AWARDS PROSPECTUS

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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: daniela.wagner@connectingtravel.comM: +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

Email

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

Date

Name

Job Title

PLEASE EMAIL THIS APPLICATION FORM TO rob.adam@thecaterer.com OR daniela.wagner@connectingtravel.com

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION & AGREEMENT

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