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Dubai Refreshments Company, The Sole Franchisee And Distributor For Pepsi Co

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Thesis Statement
Dubai Refreshments Company, the sole franchisee and distributor for Pepsi Co. in UAE, is facing serious government regulations owing to various environmental and health hazards arising from the company’s manufacturing process and from excessive consumption of soft drinks, respectively. The company should resort to floating the market with healthier alternatives and making use of improved recycling practices to prevent losing market share to competitors.

Company’s History and Growth
Dubai Refreshments Company originally located in Deira on the Maktoum Street was endowed in 1959. By 1962 they became the distributor and solo franchisee of PepsiCo within United Arab Emirates. They inaugurated their sponsorship in 1997 with the Dubai Shopping Festival which runs every year and gained 7 UP from NRC by 2003. 2004 was a turning point for the company as they launched Aquafina the brand and set up factories on Sheik Zayed Road and Dibba Mountains. The company was listed under the Dubai Stock Exchange and increased its production facility for better success rate within the UAE by 2007.

Strengths
Dubai Refreshment Company 's huge customer base and hold over majority of the market
All products are non-alcoholic, catering perfectly to the UAE market
Cost effectiveness maintained across all products
Vast variety of drinks compared to its competitors

Weaknesses
Competition with other local groups like Al Ahlia Gulf Line and Aujan Industries
High calorie and sugar

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