Local partner and consultancy for international food & beverage and quick-service brands entering the Maldives.
Food and beverage is one of Regnum's registered business activities. We plan to act as the local partner and consultancy for international quick-service and food & beverage brands, helping them set up, launch and run in the Maldives. We also welcome partners for restaurant, café, catering and food import ventures.
Visitors from around the world arrive every year, and many look for food brands they already know and trust.
Residents in Malé and across the islands increasingly want convenient, consistent dining.
International quick-service brands have only a limited presence in the country.
As your local partner and consultancy, we plan to handle the on-the-ground work of entering the Maldives.
Finding and securing suitable outlet locations in Malé, resorts, the airport and the islands.
Recruiting Maldivian staff and supporting training to your brand standards.
Helping you obtain the licences and permits each outlet needs.
Company setup, foreign investment approval and registration, and liaison with government offices.
Sourcing suppliers, clearing customs, warehousing and island shipping.
Advice on local tastes, halal requirements, pricing and the mix of tourist and local customers.
Arranging work visas and staff accommodation for expatriate team members.
Coordinating local contractors to fit out outlets to brand standards.
Local marketing, launch events and partnerships with resorts and the airport.
Renewals, compliance and day-to-day local support after launch.
Each step will be agreed with the franchisor and depends on the approvals required.
We learn about your brand and your plans for the Maldives.
We prepare a local plan covering locations, costs, supply and timing.
Company setup, approvals, licences, permits and securing a site.
Recruiting and training staff while the outlet is fitted out.
Opening with local marketing and partnerships.
Compliance, renewals and local support as you grow.
Dining concepts built with experienced operators.
Café concepts for Malé, the islands and tourist areas.
Catering for events, businesses and hospitality partners.
Importing and distributing food products to food businesses.
If you're an international food & beverage brand looking at the Maldives, we'd like to hear from you.
Franchisors: talk to us