AWARDS PROSPECTUS
PART OF THE
GLOBALRESTAURANTINVESTMENTFORUM
ORGANISED BY HOSTED BYIN ASSOCIATION WITH
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16 March 2016 Burj Al Arab, Dubai
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AN EXCELLENT
PLATFORM FOR
EXPANDING THE
IMPORTANCE OF
F&B AS A SEPARATE
BUSINESS FROM
HOTELS.
Heleri Rande – Director of Business Development, Puccini Group
THE INAUGURAL GLOBAL RESTAURANT AWARDS GIVES RECOGNITION TO THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE WORLD’S LEADING RESTAURANTS AND RESTAURANT BRANDS.
It celebrates the vision and accomplishments
of the stakeholders, investors, architects -
behind these businesses.
The Global Restaurant Awards has been
developed through partnership with Bench
Events who deliver the world’s most respected
events in hotel and restaurant investment
across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The Global Restaurant Awards will take place
during the Global Restaurant Investment
Forum (GRIF) and is an opportunity for
the industry leaders to get together and
celebrate those organisations that have
shown innovation, vision and leadership in
their businesses and concepts. Recognising
the brands that have really engaged with their
consumers through social media, technology,
design or sustainability.
The Global Restaurant Awards will provide
a platform to acknowledge the brands and
concepts that have revolutionised the culinary
landscape, bringing a new vibrancy to the
industry and above all pushing boundaries to
achieve perfection.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
HOSTED BY
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International Roll-out Award This category will go to the branded
restaurant concept that has achieved the greatest
success in internationalising its brand.
Investor AwardRecognising an investor who, through their vision
and leadership, has been instrumental in the
expansion of the global F&B market.
Growth AwardAwarded to the fastest-growing franchise or
restaurant chain in the world, by site numbers/
revenues.
Restaurant Technology AwardThis category will recognize the restaurant
business that has best harnessed technology to
improve business processes and profits.
Social Gamechanger Award A category to showcase the best use of social
media by a restaurant brand to engage with and
grow its customer base.
Design AwardThis category recognizes the stand-out restaurant
design of the past 12 months, judged both
operationally and aesthetically.
Sustainability AwardA category recognizing the restaurant group taking
the greatest steps towards sourcing, recruiting and
trading with a commitment to its community and
the wider world.
New Concept AwardThis category will recognise the standout multi-site
restaurant concept of the past 12 months, both in
terms of creativity and business model.
Legend AwardAwarded to an individual responsible for a concept
or concepts that the concept that has changed the
industry.
Hotel Excellence Award Awarded to an individual hotel displaying
exemplary food & beverage practice, in terms of
offer and profitability.
Regional Award Recognising an outstanding foodservice operation
in the GCC region.
AWARD CATEGORIES
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GLOBALRESTAURANTINVESTMENTFORUM
THE GLOBAL RESTAURANT INVESTMENT FORUM (GRIF) FACILITATES INVESTMENT DECISION-MAKING WITHIN THE RESTAURANT SPACE
Through close collaboration with a
team of industry experts and thought
leaders, the event delivers a truly
comprehensive programme.
Showcasing the hottest restaurant
concepts from around the globe.
GRIF gives attendees a place of focus
to connect with investors, owners,
franchisors and senior hospitality
professionals, assess the state of the
restaurant industry and secure deals
for the coming year.
NEW FOR 2016...GRIF will be powered by Michelin,
allowing the event to tap into
Michelin’s extensive network and
ensuring the speaking faculty is world
class.
POWERED BY
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
MONDAY 14 MARCH
9:30 - 12:30 Franchise Masterclass
This 3 hour masterclass
will provide an in depth
analysis of key features
of the franchise business
model including Area
Development, Master
Franchising and single
venue projects.
13:30 - 17:30 Culinary Tours
GRIF attendees can
experience the latest
culinary outlets on the
Dubai scene
17:30 - 21:30 Networking Reception
TUESDAY 15 MARCH
9:00 - 10:00 Round Table Discussions
A selection of discussion
groups allowing you to
talk in depth about topics
important to your business
10:30 - 12:30 Plenary Sessions
12:30 - 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 - 17:30 Plenary Sessions
18:00 - 22:00 Networking Reception
WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
9:00 - 12:00 Plenary Sessions
12:00 - 13:30 Networking Lunch
13:30 - 16:00 Breakout Sessions
16:00 Close
18:30 - 22:00 Global Restaurant Awards
The inaugural Global
Restaurant Awards
gives recognition to the
businesses behind the
world’s leading restaurants
and restaurant brands.
