-Texas de Brazil, Panda Express, Azkadenya and Dalloyau
set to be launched in 2014-
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29th May 2014: Leading food and beverage (F&B)
company in the Middle East, Gourmet
Gulf (www.gourmetgulf.com),
continues to deliver on its ambitious expansion strategy with the announcement
of four new F&B franchise partnerships for the region.
The brands, all leaders in their respective cuisine
categories, include two highly recognised franchises from the US: Texas
De Brazil – a fine dining Brazilian steakhouse featuring southern Brazilian
cuisine; and Panda Express, the
largest fast casual Asian restaurant chain in the world, serving gourmet
Chinese food.
In addition, Gourmet Gulf brings to the region Dalloyau, a high-end Parisian café
concept with a history dating back to 1682 and worldwide recognition for
exceptional patisserie, macaroons and fine French cuisine.
The fourth franchise to be announced by Gourmet
Gulf is Azkadenya, a restaurant founded
and grown in Jordan, serving a contemporary version of traditional Arabic cuisine
from the region. Azkadenya is expected
to enjoy particular resonance with Khaleeji residents and visitors to the UAE.
One of the top major F&B operators in the
Middle East, Gourmet Gulf currently holds the exclusive development and
franchise rights to top-tier brands including California Pizza Kitchen,
Morelli’s Gelato, YO! Sushi and Hummingbird Bakery, and is rapidly expanding
its operations across the region.
Highlighting the growth of the company Sami Daud, Executive
Chairman of Gourmet Gulf said: “The food
and hospitality industry in the Middle East continues to grow at one of the
fastest rates in the world, and while the opportunities are significant in the
region, there is increasing demand for effective and experienced operators on
the ground. Gourmet Gulf continues to be
partner of choice for some of the world’s most successful F&B brands,
whether niche or mainstream, and our latest range of partnerships is testament
to that.”
Delivering on an expansion strategy that will see over
100 outlets in operation by 2020, Gourmet Gulf is gaining significant presence
throughout the Middle East. A joint
venture partnership in late 2013 with Majid Al Futtaim Ventures - the project
development arm of retail, shopping and entertainment giant Majid Al Futtaim,
is further enabling Gourmet Gulf to scale operations and expand in the region. The company expects to open 14 additional outlets
this year focusing its expansion in UAE and KSA, followed by a further 18 outlets in 2015.
“We are increasingly being approached by highly
successful international brands looking to establish operations in the region,
and our selection of partners follows consistent criteria: best in class, a passion for excellence and signature
dishes that hold their own. Our track
record shows that our formula works, and we look forward this year to opening
new outlets of our existing brands, as well as introducing a number of exciting
new taste sensations,” said Daud.
