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Emir''s Delicacies is a family-owned business in Ontario, Canada and has been in operation for more than 10 years. Though profitable, there is room for growth in each of its three revenue producing areas: the table-service restaurant, catering, and take-out service. The family emigrated from Lebanon to Canada and successfully launched their mid-scale Lebanese restaurant in June 1990. Rabih, the eldest son, now in his early 30s, is the lead family member for the operation, especially for the catering side of the business. The issue in the case is what direction should the family take for the future of Emir''s. The family meeting at the end of the case brings out some key issues including potential expansion of the restaurant operation, franchising possibilities, Rabih''s desire to pursue his Chef de Cuisine Certificate, and his mother''s desire to consider early retirement. In entrepreneurial situations such as this, succession issues need to be raised yet they noticeably do not get addressed as the family deliberates their future.