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“Better burger” chain to open locales in Middle East
Smashburger, a fast-growing fast-casual restaurant chain, has announced plans to open its first overseas outlets. The Denver-based “better burger” concept said it will open locales in Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia within the next year.
Smashburger is partnering with Georgetown Advisors to open six Smashburger locations in Kuwait and three in Bahrain. Georgetown Advisors is an independent, Bahrain-based boutique commercial development firm.
In Saudi Arabia, Smashburger has partnered with the Al Musbah Group to open eight airport locations throughout the country. The Al Musbah Group is a multi-unit operator of several Western brands, including Sbarro, Cinnabon, Carvel and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
“Since we opened the doors to our first Smashburger location in 2007, we were confident that our contemporary concept and premium product offering would have global demand and relevance in a wide variety of countries and cultures to support international growth,” said Dave Prokupek, chairman and ceo of the 118-unit chain. “Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia provide vibrant markets with strong appetites for restaurant concepts that have proven successful in the United States.”
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