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This is the 3rd of a 5-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with David Zabinsky and Valeria Garcia, owners of the Kurasu UAE franchise.

In this series, David and Valeria help us understand the process they went through bringing a globally recognised franchise from Kyoto, Japan, to Dubai and the wider UAE.

The five episodes of this series are:

1. Bringing a Global Coffee Brand to Dubai - https://youtu.be/8MeB02Wlbfk

2. Preparing To Launch a Coffee Franchise in Dubai - https://youtu.be/YAR_78VpKWM

3. Launching the First Kurasu in Dubai - https://youtu.be/C1hT-njJJT8

4. Unexpected Challenges Launching in Dubai - https://youtu.be/zEoKxHNg2DM

5. The Future of Specialty Coffee in the UAE - https://youtu.be/sTwXkqCs08g

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee, David, and Valeria discuss the challenges, the unexpected viral success, and the emotional and physical toll of opening their first store.

Learn about their experience of building a dedicated team and the importance of being hands-on owners.

Join us for insights into the hard work and rewarding moments that come with bringing a beloved coffee brand to the UAE.

Connect with Kurasu DXB/UAE as well as David Zabinsky and Valeria Garcia here:

https://www.instagram.com/kurasudxb/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-garcia-16a266176/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidzabinsky/

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