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New Store Opening

Congratulations to the Wendy’s UAE team on the successful opening of our latest store on The Palm,Dubai #wendysmena

United Arab Emirates · 27 Nov 2019

Alghanim Industries Brings International Brands to Assima Mall

Kuwait City, Kuwait: Committed to its expansion strategy that aims to enrich the retail industry in Kuwait, Alghanim Industries, one of the largest privately owned companies in the region, announced that it will bring a number of the international brands it represents to Assima Mall, part of the Assima Project set to officially launch next year. The signing ceremony took place last Monday at the head office of Salhia Real Estate in Kuwait City, and was attended by the Chairman of Salhia Real Estate Company, Mr. Ghazi Fahad Al Nafisi, and CEO of Alghanim Industries, Mr. Omar K. Alghanim. Mr. Alghanim reiterated the company’s commitment to expand its partnerships across Kuwait, reaching a larger number of customers to provide them with the best-in-class products and services offered by the renowned international brands it represents. He added: “I’m pleased to announce Alghanim Industries’ partnership with Salhia Real Estate in the unique and impressive Assmia project. This future landmark, located in the heart of Kuwait City, affords us with the opportunity to reach more of our valued customers in a way that is easy, convenient and places their needs at the forefront. I’m confident our partnership through this project will have a big impact on the retail and cultural landscape of our beautiful city.” Alghanim Industries will provide visitors of the Assima Project with a number of unparalleled experiences in different segments, in a total space of 1,500 m2. Its biggest store in the mall will be a new X-cite branch, with a space of 1,150 m2, bringing over 300 international electronics brands to the visitors of the new mall in a dynamic, convenient and fun shopping experience. Alghanim will also bring Costa Coffee, London’s most popular coffee shop chain to the visitors of Assima Mall, with its wide array of quality beverages, pastries, and a new line of healthy items. Additionally, the company will open a branch of Wendy’s, everyone’s favorite burger chain, with its signature 100% Angus beef square burgers and wide range of sandwiches. Commenting on this partnership, Salhia Real Estate Chairman Mr. Ghazi Fahad Al Nafisi welcomed Alghanim Industries on board, noting the long successful history of the company and the broad spectrum of international brands that it represents. He also reiterated both companies’ aligned goals to enrich the Kuwaiti market. Developed by Assima Real Estate, a company owned by Salhia Real Estate, the 380,000 m2 Assima project is set to be completed in 2019, and is already considered to be the largest mixed-use project in Kuwait City. The Assima project comprises of three main projects: Assima Mall, which will feature the largest hypermarket in Kuwait City, retail shops, restaurants, entertainment activities, cinema halls and a health club; Assima Tower, a 54-story tower of impeccable architectural design, featuring more than 150 offices overlooking stunning sea views and cityscapes; and Assima Residence, an extended-stay hotel suitable for business travelers as well as tourists with 170 one bedroom suites and studios.

Kuwait · 2 Oct 2018

New Store Opening

And today we opened our third Wendys in a week but this time in Kuwait. Congratulations to everyone involved in making it happen #wendysmena

Kuwait · 30 Jun 2018

Now you can shop and have Wendy's at Dubai Mall!

United Arab Emirates · 27 Jun 2018

Now you can shop and have Wendy's at #AlWahdaMall

United Arab Emirates · 27 Jun 2018

New Store Opening

Wendy’s is now open at the Kuwait International airport . Congratulations to everyone involved. And a happy 1st Anniversary to Michelle 😀🙏

Kuwait · 5 Jun 2018

Al Mana partnership to bring Wendy’s restaurants to Qatar

Mohammad Hamad Al Mana Group has entered into an agreement with Alghanim Industries, granting them the sub-franchise rights of Wendy’s restaurants in Qatar. The companies are two of the largest privately-owned companies in the Mena region, according to a statement. The agreement will enable Mohammad Hamad Al Mana Group to open a series of Wendy’s restaurants in Qatar, with the first restaurant opening today (June 1) in Doha, at Andalus Petrol Station (C-Ring Road). The employees at Wendy’s Qatar received a comprehensive training programme equipping them with the required skills and expertise to provide an exceptional dining experience to customers in Qatar. Abdel Rahman al-Mana, managing director of Mohammad Hamad Al Mana Group said: “We are pleased to have this opportunity with Wendy’s, which is one of the leading restaurant companies in the world, and renowned for its high-quality food and service. We would like to reiterate our commitment to bringing an exciting new restaurant brand to Qatar, and we are confident that this new agreement will add value to the food market in the country.” Adnan Zahra, head of Wendy’s Qatar said: “Wendy’s is not just a fast food restaurant, it is a symbol of freshness and high-quality products. The American restaurant brand is a global system of more than 6,600 restaurants across the world, and Qatar represents a new dynamic market.” Mohammad Hamad Al Mana Group is one of the leading business conglomerates in Qatar that deals with different sectors including automobiles, real estate, public services as well as food and beverage. Alghanim Industries, Wendy’s regional master franchisee, is one of the largest privately-owned companies in the Mena region. Founded over a century ago, in Kuwait, the company today employs more than 15,000 people in 30 businesses across 40 countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia.

