Fast-food chain Chipotle is coming to the Middle East, with Alshaya opening Dubai and Kuwait restaurants.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait as early as 2024, before expanding in the Middle East.
The much-loved fast-food franchise has more than 3,200 outlets worldwide and announced it has signed its first-ever development agreement to open restaurants in the Middle East and accelerate its international expansion efforts.
In partnership with leading international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group, the chain will initially open new restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait early next year before expanding further across the region.
Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said: “Leveraging Alshaya’s market expertise will enable us to quickly gain access to these vibrant economies. We are excited to offer guests in the Middle East our responsibly sourced, classically-cooked real food, and look forward to furthering our purpose to cultivate a better world in this new territory.”
