FABE, a leading Australian hospitality group, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its beloved brands, Piccolo Me and SolBowl, into Lebanon. This exciting move marks a significant milestone in FABE’s global growth strategy, bringing a taste of Australian cafe culture and the healthy, vibrant SolBowl concept to the heart of the Middle East, and a homecoming for the brands’ founders.
Piccolo Me has garnered a loyal following in Australia with its commitment to quality ingredients, creative menu offerings, and a warm, welcoming ambiance.
“We are incredibly excited to bring the Piccolo Me experience to Lebanon,” said Charlie El Hachem Co-Founder FABE. “This expansion is especially meaningful as it represents a return to our roots. Our father Harry El Hachen came to Australia in 1983 with a dream to create a better life for his family. His strong work ethic and inspiration instilled in us a tireless drive from a young age.
My brother Roy and I have watched, learned and worked with our father to bring this dream to life. Along the way we have met other incredible entrepreneurs like Lilly Seeman (Founder of Solbowl) and now Alan Sassine, our partner in Lebanon.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Alan Sassine, a renowned Lebanese entrepreneur and philanthropist. His insights and experience of the local market and commitment to quality will be instrumental in ensuring success in Lebanon. We’ve already had numerous potential partners reach out from the GCC since the announcement and are looking for franchisees from other regions.” says Charlie.