United States of America · 30 May 2018

New Store Opening

تم إفتتاح ونديز في عالم الطعام في سكند أڤنيو | الدور الاول. Wendy’s is now open at the Food World at 2nd Avenue | 1st floor.

Kuwait · 5 Nov 2017

New Store Opening

Your favorite Wendy’s is now officially open at The Avenues! Tag your burger buddies 🤤🤤

Kuwait · 5 Nov 2017

ALGHANIM INDUSTRIES INAUGURATES FIRST FLAGSHIP WENDY’S STORE IN KUWAIT

Alghanim Industries, one of the largest private companies in the region, opened its first Wendy’s® store in Kuwait. Employees, food enthusiasts and fans from across the country attended the grand opening, held at the newly inaugurated stand-alone location on Blajat Street, Salmiya. The grand opening kicked-off with Alghanim Industries’ Chief Executive Officer, Omar Alghanim who welcomed guests to the first Wendy’s store, promising more stores in the months to come. He was joined by the Ambassador of the United States, H.E. Lawrence Silverman, the Ambassador of Australia, H.E. Warren Hauk, and executives from The Wendy’s Company with messages of congratulations on this auspicious occasion. Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1969, The Wendy’s Company built their brand on quality and a commitment to delighting every customer. The hugely successful restaurant franchise focuses on creating joy and opportunity through food, family and community. Today, Wendy’s is the third largest burger chain in the world with around 6,500 outlets in 29 countries. In 2015, Alghanim Industries acquired the rights to develop Wendy’s restaurants across the MENA region. Today, the company operates 17 locations in the United Arab Emirates with plans for further expansion in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East. Speaking during event, Alghanim Industries Chief Executive Officer, Omar Kutayba Alghanim said: “It’s an exciting day for Alghanim Industries as we celebrate the grand opening of Wendy’s Kuwait with our customers. The decision to partner with one of the world’s largest quick-service hamburger companies, was heavily influenced by the values we share. When it comes to exceeding customer expectations, Alghanim Industries and Wendy’s share the same philosophy – we don’t compromise.” Alghanim added: “This flagship store represents the beginning of our journey in Kuwait. Before the end of 2017, we intend on opening more Wendy’s restaurants so that loyal customers can enjoy this great American brand at their convenience – Marina Mall is next. In a few of months, we’ll also be launching our first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A huge market with huge potential. We’re really excited – this year is going to be a great year for our F&B portfolio.” “We are very excited that our franchise partner, Alghanim Industries, is celebrating the grand opening of the first Wendy’s restaurant in Kuwait today, said Bob Wright, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer and International, The Wendy’s Company. I’m confident that the operators at Alghanim Industries will successfully expand the brand in the MENA region and deliver an exceptional customer experience for all fans of Wendy’s.” Commenting on this occasion was Lawrence R. Silverman, the United States Ambassador to Kuwait: “I am pleased to see that American brands continue to be well received and are expanding in the region. Wendy’s is the third largest hamburger chain in the world, known for fresh food made to order and a variety of options for the consumer. It will be a unique addition to the market. I wish this new enterprise success.” In parallel, Warren Hauck, the Australian Ambassador to Kuwait commented: “At the heart of a burger you want the best ingredients and it’s no secret that Australian beef is some of the highest quality beef in the world. So I am pleased to be here today for the opening of Wendy’s who are using 100 percent Halal Australian Angus Beef in its burgers.” Wendy’s burgers are made using the highest quality ingredients; in Kuwait, the classic square patty is made of 100% Halal Australian Angus beef and 100% whole breast chicken fillets. The ingredients used include regionally sourced tomatoes, lettuce and buns from the UAE and Oman. Moreover, fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce are freshly prepared daily at Wendy’s restaurants; burgers because Wendy’s believes that fresher always tastes better. Some of the must-try items are the signature Wendy’s burger, Dave’s Single, the Spicy or Home-style Chicken Sandwich and to satisfy those with a sweet tooth, the famous Frosty™. Alghanim Industries is actively expanding its Food & Beverage (F&B) portfolio, which began in 2013 with its franchise agreement that enabled it to penetrate the coffee shop market in Kuwait. The company recently expanded further through entering the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, and is rapidly growing its F&B portfolio. The first Wendy’s restaurant in Kuwait seats up to 68 customers inside and 60 in the outdoor area. The restaurant is strategically located on Al Blajat Street overlooking the stunning Arabian Gulf. Wendy’s is open daily from 11 AM until 1 AM with a drive-through and take out options.