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THE CONSTANT HUM OF NETWORKING AND INTRODUCTION OF SOLID BUSINESS CONTACTS IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF GRIF
The high level agenda sparks interest and debate and the conversations
continue through the night to the evening receptions. The real
experience of concepts in the exhibition hall, coupled with bespoke
mentoring sessions, energized round table discussions and high calibre
participants makes for the perfect mix for this growing forum. GRIF is fast
becoming an industry must-attend event.
SpeakersKey influencers in the restaurant
market. Leaders chosen for their
industry knowledge, experience
and insight that they are happy
to share.
DelegatesSenior figures and decision-
makers; investors, hoteliers,
owners, lenders, F&B brands,
restaurant concepts, franchisors,
franchisees, suppliers from all
areas of the restaurant industry
and from all across the World.
SponsorsCompanies that are leaders
in the restaurant investment
industry. They are there to
network with delegates,
showcase products and provide
business solutions.
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Put your company’s services in front of the most influential group of industry leaders in your region.
The Global Restaurant Awards will be a truly independent benchmark of business excellence.
The Global Restaurant Awards are awarded to those business that have made a real difference to the industry. Those that have persevered, created a new culinary revelation and successfully crafted their vision to the market. The awards will recognise the triumphs of the stakeholders, investors and architects behind these businesses.
The Global Restaurant Awards are being held in partnership with the Global Restaurant Investment Forum, the event for the restaurant industry to come together and assess the state of the industry, forge new business contacts and experience new concepts.
Becoming a sponsor of the Global Restaurant Awards and GRIF 2016 will put you at the forefront of this growing industry and highlight you as a principal driver in this arena.
Don’t wait to get involved, get in touch…
Daniela Wagner, International Partnerships, Connecting Travel E: [email protected]: +44 (0) 7932 074978
BECOME A SPONSOR
• Opportunity to present the award of your choice (depending on availability)
• Your logo next to the category you are sponsoring • Five complimentary to the Awards ceremony• One insert in the delegate award goody bags
Must be approved by the organisers to ensure item fits into the delegate bag.
• Prime positioning of Sponsor’s name and/or logo on relevant publicity materials This will include press releases, the on-the-day programme, advertisements and the website of the Global Restaurant Awards 2016, scheduled to be held 16 March 2016 at Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE.
• Access to the attendee list The preliminary conference attendee list may be requested three weeks prior to the Awards to enable the Sponsor to use the list to invite delegates to make up some of your five passes. The list is for Sponsor’s exclusive use and for the sole purpose of inviting delegates to meet them at the Event; any other use is unauthorised. Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that unauthorised reproduction, use or disclosure of the Event attendee list is strictly prohibited. The list will be sent by email at the Organisers’ discretion.
• Membership to the Awards Advisory Board for Global Restaurant Awards 2017 subject to the approval of the nominated representative of your organisation by Organisers
• Access to our Marketing and Public Relations teams to build extra presence throughout the Global Restaurant Awards 2016 campaign Sponsors will work directly with our marketing and PR teams to gain maximum exposure pre-event
• 50 (fifty) word profile about your organisation that will be added to the website www.global-restaurant-awards.com and include a hyperlink to your website
• Post-event promotion with the award winner of your category
STANDALONE AWARDS SPONSORSHIP £8,000
We also have opportunities to combine this opportunity with wider branding across the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (14-16 March, Dubai) which includes in addition:
• An exhibition stand to showcase your company
• Speaking position in the programme
• Delegate places to the conference
• Advert in the delegate guide
• Additional logo presence in marketing and publicity material
Please contact us for further information and pricing.
AWARDS SPONSORSHIP
STEP 1: LEVEL OF SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor – Awards GBP 8,000 (the “Sponsorship Fee”)
Plus tax if applicable.
Sponsors shall pay the Sponsorship Fee in full to Organisers as per payment terms on invoice to be sent on receipt of signed contract.
Any Contract entered into within 90 days of the Event must be accompanied by full payment.
STEP 2: SPONSOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Company Name
(EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD APPEAR IN PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS)
Contact Name
Job Title
Address
Tel. Mobile
STEP 3: PAYMENT DETAILS
By Credit Card
Please charge my AMEX Visa MasterCard
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A 1.25% FEE FOR PAYMENT BY AMERICAN EXPRESS
Card Number
Expiry Date 3 or 4 digit security number
Cardholder’s Name
Billing Address
Signature Date
By Cheque/BACS Transfer
If you select this option you will be sent an invoice containing specific details of how payments can be made. If you require different information to appear on the invoice from that which you have already given, please enter it below.
Invoice Attn of PO Number (IF APPLICABLE)
Company Name
(EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON THE INVOICE)
Invoice Address
STEP 4: SIGNATURE
Signed on behalf of the Sponsor Company Signed on behalf of the Organisers
Date
Name
Job Title
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Name
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PLEASE EMAIL THIS APPLICATION FORM TO [email protected] OR [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION & AGREEMENT