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Franchise model to drive Omani SME expansion

June 22, 2026·Oman ObserverEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's franchising sector represents a nascent but strategically important channel for small and medium enterprise growth across the GCC, where domestic SMEs have historically faced capital and operational scalability constraints. The franchise model aligns with broader Gulf economic diversification efforts to reduce oil dependency and deepen private-sector participation, particularly in retail, food service, and hospitality—sectors where franchising has demonstrated resilience in neighboring markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Structural adoption of franchise systems in Oman could influence regional supply chains, employment patterns, and consumer goods distribution networks while reflecting deeper institutional shifts toward standardized business models in traditionally family-led eco

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