Kuwait · 31 Jan 2017

Alghanim Industries to open 30 F&B outlets in 2017

Kuwait’s Alghanim Industries is planning to open 30 new F&B outlets in the GCC next year under the Wendy’s and Costa Coffee brands, the company’s vice president of food and beverage, Phil Broad, told Caterer Middle East in a recent interview. “We’ll open three more Wendy’s in Dubai, and we’re looking at a couple of locations in Abu Dhabi, then we’ll open four or five in Kuwait. We’ll open another 13 or 14 Costa Coffees in Kuwait as well, and then we’re going to put five or six locations in Saudi Arabia. That will keep us busy next year — doing nearly 30 outleta is nearly one every couple of weeks,” Broad said. Alghanim Industries signed a master franchise agreement with The Wendy’s Company in February 2015, acquiring the exclusive rights to develop all Wendy’s operational outlets in the UAE and open additional stores across the Middle East and North Africa in the next decade. The deal reinforced Alghanim’s strategy to partner with international F&B franchises, and build on its 2013 acquisition of Costa Coffee Kuwait. Alghanim has since invested in refurbishing existing outlets, opening new ones and broadened the product range. It currently operates 34 Costa outlets in Kuwait. Speaking about the progress made, Broad commented: “We’re up against coffee brands that have been in Kuwait longer but we’re seen as one of the best operators of coffee now. We have our own training centre for our baristas and we’ve used celebrity chef Dean Brettschneider from New Zealand to develop a whole new range of cakes and pastries for us, and we’ll continually launch new food ranges [in Costa].” Continuing, Broad said: “It’s all about driving longevity, rather than a short-term profit hit, which historically is how I think they [Costa Kuwait outlets] may well have been run.” There have been a number of changes implemented by Alghanim since its acquisition of Wendy’s Middle East, as Broad explained: “Since buying the business in February last year, it’s taken us some time to start delivering the Wendy’s experience. Here in Dubai, you’ve seen refurbished stores and the launch of our value offer ‘4 for 14’, then the jalapeño freshco, and now the big Angus launch. "So, the traction of the brand is starting the build and our intention was always to open in our home territory of Kuwait.” Broad revealed that after six months of searching for the right location, Alghanim has secured “a fantastic spot where most of the other competitors play” that allows for a drive-through and features “a super new design”, to create what will be the flagship Wendy’s Kuwait. In terms of UAE growth for the fast-casual brand, Broad confirmed that Alghanim has purchased land on Jumeirah Beach Road, next to the Costa Coffee drive-through, to build “a billboard Wendy’s location”, and secured space in The Dubai Mall and the new Oasis Mall extension for two outlets. “We’re gaining momentum. There aren’t many people next year who are going to open 30 plus outlets, and we’re on the lookout for more brands,” Broad reveals. Read the full interview with Phil Broad in a future issue of Caterer Middle East.

