AWARD ENTRY GUIDELINES & CRITERIA
AWARDS PROGRAMME GUIDELINES
• The nomination is open to all multi-site fast food and fast-casual restaurants in the Middle East.
• Each can nominate for a maximum of 5 categories.
• A team of chosen experts from the fast food and fast-casual restaurant industry will evaluate the nominations based on the documents submitted by entrants.
• Each nomination form is valid for 1 entry only. If you are nominating for several categories, please enter each nomination separately.
• Deadline for the submission of entries is on 08 August 2025.
• The nomination is free of charge.
ELIGIBILITY
• To be eligible for an award, the product/service/initiative must be launched (either in part or full) over the last 12 calendar months (between May 2024 and May 2025).
The Best New Concept award is open to quick service and fast-casual restaurants that have been operating for five years or less.
• The product/service/initiative must not be the subject of a legal challenge or dispute.
Note: Each nomination form is valid for 1 entry only. If you are nominating for several categories, please enter each nomination separately.
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Uniqueness & Innovation
What makes the project new, unique, and innovative?
• Effectiveness
What are the achievements of the result? What was the impact on your company and stakeholders?
• Dynamism
Is this strategy, service, or product flexible to changes and progressive opportunities?
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