Middle

East and Africa, with more and more countries and franchisees

venturing with us everyday

mission To develop, manage and grow innovative F&B concepts

To deliver and maintain a consistent and sustainable growth by understanding and

satisfying the needs of social communities

vision To reach consumers across the world, with our hospitality, food, and beverage

through innovation and development driven by the undeniable commitment to

the highest quality standards

values • Trust & ethics

• Dedication, teamwork & development

• Customer focus

• Continuous improvement

• Equity

Since 1996, 23 years have given us the ability to

streamline and operate efficiently in competitive

markets, we have learnt to become flexible and

adapt to specific market needs.

The operational efficiencies

venture for

The down-to-earth relationships

The leadership

A personal and transparent approach has led to

excellent relationships with franchisees, suppliers

and excellent stakeholders across the Middle East,

Africa, and beyond.

The leadership team is recognized for their

management and ability to deliver food consistency

while implementing the industry’s highest food

preparation and service quality standards.

10 cities

40 operations

OUTLINE

01 Introduction | concept

02 All day commitment

03 Menu

04 Partners in success

05

Accomplishments

06

From Lebanon to the world!

Introduction | Concept

Established in 1996, Casper & Gambini’s is an

international restaurant-café chain serving fresh and

healthy gourmet meals, along with signature award-

winning coffee, all within a stylish urban chic

environment embracing the daily trendy lifestyle.

Having become a modern benchmark for restaurant

excellence throughout the Middle East, Casper &

Gambini’s currently has 40 operations in 10 cities,

and has developed its Franchise Partnership

Program to facilitate the ever-increasing demand for

the brand’s international expansion.

RESTAURANT CAFÉ

As part of our all day commitment to our

partners in taste, our offerings appeal to the

needs of their daily lives.

An ‘All Day’ Commitment

SPECIALITY COFFEE

Award wining coffee - One of our flagship

signature products... Our specialty coffee is

imported from the world's finest coffee fields.

CATERING & DELIVERY

Specialized in innovative, fresh, and scrumptious

flavors all-day long. Our exquisite and highly-

professional catering services are addressed to

both corporate functions and private events.

Partners in success At Casper & Gambini’s, we seek partners with whom we share our experiences, and expand our successful brands. Our comprehensive Franchise Program ensures effective growth Our proven Franchise System promotes success and sustainability Our Franchise Team provides step by step support for every facet of the business

Accomplishments

Recipients of Boecker Awards for hygiene and quality standards

Cannes 09 Lion finalists for corporate design / image

Recognized as one of Lebanon’s top 25 fastest growing companies

Finalists at the Takreem Arab achievement awards

Appeared on the cover of Forbes Arabia with a multi-page feature

HORECA Lebanon – live cooking gold and silver medals

HORECA Jordan – live cooking and senior chef gold medals

Top Chef Arabia – 1st place award in Saudi Arabia Mediterranean Barista Cup – 1st place World Barista Championship – 4th place Lebanese Coffee Champions – 7 years in a row

Golden Cup Award – holders of the award since 2001

We serve crispy & warm falafel, tender & seasoned Shawarma, in addition to an array of scrumptious Middle Eastern specialties. Established to improve the fast-dining service experience, Falafel & More blends the freshest ingredients with the finest flavors to offer you the most soul-satisfying food creations.

INGREDIENTS

The highest quality of ingredients, add traditional yet modernized recipes,

create a casual yet fast-paced environment, insist on cleanliness,

and with a sprinkle of ant ventures know-how, you will get a brand with international appeal

EXPERIMENTAL

FALAFEL & MORE offers customers a firsthand

experience with its open plan expo kitchen,

engaging guests to choose their preferred

type of bread, customize their sandwich with

the wide variety fillings and dressings

available; from ingredients as simple as

chopped onions, parsley, or mint, to

something as unexpected as pomegranate,

citrus cabbage salad, or even guacamole.

Bab Idris is a casual and modern restaurant that

serves authentic Lebanese cuisine using high-

quality ingredients in a warm and trendy setting.

The concept invites diners on a Lebanese

culinary journey rich with tradition and

hospitality.

Bab Idris® focuses on achieving excellence in

all areas from the preparation of food to the

presentation and quality of service.

Falafel

CUISINE

Bab Idris offers the most appreciated signature dishes of the Lebanese

cuisine by embracing original techniques and recipes combined with modern systems & standards

z

eatalian offers a modern Italian experience, from

the generous cuisine prepared with the highest

quality ingredients to the warm, trendy, and

stimulating setting.

ADDING FLAVOR TO LIFE

eatalian represents outstanding originality with its

unique concept infusing authentic Italian cuisine

with casual flair and style.

