Middle East

Saudi chain Burgerizzr acquires majority stake in Shovel Coffee Roaster

Shovel currently runs seven coffee shops and has six more in development.

Keeta debuts in Qatar

New users will receive vouchers worth QAR200.

Americana board member Tracy Gehlan leads Subway EMEA

She has also held senior roles at Smashburger and Burger King.

Three weeks left to register for QSR Media Middle East Conference & Awards 2025

Industry leaders will tackle challenges, expansion, and new operational strategies.

Dodo Brands banks on local flavours for global expansion

Local adaptation is at the heart of the multinational foodservice group.

Talabat’s net income surges 33% YoY in Q2

Revenue grew 35% to $982m, or 36% at constant currency.

KFC MENA, INJAZ Al-Arab expand youth training programme to Lebanon

This will support 900 additional youth, many with limited access to education or jobs.

QSR Media to convene QSR leaders for first Middle East Conference and Awards

Speakers include leaders from Alshaya Group and Yum! Brands – KFC MENAPAKT & CIS.

Marugame Udon opens first restaurant in Dubai

This marks the chain’s expansion into its 11th international market.

Meet the speakers at the first QSR Media Middle East Conference & Awards 2025

The event will also feature the inaugural QSR Media Middle East Awards.

Kudu refreshes brand with viral meals to win over young Saudis

Its mobile app has gained more than a million loyalty members in just nine months.

Saudi Arabia french fries market to hit $1.09b by 2033

Rising demand is driven by younger consumers and growing fast-food lifestyles.

Gong cha adds dessert to hook Saudi customers

Each bowl is topped with tapioca pearls and its signature milk foam.

Saudi-based fast food chain Kudu unveils new Falcons Box 2.0 meal

It also offers in-app gamification, turning orders into a quest.