Food & Beverages

Introducing Afaq Food & Beverages: Elevating Culinary Experiences in Egypt Since 2018

Since its founding in 2018, Afaq Food & Beverages has focused on introducing high-quality food service outlets to the Egyptian market.

The company has made a strong start by acquiring the franchise for the prestigious Lebanese fine dining experience, Em Sherif, and successfully launching two Em Sherif Cafes, one Em Sherif Restaurant, and one Sea Cafe.

In addition to these achievements, Afaq Food & Beverages has expanded its offerings by acquiring the franchise for Zaatar W Zeit,

a leading Lebanese chain with authentic modern eateries in around seven countries, including Canada, Egypt, and Qatar.

The company plans to open 20 more branches in the next five years, and is also planning further expansion in the food and beverage sector with more upcoming brands.

Em Sherif Cafe

Em Sherif is a distinguished fine-dining Lebanese restaurant that offers unique, authentic Oriental cuisine which brings back forgotten traditional flavors, providing its guests with an unsurpassed first class dining experience. 

It is designed to repre sent an antique oriental mansion, lavish with luxury and Em Sherif’s own personal touch, as well as by its homey atmosphere where invitees are offered freshly cooked food and highest quality of service

Zaatar w Zeit

In addition to this, the company was able to acquire its second fran chise Zaatar w Zeit, authentic and modern Lebanese food chain with presence in around 7 countries. The company is planning to open around 20 ZWZ branches in the coming 5 years. 

Zaatar w Zeit is the casual urban eatery that has evolved into one of the most sought-after experiences in the region, satisfying customer cravings with its signature recipes. 

Zaatar w Zeit has taken a deep-rooted symbol at the heart of Lebanese culture: the beloved Manakeesh and modernized it for a new generation. The menu offers fresh ingredients, exciting twists and lighter options, including the famous wraps, salads, pizzas, burgers, desserts etc.. Zaatar w Zeit can be enjoyed in one of the many venues or brought straight to the home or office through the delivery service where customers can order by phone or later on by aggregators / or ZWZ App. Zaatar W Zeit is a casual high quality “fast food”.