Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): SettingsVol. 8 No. 1 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3

International Business Strategy of Indonesian Ethnic Fast Food: A PESTLE Analysis for Ayam Geprek Sa’i Expansion into the United Arab Emirates

Gertha Maria Gultom (Department of International Relations, Universitas Brawijaya, East Java, Indonesia)
Bintang Corvi Diphda (Department of International Relations, Universitas Brawijaya, East Java, Indonesia)
Theofani Trudy (Department of International Relations, Universitas Brawijaya, East Java, Indonesia)
Talitha Salsabila Putri G (Department of International Relations, Universitas Brawijaya, East Java, Indonesia)
Putri Alyaa Safira (Universitas Brawijaya)
Yoga Ramadhani (Universitas Brawijaya)
Husniyatul Hafidzah (Universitas Brawijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Apr 2026

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the macro-environmental factors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using the PESTLE framework to evaluate the expansion feasibility of PT Ukhuwah Berkah Semesta’s brand, Ayam Geprek Sa'i. Employing a qualitative descriptive research design with a strategic case study approach, the study retrieves high-fidelity secondary data from credible international instruments, including the World Bank’s World Governance Indicators and the Corruption Perceptions Index. The findings reveal that the UAE offers a highly stable political environment with exceptional government effectiveness and low corruption. Economically, the UAE is a mostly free market with high purchasing power and a robust network of over 20 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), including with Indonesia. While the technological infrastructure is world-class, social and legal factors require meticulous alignment due to collectivist cultural values and mandatory Halal standardization policies. The results suggest that Indonesian SMEs should adopt a transnational strategy, balancing global operational standards with high local responsiveness to religious norms. Future studies should move beyond macro-environmental scanning to conduct empirical consumer perception research to further refine menu localization for the UAE's diverse expatriate population.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...