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Foodics Empowers Egyptian Youth Through the Second Round of the ‘Foodics Folks’ Summer Internship Program

Written by: Marwa Abu Zaher

Foodics, the leading restaurant management and fintech solutions provider

in the MENA region, has officially launched the second edition of its Foodics Folks

summer internship program in Egypt, furthering its mission to invest in young talent

and develop future professionals in the F&B and hospitality industry

The program targets university students aged 18 to 21, aiming to equip them with

practical knowledge, industry experience, and essential skills required to thrive in the

restaurant operations and food tech sector

Comprehensive Training in Restaurant Operations and Food Tech

The one-month internship is structured into two main phases

First Phase – Corporate Training at Foodics Egypt HQ

Over the course of two weeks, participants receive hands-on

exposure across key departments, including

Human Resources

Sales

Marketing

Accounting

Customer Onboarding

Software and Technical Support

This in-house training provides a strong foundation in how a leading restaurant

tech company operates across its functions

Second Phase – Field Training at Top Local Restaurants

The remaining two weeks involve on-site training at 10 of Egypt’s most prominent

restaurants, including

Dancing Goat, Holy Buns, Sno, Eden Bakery, Budz, Dirty Cookie, Pastini

Shakour, Coop and Hola Tacos

This unique combination of corporate and in-field experience offers interns a well-rounded

view of modern restaurant management, particularly how digital solutions from Foodics

streamline operations, optimize performance, and enhance customer engagement

Program Focus: Practical Skills, Technology & Soft Skills Development

Beyond technical and operational exposure, the “Foodics Folks” program also emphasizes

soft skills development, helping participants strengthen their

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Professional confidence

By integrating both business functions and restaurant fieldwork, students gain a 360

degree understanding of the restaurant ecosystem, preparing them to either launch their

own F&B ventures or pursue career opportunities in a growing market fueled

by digital transformation

Foodics Doubles Down on Supporting Youth and the F&B Sector in Egypt

This year’s edition of Foodics Folks marks a significant expansion in scope and impact

With the program now welcoming 20 students, it reflects Foodics’ deepening commitment

to Empowering Egyptian yout

Bridging the academic-to-industry gap

Developing future-ready talent in the food and beverage sector

According to Belal Zahran, International Managing Director at Foodics Egypt & UAE

We are excited to return with the second edition of Foodics Folks. It’s a strategic

initiative that embodies our vision of nurturing the next generation of restaurant

industry professionals by offering immersive learning and real-world exposure alongside

top experts He added

Our goal is to prepare students for a dynamic, tech-driven market by giving

them access to the tools, technologies, and work environments that shape modern

restaurant operations By doing so, we’re not only building careers but also contributing

to the sustainable growth of the F&B industry in Egypt