US Pizza Company Eyes Major UAE Expansion

posted on: Apr 17, 2010

A US-based pizza retailers is planning to more than double its number of stores in the UAE under a new deal signed with local partner Ghassan Wehbe.

Round Table Pizza, an American pizza restaurant icon, has inked a long-term development agreement to expand its UAE offering.

Wehbe, who currently operates seven Round Table Pizza restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has acquired rights to expand to 17 locations within the UAE.

Additionally, Wehbe and Round Table Pizza are laying the groundwork for further development in other Gulf countries based on their success.

“We are excited to extend Round Table Pizza to a broader global audience,” said Round Table president Rob McCourt.

Founded in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, Round Table Pizza has prospered as the market share leader in one of the most competitive markets in the US.

Of the company’s 500 restaurants, 75 percent are owned and operated by franchisees.

“Mr Wehbe has faithfully represented our brand’s core values in the UAE and his commitment has paved the way for further growth,” added McCourt.

Andy Sambidge
Arabian Business.com