FROM NAPOLI WITH LOVE

made from fresh Italian imports, the menu’s specialty is the Neapolitan style

pizza that is wood-baked for 90 seconds at 800 degrees; as all pizzas are to

be cooked according to the Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN) guidelines.

These guidelines ensure that our guests enjoy the same unique tasting pizza

every time

A MEMORABLE OFFERING

From The Tree® offers original and seasonally

flavored non-fat frozen yogurts, customized from

a wide variety of dry and candied toppings as

well as fresh seasonal fruits. The concept

encourages customers’ participation in their

dessert preparation and the catchy store design

adds a special taste to our refreshing yogurts.

ONLY THE ORIGINAL

As the first Lebanese frozen yogurt and juice bar

to set foot in Lebanon, we offer you the best and

most original yogurts and desserts

THE JUICY TRUTH

Our menu includes healthy fruit, vegetable, and detox juices, as well as

refreshing yogurt smoothies. Customers can also combine their choices of

natural boosters. Our enjoyable and fat free desserts section is a must try!

ABOUT SILVERSPOON

Silverspoon was incorporated in 2010 as a full-

service catering and hospitality caterer, creating

innovative culinary experiences throughout

Lebanon.

During the past years, our catering services

managed to maintain its Lebanese character,

successfully adapting to international culinary

trends and customers varying experiences.

From the corporate catering services to special

occasions and weddings, we are able to satisfy

the most demanding customers. This combination

of experience and know-how allows silverspoon to

face the future with great confidence and success.

WHAT SETS US APART

we passionately enjoy serving fresh food and fine

ingredients.

Uniting the best in international and local talent,

our team of dedicated and well-trained staff

delivers services of the highest standard where

our commitment to excellence will ensure our

continuous development.

We are committed to sustaining our excellent

service levels, delivering innovation and creativity,

and of course, generating an atmosphere of

positivity and achievement throughout the

business.

Providing our customers with the finest quality

catered food and beverage, elegantly presented,

and prepared fresh with the utmost care and

attention creating a memorable event that

glorifies you as a host and entertains your

guests.

Private brunches, lunches & dinners

- Gatherings and parties (pool, boat, house

parties)

- Birthdays…

Annual dinners, conferences & seminars,

orientations, coffee breaks….

Our brilliant Chefs will put their hearts and souls

Into cooking delectable food

WELCOME TO PAN POT EATERY

The name was inspired by the simple things in

life…it is a combination of everyday utensils to

we use to create great food and it is a little bit

of Fun with quirky edges.

Pan pot is an affordable trendy, casual eatery

with a fast service for everyone to meet & eat

in a relaxing environment with friends & family

MENU

Our menu offers a fresh unique and rich experience for everyone to enjoy

from morning breakfast to evening dinner with a delicious variety of options;

for the health conscious visitors looking for fresh salads and healthy dishes,

for those who enjoy satisfying their sweet tooth through the irresistible big

dessert section and coffee lovers looking to unwind during the day with our

selection of our specialty coffee.

Caspresso Café provides the highest-quality coffees, sandwiches and desserts in an atmosphere that meets the needs

of customers who are in a hurry as well as those who want a place to enjoy their beverages and food in a relaxing

casual setting

Whether you're looking to relax over a cup of coffee or grab a quick bite to go,

Caspresso Café by Casper & Gambini’s offers a comfortable environment for everyone

to come in and enjoy a selection of delicious sandwiches, salads and desserts with a freshly brewed award winning

coffee, or our Signature Caspresso capsules.

Meet the Key People & Shareholders

Anthony Maalouf CEO & Chairman of Ant Holding SAL • Founder of Ant Ventures Holding

• Board Member at the Lebanese Franchise Association (LFA)

Zahid Group Zahid Group is a leading regional privately held group with diverse

activities including Heavy Machinery, Power, Water, Finance,

Hospitality, and Logistics. The Group undertakes its activities either

as a wholly owned subsidiary or in partnership with global leaders in

their respective fields such as Caterpillar, Volvo truck, Mitsubishi

Corporation, Total, & Lafarge.

Zahid Group is represented by Mr. Zayd Zahid, Investment Manager.

David Boudargham • Partner at Ant Ventures Worldwide LLC

• CEO of 100 & Eight

100 & Eight is aspires to become one of the leading specialists in the

profitable planning, development, and management of Hotels. The

company owns, manages and operates Hotel Cavalier and the 35

Rooms Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon

We aim to be

nationally

responsive and

globally

competitive

We’re 23 years young! Established as a small delivery business in Beirut,

we’ve already expanded across the region and we only just begun…

The way we see it,

the whole planet is our limit.

franchise@antventures.com

+961 1 250 888