Disrupting Saudi’s F&B Industry: Insights from Joe Frem, Founder of Matbakhi

In this enlightening episode of Restrocast, host Ashish Tulsian engages with Joe Frem, the innovative Co-founder and CEO of Matbakhi, an F&B management company transforming hospitality services for 1-4 star hotels. Joe shares his inspiring journey from his early entrepreneurial endeavors at the age of 13 to his strategic academic pursuits in engineering and subsequent impactful tenure at McKinsey.

He dives deep into the founding of Matbakhi, revealing the identified market gaps and the innovative strategies employed to enhance hotel dining experiences through technology and customized F&B solutions. Joe also discusses future trends in the hospitality industry, emphasizing the potential of AI and IoT to revolutionize service efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Joe also imparts invaluable advice for entrepreneurs in the F&B and hospitality sectors, stressing the importance of understanding customer needs, embracing technology, and fostering strong team dynamics. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, hospitality, or business strategy.

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