Riyadh - Broadcast: The famous “Arby’s” restaurant chain, which is one of the most prominent brands in the restaurant sector in the United States of America and specializes in providing the best quality steak, announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with Shahiya Foods Ltd., to launch its business in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the opening of its first restaurant in Riyadh at the end of 2022. This agreement marks the first appearance of the American brand “Arby’s” in the Kingdom, thus achieving its largest expansion in the Middle East so far.

In a statement on this occasion, Mr. Michael Haley, President and Managing Director of Inspire Brands International, expressed his happiness to sign this agreement, and to expand the scope of the strong partnership with Shahiya Food Company, according to which high-quality steak will be served through “Arby’s” restaurants to all its valued customers in all regions of the world. across the Kingdom, which is a promising and rapidly growing market, and has the ability to host hundreds of Arby’s restaurants; Pointing to the importance of the Middle East region, which is the cornerstone during the next phase of the expansion of the international brand “Arby’s” towards more continuous growth in this region and abroad.

For his part, Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Athel, CEO of Shahiya Foods Ltd., praised the prominent market position occupied by “Arby’s” and the enjoyable and distinguished experience it provides to its customers, which represents a value addition and an ideal complement to our thriving business with the (Dunkin) brand. He stressed that the great diversity of serving fresh delicious steak every day makes this brand occupy a unique position that qualifies it to meet local demand, and achieve the satisfaction and aspirations of its customers in the Kingdom.

Shahiya Foods Limited is one of the leading multi-unit restaurant operators in the region, and the master franchisee of the Dunkin’ brand in the Kingdom and Bahrain. Shahya Foods operates more than 500 stores for the brand (Dunkin) in the Kingdom, Bahrain and Germany, in addition to its plans to continue expanding in all markets.

The Fast Crafted®, created by Arby’s, is distinguished for providing a unique combination of fast service, high quality and superior care to its customers. The brand prepares high-quality steak with the best flavors with fresh, multi-layered slices rich in protein; It is served with melted cheeses, vegetables, sauces, and other delicious ingredients on a layer of toasted bread. Arby’s menu includes a wide range of protein foods; From juicy, cut-to-order roast beef steaks, wood-fired smoked beef brisket for hours, slow roasted chicken, and a whole host of delicious side dishes.

It is noteworthy that Arby’s currently operates more than 3,500 restaurants worldwide, including more than 150 stores in Canada, Mexico, Turkey, South Korea, Japan and Egypt.