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Open kitchen and dining room in the evening

Franchise & partnerships

A turnkey Levantine brand, ready to bloom

Ward El Cham brings more than recipes: a complete identity, a proven experience and a team that has opened houses across three countries.

Why Ward El Cham

Built in Beirut. Proven beyond.

Heritage since 2014

More than a decade of authentic Lebanese cuisine and a loyal following among locals and visitors.

Proven in every setting

A neighbourhood restaurant, a five-star hotel venue, a marina restaurant and a 200-guest café.

International momentum

Expansion into Libya and Egypt in 2026, with the operating know-how to open new markets.

A complete brand system

Logo, pattern, menus, packaging, uniforms and social templates, designed to work together from day one.

Formats

Choose the format that fits your market

Sea view at dusk from the dining room

Hotel restaurant

A destination dining room for upscale hotels, with sea or city views and a signature open kitchen.

Dining room with a crystal chandelier and brick walls

Signature restaurant

An intimate, elegant house of around 65 seats: a true Lebanese culinary story.

Terrace tables overlooking the marina

Ward El Cham Café

A vibrant café of up to 200 guests with a shisha lounge, desserts and premium café service.

How it works

From first call to opening night

  1. 01

    Inquiry

    Tell us about you, your market and your site using the form below.

  2. 02

    Discovery call

    We get to know each other and share the brand's vision and standards.

  3. 03

    Market & site review

    Together we assess the location, format and potential.

  4. 04

    Agreement

    We agree the partnership terms and the development plan.

  5. 05

    Design & fit-out

    Our interiors, identity and kitchen standards are adapted to your space.

  6. 06

    Training

    Chefs and service teams are trained in our recipes and rituals.

  7. 07

    Launch & support

    We open together and stay by your side as you grow.

The steps above are indicative; every partnership is tailored.

Ideal partner

Who we are looking for

  • Experience in hospitality or food & beverage
  • A passion for Lebanese cuisine and generous service
  • Access to a prime location in your market
  • The capacity to invest in a premium fit-out
  • A long-term commitment to brand standards

Frequently asked questions

Which countries are you expanding into?

We are open to partners across the Middle East, the Gulf, North Africa and beyond. Tell us about your market and we will review it with you.

Do you support hotel partnerships?

Yes. Our Lancaster Eden Bay house in Beirut operates inside a five-star hotel, and the format can be adapted for hotel groups.

Is training included?

Our partners' kitchen and service teams are trained in Ward El Cham recipes, presentation and hospitality standards before opening.

What does the investment look like?

It depends on the format, size and location. We share the details privately after the discovery call.

Franchise & partnerships

Franchise inquiry

Share a few details and our development team will get back to you.

Include your country code, e.g. +961