United Kingdom · 30 Oct 2016

«صناعات الغانم» تفتتح مطعم وينديز في الكويت منتصف ديسمبر

قال عمر الغانم إن "افتتاح أول مطعم لوينديز في الكويت يدل على التزامنا بتوصيل مطاعم وينديز إلى أكبر عدد ممكن من الأشخاص، في الكويت وفي جميع أنحاء المنطقة". أعلنت شركة صناعات الغانم، إحدى أكبر الشركات الخاصة في المنطقة، أمس، أنها ستفتتح فرعها الأول لمطعم وينديز بالكويت، في منتصف ديسمبر المقبل، في شارع البلاجات بالسالمية. وسيكون للمطعم موقع مستقل بذاته يكفي حتى 68 فردا في الداخل و60 في الخارج، وسيفتح أبوابه يوميا من السابعة صباحا إلى الثالثة مساء مع خدمة السيارات وتوصيل الطلبات. ورغم أن هذا أول فرع من فروع مطاعم وينديز في الكويت منذ امتلاك شركة صناعات الغانم حق تمثيل العلامة التجارية، فإن المطعم حقق شهرة كبيرة في الإمارات من خلال 17 فرعا في أبوظبي ودبي والشارقة. وكانت شركة صناعات الغانم قد أعلنت في يونيو الماضي خططها للتوسع بالعلامة التجارية في المملكة العربية السعودية بالربع الاول من العام المقبل. ويعد التعاون بين سلسلة مطاعم وينديز الأميركية وشركة صناعات الغانم من أكثر علاقات العمل نشاطا، حيث يعمل كل منهما على زيادة الاستثمار في المطاعم الموجودة، وشراء منتجات جديدة، إضافة إلى إجراء تغييرات على سياستهما. فبينما جددت شركة صناعات الغانم أربعة مطاعم، وافتتحت ثلاثة جديدة في الإمارات، أطلقت "وينديز" منتجات جديدة وخصصت برامج تدريب مكثفة للعاملين في المطعم، كما عملت على زيادة جودة الطعام والمكونات المستخدمة بما في ذلك استخدام لحم أنجوس 100 في المئة في البرجر الذي يقدمه المطعم. وإضافة إلى هذا، سيتم تغيير اسم برجر وينديز الشهير ديف هوت أند جوسي إلى ديف فردي أو ثنائي أو ثلاثي حسب الحجم. وفي النهاية، قامت شركة صناعات الغانم بزيادة مميزات إجازات الوضع بهدف جذب مزيد من السيدات للعمل في مطاعم وينديز وفي صناعات الغانم. من جانبه، قال الرئيس التنفيذي في "صناعات الغانم" عمر الغانم: "بعد أكثر من عام من الشراكة مع وينديز، أصبح بإمكاننا أن نرى في غاية الوضوح أن الناس في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا تحب هذا المطعم، ويدل افتتاحنا له في الكويت، على التزامنا بتوصيل مطاعم وينديز إلى أكبر عدد ممكن من الأشخاص، في الكويت وفي جميع أنحاء المنطقة، في حين ينادي عملاء هذه المطاعم بمزيد من الفروع، وهذا ما نحب أن نقدمه لهم". وبدوره، قال نائب الرئيس التنفيذي للعمليات لشركة وينديز ورئيس وينديز إنترناشونال، بوب رايت: "نحن سعداء للغاية لأن العلامة التجارية وينديز ستكون موجودة في دولة الكويت، المقر الأساسي لشركة صناعات الغانم. نحن نتوق للعمل عن قرب مع الفريق في الكويت من أجل تعزيز علامة وينديز التجارية وإتاحة فرص عمل أكبر في الدولة والمضي قدما في بناء تقدمنا بالمنطقة". وذكر نائب رئيس قسم الأغذية والمشروبات في شركة صناعات الغانم، فيل برود: "نحن متحمسون لافتتاح فرع في الكويت، ولتمكين عملائنا من تجربة المذاق الرائع للطعام العالي الجودة والجو اللطيف الذي تشتهر به جميع مطاعم وينديز. وكفروع وينديز الأخرى في الإمارات، سيستخدم مطعمنا في الكويت مكونات طازجة وطعاما مجهزا حسب الطلب لنقدم لعملائنا أفضل تجربة ذات جودة عالية من بدايتها وحتى النهاية". تعد شركة وينديز جزءا أساسيا من مشروعات شركة صناعات الغانم في مجال الأغذية والمشروبات، والتي تم تأسيسها عام 2013 بعد القيام بافتتاح فرع كوستا كوفي في الكويت. وخارج مجال الأغذية والمشروبات، تعمل شركة صناعات الغانم بالاشتراك مع العديد من العلامات التجارية العالمية، بما في ذلك: أمريكان إكسبريس، وبريتش بتروليوم وكولجيت-بالموليف، وجنرال موتورز، وهوندا، ومارس، وموندليز، وفيليبس، وتوشيبا، وهيتاشي، وويرلبول.

