Arby’s to Launch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Leading Sandwich Restaurant Brand and Franchisee Shahia Foods to Open First-Ever Location in Riyadh in Late 2022
Riyadh – 
Arby’s, the second-largest sandwich brand in the world, today announced an exclusive development agreement with Shahia Foods Limited Company for significant expansion across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the first restaurants slated to open in late 2022. This agreement marks the brand’s first entry into Saudi Arabia and largest expansion into the Middle East to-date.
Shahia Foods Limited Company is one of the region’s premier multi-unit restaurant operators and the master franchisee for Dunkin’ in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The company operates more than 500 Dunkin’ locations across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Germany, with plans for continued development across both markets.
“We are thrilled to expand our strong relationship with Shahia Foods to bring Arby’s hot, premium sandwiches and sides to guests across Saudi Arabia,” said Michael Haley, President and Managing Director of International for Inspire Brands. “As a fast-growing market with the potential for hundreds of Arby’s locations, Saudi Arabia is an important cornerstone in the next chapter of the brand’s global expansion. We are confident in Arby’s runway for continued growth across the Middle East and beyond.”
As the largest sandwich drive-thru chain in the United States, Arby’s Fast Crafted® guest experience combines a unique blend of quick-service with the quality and made-for-you care of fast casual. The brand is renowned for its fresh, high-quality meat sandwiches, such as the Classic Roast Beef, as well as crave-able sides like the signature Curly Fries. Offering a wide variety of proteins – from tender roast beef sliced to order, to beef brisket smoked over wood fire, to slow-roasted turkey – Arby’s has the meats!
“Arby’s differentiated market positioning and convenient guest experience are a perfect complement to our thriving Dunkin’ business,” said Saud Abdullah Al Athel, chief executive officer of Shahia Foods Limited Company. “With a wide variety of meat sandwiches served fresh every day, the brand is uniquely positioned to meet local preferences and will resonate strongly with Saudi guests.”
Arby’s currently operates more than 3,500 restaurants globally, including more than 150 locations across Canada, Mexico, Turkey, South Korea, Japan, and Egypt.
