Middle East
Krave debuts Abu Dhabi location at Al Qana
Krave debuts Abu Dhabi location at Al Qana
To mark the opening, Krave is serving a limited-edition "Blue Sky" smoothie.
BonBird opens first restaurant in Abu Dhabi
This comes after its expansion to Oman in April.
Galadari Brothers brings Jimmy John’s to Dubai in regional debut
Jimmy John’s has opened four restaurants in a day.
Florida’s Blueprint Cookies to debut first int’l store in Dubai
The first 100 visitors on opening day will get a free limited-edition pink tumbler with Blueprint stickers.
Careem Food launches ‘Meals:On’ in Abu Dhabi for solo food orders
It offers a curated selection of complete meal deals, all priced under AED29.
What will drive UAE’s fast-food market to reach $25.36b by 2033?
The segment will grow at 19.2% from 2025 to 2033.
Bahrain hospitality firm Al Abraaj Restaurants Group adds bitcoin to treasury
The company claims to be the first in the Middle East to do so.
Greek-born creperie chain Crepa Crepa enters Abu Dhabi market
The brand offers a variety of crepes, including options like four cheese, Texas BBQ, and chicken Philly.
Americana Restaurants’ net profit up by 16.5% in Q1 2025
This was due to revenue growth and improved gross margin through cost initiatives.
McDonald’s goes menu-free across Saudi Arabia
It aims to prove that customers know the menu well enough to order without it.
Amorino expands catering services in UAE
The service is designed for weddings and other private events.
I’m Hungry partners with fuel marketing company OOMCO
The brand will open restaurants in OOMCO service stations.
BonBird debuts in Oman
A second location is already in the works for Q2 2025.
Berjaya Food, Samaya Food ink deal to bring Paris Baguette to UAE
The first outlet is yet to be announced.
Starbucks reopens Reserve store at The Avenues in Kuwait
The new design pays tribute to the heritage of Kuwaiti traditions and culture.
Americana Restaurants’ net profit drops by almost 39% YoY in 2024
This was attributed to lower adjusted EBITDA, higher depreciation from new stores, and UAE corporate tax implementation.
Amorino explores further expansion outside Dubai
The ice-cream fast-food chain plans to open stores in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
