40 Years of Franchising 🔥

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Abrakebabra's Irish Franchise Association Award 2024

We are honoured to receive the award for Abrakebabra’s 40 year commitment to growing and supporting franchising in Ireland at the 2024 Irish Franchise Association Awards ceremony! ☘️ Massive thanks to all our franchisees, fans and supporters who’ve been with us on this incredible journey – Here’s to many more years of magic food and super service! 🔥

Discover the Magic: The Evolution of Abrakebabra’s Sauce Range 🔥

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Abrakebabra's Sauce Range

Since introducing our sauce range in 2019, Abrakebabra has been transforming kitchens with our tantalizing flavors. Starting with the crowd-pleasing Legendary Taco Sauce and Famously Garlic Sauce, our magic sauce range has grown at a phenomenal rate. The success and popularity of these initial flavors encouraged us to expand, and in 2023, we delighted taste buds once again with the … Read More

40 Years of Magic! 🌴

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Abrakebabra Rathmines, Dublin 1982

We launched our very first restaurant, Abrakebabra, in December 1982 in Rathmines, Dublin and quickly became an oasis for the people of Ireland. 🏝️ Much loved for our magical range of Incredible Kebabs, Original Loaded Fries, Amazing Burgers, Fantastic Baguettes, Magic Bites and more! 🥙 Ireland totally fell in love with our magic food and Abra fans have now been … Read More

AIL Group wins ‘Best Franchise System & Business Practice 2018’

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NewsTalk's Bobby Kerr awarding Dermot Keenan of AIL Group the 'Best Franchise System & Business Practice 2018' award.

We are delighted to announce that the AIL Group has been awarded ‘Best Franchise System & Business Practice 2018’  by the Irish Franchise Association at their award ceremony on Friday, September 28th at the Clontarf Castle in Dublin. The AIL Group, which operates the three quick service brands, Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Cafe won the prestigious award for its extensive Operations and Franchise … Read More

Maxol A26 Tannaghmore wins ‘Forecourt of the Year 2018’

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Maxol A26 Tannaghmore - Forecourt of the Year 2018

We’re very proud to announce Maxol A26 Tannaghmore featuring Abrakebabra has been awarded ‘Forecourt of the Year’ at the prestigious Forecourt Trader Awards 2018 in London. TV presenter Kimberley Walsh, was the host for the event which was attended by a record audience at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Mark Cribbin, Operations Manager, Aramark said: “Everyone at the A26 … Read More

Maxol Ballycoolin wins ‘Forecourt Best Food To Go Offering 2018’

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Maxol Ballycoolin - Checkout Best In Fresh Awards 2018

We’re delighted to announce that Maxol Ballycoolin, featuring Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Sandwich Cafe, has won a top accolade at the annual “Best in Fresh Awards” sponsored by Checkout Magazine for the Services at Ballycoolin. The ceremony took place on 3rd July at The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin with over 250 top Irish retailers in attendance. Maxol Ballycoolin was singled out as the winner … Read More