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Carwiz Announces New Franchise in Jordan
Representing the brand's first franchise operation in the Middle Eastern country, Carwiz looks to grow its presence in the area.
December 9, 2022
Nidal Maqboul (right) will be the director of the Carwiz Jordan branch.
Photo: Carwiz International
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Carwiz International has entered the Middle East, announcing its newest branch in Jordan on Dec. 8.
The operator said Jordan is an important market in global tourism development, and the new location is "just the beginning of expansion in the Middle East."
"Carwiz International's business story is truly impressive, and I am honored to be a part of a team that is unstoppably expanding around the world. It is obvious that they have developed a fantastic business model because they are doing an excellent job," said Nidal Maqboul, director of the Jordan branch.
"We are delighted that Nidal Maqboul has identified Carwiz as a potential partner for expanding their business, confirming that we are visually developing a strong and business-efficient brand whose quality is now recognized by an entire region. Entering the Jordan market is a step founded on deep analysis and numbers, therefore we are glad to have partners of great value for the network,"added Krešimir Dobrilović, founder and CEO of Carwiz.
Carwiz has expanded its business in the last three years to more than 30 foreign markets, including the United States.
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