Kuwait · 11 Oct 2016

Burger chain Wendy’s plans rapid MENA growth under new partner

Global burger chain Wendy’s, which has 17 restaurants currently operational in the Middle East and North Africa region, is planning to open 150 outlets over the next 10 years. The expansion is being carried out by regional partner Kuwait-based Al Ghanim Industries, which sealed a franchise deal for the brand in February last year. Al Ghanim acquired the MENA rights for Wendy’s restaurants from Alamar Foods, a Saudi-based company owned jointly by Al Jammaz Group and the Carlyle Group for an undisclosed sum. The Kuwaiti company spent the last year refurbishing stores, retraining staff and “getting the food right” and is now setting its sights on rapid growth, according to Al Ghanim’s vice president of food and beverage Phil Broad. “When we took it over, although the fundamentals of the brand are very strong, here they opened up in locations you wouldn’t know existed and they hadn’t been operated particularly well – at least not up to the Al Ghanim standards,” he said. “And so we looked at the whole team – everyone has gone through a new induction programme to understand what they are doing, we reviewed all the pay rates, we put in new uniforms etc. “We also looked at our products. At the start we were viewed as being expensive, but now we have introduced many value propositions, improved quality and also launched breakfast – which has proved very popular. “Fundamentally we have reached a stage where we have turned the business around and are now in a position where we want to be. Now that we have got it right, we will focus on growth,” he explained. According to Broad, the impact of the changes have already been felt. The existing stores have all experienced “positive growth” in the market, which they were not seeing in the past. Currently, the brand’s 17 regional restaurants are in the UAE, but Wendy’s plans to enter Kuwait this year and Saudi Arabia next year. There are also plans to open a new high-profile store in Dubai in the near future. “It’s more about the visibility and the location – which is almost like free marketing for us. We are not going to move our prices. It is about bringing more people through our doors now because they haven’t seen us and about positioning the brand in the right way. All our competitors have that,” Broad said. Despite growing competition – there are estimated to be nearly 50 burger store operators in Dubai alone – Broad said Wendy’s had the advantages of size and scale and could offer value for its products. “In terms of our pricing strategy, I don’t think we will go lower – it’s a big risk for our business.” He is also confident that the food and beverage market will emerge from the current slowdown in the economy. “I think you have got to be very optimistic in the F&B business because there are have been ups and downs ever since food was invented. And I have seen downturns – I was in Dubai in 2008. People who did a very good job at that time and offered value are still here today. People who were in it for a quick buck and who thought it’s very easy to make money have gone. “And so we are in it for the long term. If you get the foundation right and make sure the model works, you can get through the ups and downs,” he added.

United States of America · 12 Aug 2016

Wendy’s Opening in Salmiya

Last year Alghanim Industries acquired the rights to develop Wendy’s restaurants across the Middle East and it looks like their flagship store in Kuwait is going to be located in Salmiya on Plajat Street. They’ve taken over the site of a defunct food complex and I’m assuming they’re going to be knocking it down and building a large Wendy’s in its place. No idea on when they’re expected to open but I’d guess sometime end of the year or early next year.

Kuwait · 31 Jul 2016

وينديز..قريباً بالكويت

صورة من مقابل شارع البلاجات بالكويت لاعلان مطعم وينديز والذي سيتم اعادة افتتاحه قريباً..المرة الأخيرة الاي تناولت بها من هذا المطعم كانت قبل حوالي الثلاث أو اربع سنوات كانت في دبي وتحديداً من امام شارع الشيخ زايد

