
Chipotle adds former KFC Global CEO to board
- Fast Casual - Executives - News Chipotle adds former KFC Global CEO to board The appointment of Sabir Sami comes as the fast-casual Mexican chain continues to expand its internat
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- Fast Casual - Executives - News Chipotle adds former KFC Global CEO to board The appointment of Sabir Sami comes as the fast-casual Mexican chain continues to expand its internat

The fast-casual giant is entering the Saudi market through a partnership with Alshaya Group, opening its first location in Riyadh's Sidra dining destination.
The fast-casual giant is entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via a partnership with Alshaya Group, with the first location set to open in Riyadh's Sidra district.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding its Middle Eastern footprint with its first restaurant opening in Saudi Arabia later this month through a partnership with Alshaya Group.

- Fast Casual - Franchising - News Chipotle makes its debut in Mexico The company’s location in the Monterrey metropolitan area is in partnership with Alsea. [](https://www.nrn.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Mexico on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the chain's international growth strategy.
Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced that the first Chipotle restaurant in Mexico will open on Thursday, July 16 in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, in partnership with Alsea

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—comprising Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—continues to solidify its reputation as a hotspot for restaurant franchising.

Chipotle plans global growth with recent openings in the Middle East
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 // PRNewswire // -- Chipotle Mexican Grill announces the opening of its first restaurant in Dubai today in partnership with international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group.

The 2024 QSR 50 report ranks the top fast food brands, with McDonald's leading the U.S. market in systemwide sales and aggressive global expansion plans.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2024 // PRNewswire // - Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced the opening of its first location in Kuwait City in partnership with leading international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group.

Chipotle and Starbucks are two restaurant brands that do not franchise, but may consider it in the future.

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Chipotle has only signed one franchise agreement, which is in the Middle East, with Alshaya Group to open locations in Dubai and Kuwait in 2024.

International franchise news highlights Saudi Arabia as the future frontier for global entrepreneurs, shifting consumer trends affecting quick-service restaurants, and expansion plans for brands like Chick-fil-A and Bonchon.

Multi-brand franchisees of foreign brands are increasingly common worldwide, often referred to as MUMBOs: multi-unit, multi-brand operators.