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Gourmet Gulf LLC

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3 posts since 2013 · 1 opening · 2 market

27 August 2017

New Store Opening

Welcome to the team in our newly opened California Pizza Kitchen, Al Ain Mall. Great location in the mall central atrium and the team raring to go. Congratulations to all involved in bringing the restaurant to life!

United Arab Emirates · 27 Aug 2017

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27 October 2016

Gourmet Gulf LLC

General

A pioneering UAE-based food and beverage retail company operating top-tier brands such as YO! Sushi, Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), Panda Express, The Hummingbird Bakery, Morelli’s Gelato, Texas de Brazil, Azkadenya, Dalloyau and California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) around the Middle East & North Africa Region (MENA). Additionally, Gourmet Gulf has Trader Vics, Hard Rock Cafe, Shiro and Pinkberry managed by JSM, India Pvt. Limited. In addition, Todd English Food Hall is operated and managed by Daud Investments.

27 Oct 2016

12 August 2013

Gourmet Gulf LLC

Contract / Agreement

MAF Ventures and Daud Arabian in Gourmet Gulf JV

Daud Arabian and Majid Al Futtaim Ventures have signed a joint venture agreement covering mutual investments in Gourmet Gulf Company, a food and beverage restaurant company in the Middle East. Gourmet Gulf has been in the region for more than seven years, and holds the exclusive development and franchise rights in a number of Middle East markets for brands such as California Pizza Kitchen, Morelli’s Gelato, YO! Sushi and Hummingbird Bakery. It operates 25 F&B outlets across the region. Operating from its headquarters in Dubai, Gourmet Gulf is scheduled to open over 10 restaurants in the next six months. Gourmet Gulf CEO Sami Daud said: "Our objective is to have well over 100 outlets in operation by 2020, a goal that we are well on our way to achieving. In addition to the opening of new outlets of our existing franchise brands, we are also in the final stages of signing a number of new concepts for the region which will launch very early next year." He added: The Middle East and surrounding markets are experiencing some of the fastest growth in the world, particularly in the food industry. This partnership enables Gourmet Gulf to scale our operations and propel our rate of expansion in a dynamic, but considered manner to maintain our leading position in the F&B franchising sector." The joint venture will bring Daud Arabian’s and Majid Al Futtaim Ventures’ experience across the MENA region to Gourmet Gulf, consolidating its considerable depth of experience in the regional food industry. Majid Al Futtaim Ventures CEO Ahmed Galal Ismail said: "This is a landmark partnership as our first investment in the Middle East F&B sector. Gourmet Gulf is a very well respected operator with an exceptional portfolio of brands and a solid track record in the region. Combining this with our retail expertise makes for a compelling alliance, and we are confident of mutual success."

United Arab Emirates · 12 Aug 2013