Business Overview
Abdul Mohamad was born in Syria and came to Greece in 1996 to seek a better and safer life. Regardless of the unstable economic and political situation in his country, Abdul managed to open a restaurant in a suburban neighborhood in Athens. In 2019 he opened an Arabic fast-food restaurant serving traditional Arabic dishes with a Greek twist. Even if Abdul is extremely hard-working, the wave of Covid-19 shrunk his business. His ambition is to attract again regular and foreign clients and make a name for his business.
Agia’s Falafel - Athens, Greece
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The Business
Abdul Mohamad was born in Syria, a country he left to flee the unstable economic and political situation. He also wanted to pursue a quality life and build a family in a prosperous country. He came to Greece back in 1996.
In Greece, Abdul has established his life and created a family. His wife is a fellow refugee from Iran and together they raised their 4 children in Athens. Currently, they reside in a suburban neighborhood called Agia Paraskevi.
In 2019, he decided to open his Arabic fast-food restaurant in the neighborhood, which serves traditional recipes with a Greek “twist” and a falafel specialization. He strategically decided to open his store, “Agia’s Falafel”, near the American College of Greece – Deree which was a great opportunity for a good start.
Regardless of his passion and hard work, the business slowed down during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and is still difficult to maintain due to the lack of clientele and business exposure. Abdul’s vision is to expand his business’ clientele and exposure and make a name for his store.
Competitive Advantage
- Abdul has the competitive advantage of offering falafel-oriented recipes while mixing two unique cuisines, Arabic and Greek. Additionally, the store’s location is nearby Deree College.
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Next Steps
The tasks that Agia’s Falafel has prioritized are:
Page Last Updated:July 14, 2022