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title: "Blaze Pizza Heats Up International Expansion with New Franchise Operator in Bahrain"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/6a6354c3-99b2-4030-9db1-3d9f01c1167a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230425_blaze_pizza_heats_up_international_expansion_with_new_franchise_operator_in.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-04-25T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T21:42:03.243Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366811353-6870744d04b2?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Blaze Pizza Heats Up International Expansion with New Franchise Operator in Bahrain

**TL;DR:** Blaze Pizza signed a multi-unit development agreement to open two new locations and acquire an existing location in Bahrain, marking another milestone in its international expansion. The agreement is spearheaded by Nabeel Dabwan, President of NAD Tradings, a Bahrain-based international restaurant group and current Cinnabon operator.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-04-25. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230425_blaze_pizza_heats_up_international_expansion_with_new_franchise_operator_in.html).*

## Story

Blaze Pizza announced today it is fueling its international expansion in Bahrain with a multi-unit development agreement to open two new locations and acquire an existing Blaze Pizza in Bahrain’s capital, Manama. The franchise agreement marks another milestone in the brand’s continued growth around the globe, with international locations in Canada, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Spearheading the latest international development is Nabeel Dabwan, President and principal owner of NAD Tradings, a leading Bahrain-based international restaurant group and current Cinnabon® operator. As part of the deal, Dabwan is acquiring one existing restaurant in Manama and will open two additional locations by 2025. The Bahrain locations will feature Blaze Pizza’s signature pizzas, including the popular Build Your Own option, as well as salads, desserts, and a selection of beverages.

“As a country that places an emphasis on savory cuisines and dishes, I’m confident the Bahraini people will be excited to have a new, fast-casual dining option that delivers an unmatched dining experience and delicious pizza with fully customizable options to fit their dietary and personal preferences,” said Nabeel Dabwan.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- international expansion (topic)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- multi-unit development (topic)
- Cinnabon (company)
- Blaze Pizza (company)
- Bahrain (location)
- bahrain expansion (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230425_blaze_pizza_heats_up_international_expansion_with_new_franchise_operator_in.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/6a6354c3-99b2-4030-9db1-3d9f01c1167a).