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Endeavor Lebanon Impact Report 2016-17

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MINISTRY OF FOOD DONALD BATAL 2010 Founded in Employees 160 Ministry of Food is the parent company of two restaurant concepts, Classic Burger Joint and Tomatomatic, that provide diversified American-style menus with a fast-casual experience for Middle East consumers through locally-sourced ingredients. HOW IT ALL STARTED At the age of 15, Donald started grilling burgers in a scout kiosk, which sparked his interest in the restaurant industry. Donald's parents operated Au Vieux Quartier, a renowned fine-dining restaurant in Beirut, which motivated him to learn about serving customers. Years of restaurant management experience exposed Donald to a common trend: burgers were the most requested menu item. He came up with the idea to launch small burger concepts and in 2010, founded Ministry of Food to create a fast-casual burger experience. HIGH IMPACT IS: Outlets in 39 5 Countries NEWLY SELECTED ENTREPRENEURS

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