Kuwait · 31 Jul 2016

اليسرة فاشن تفتتح أول متاجر «فوسيل» في الشرق الأوسط

يعتبر ظهران مول من أكبر وجهات التسوق في المنطقة الشرقية من المملكة وأكثرها رقياً. ويشغل متجر فوسل بالمول مساحة123 متر مربع. وستقوم مجموعة فوسيل بإفتتاح العديد من المتاجر في المملكة ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط خلال الأعوام القليلة القادمة. وستتنوع المعروضات في هذه المتاجر لتشمل تشكيلة واسعة من منتجات فوسيل من بينها الساعات، والنظارات، والإكسسوارات النسائية والرجالية.وتعد فوسيل علامة تجارية أمريكية عصرية تجمع بين الأصالة الكلاسيكية والملامح العصرية، وقد تمكنت العلامة، منذ عام 1984 من تطوير منتجات ذات جودة عالية محافظهً على عراقة الماضي وتطور وحداثة الحاضر، ونجحت في التحول من مجرد مشروع صغير لصناعة ساعات إلى علامة تجارية عالمية لها سمعتها في قطاع البيع بالتجزئة خاصة في مجال الإكسسوارات والساعات، وحقائب اليد، والمصنوعات الجلدية الصغيرة، والمجوهرات. وتفتخر فوسيل بسجلها الحافل والنجاح الذي حققته في 150 دولة حول العالم، فقد تمكنت العلامة التجارية من اجتذاب عشاق الساعات والتواصل معهم خلال زيارتهم للمتاجر وعبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، والحفاظ على التصاميم الرائعه التي تميز علامة فوسيل التجارية. وقد صرح المدير عام لشركه اليسره فاشن في المملكة محمد أنور الحقي "أن ترسيخ وإنشاء مفهوم "فوسيل" في المملكه, يعكس إلتزام شركه اليسرة فاشن بتنوع منتجاتها وحرصها على التوسع والانتشار, إن نجاح شركتنا قائم على فهمنا العميق لتوجه السوق الحالي, ويقوم فريق متمرس من موظفينا بانتقاء منتجات فوسيل بعناية وذلك لإرضاء الرغبات المختلفة لعملائنا. وفي النهاية, فريقنا هو من اكثر العناصر أهميه للوصول إلى اهدافنا المتمثلة في ان نكون من رواد الجودة في الشرق الأوسط." ومن خلال الجمع بين تراث العلامة التجارية ومنتجاتها المبتكرة، تتميز تشكيلة The Curious Set بأنها قلب تصاميم فوسيل، وذلك بالتركيز على عدسات الساعات التي تمتاز بتصاميم وألوان فريدة ومبتكرة إلى جانب الملامح الأصيلة المائلة إلى التقليدية التي تميز علامة فوسيل.

Salmiya · Kuwait · 28 May 2015

Alghanim Industries and The Wendy's Company Announce Partnership to Expand in the Middle East

SHUWAIKH, Kuwait, Feb. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alghanim Industries and The Wendy's Company ('Wendy's'®) (NASDAQ: WEN), announced today the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement aimed at expanding the Wendy's brand in the Middle East. This deal reinforces Alghanim Industries' strategy to partner with international food and beverage franchises and build on the company's previous successful acquisition of Costa Coffee (Kuwait) in 2013. Alghanim Industries acquired the rights to develop Wendy's restaurants across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region from Alamar Foods, a Saudi-based company owned jointly by Al Jammaz Group and the Carlyle Group. The value of the deal remains undisclosed. Alghanim Industries has acquired all operational outlets in the UAE with plans to open additional stores across MENA over the next 10 years. Part of the expansion in the region includes opening stores in Alghanim Industries home market, Kuwait, which has among the highest consumption of fast food per capita in the MENA region. "Alghanim Industries has a strong track-record of developing successful businesses with huge growth potential that meet the needs of the region's expanding consumer base," said Kutayba Yusuf Alghanim, Chairman, Alghanim Industries. "We remain committed to continued growth, by introducing leading food and beverage offerings, and enhancing the consumer experience in this attractive sector." Wendy's joins Alghanim Industries' portfolio of leading global brands, including American Express, British Petroleum, Colgate-Palmolive, General Motors, Honda, Mars, Mondelez, Philips, Toshiba, Hitachi, and Whirlpool. Established in 1969, Wendy's -- whose slogan is "Quality is Our Recipe" -- is widely recognized for its great-tasting hamburgers with square beef patties. The restaurant chain also is known for its iconic Frosty™ dessert, along with an array of signature menu options including premium chicken sandwiches and salads. Wendy's prides itself on being "A Cut Above" when it comes to offering fresh, high quality products at affordable prices. "We are excited to expand and develop the world's third-largest quick-service hamburger company in our region. The Wendy's Company has a demonstrated track-record of leadership through product innovation that has contributed to its fast-paced growth," said Omar Kutayba Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer, Alghanim Industries. "Our presence in 40 countries, across multiple industries equips us with the reach and the know-how to develop Wendy's in the MENA region successfully. When it comes to exceeding customer expectations Alghanim Industries and Wendy's share the same philosophy – we do not compromise." "We are thrilled to partner with an outstanding organization like Alghanim Industries to accelerate the growth of the Wendy's brand in the important MENA region," said Darrell van Ligten, President, International, The Wendy's Company. "Alghanim Industries' leadership, resources and experience with leading consumer focused brands will be a tremendous asset as we work to build Wendy's presence in key markets around the world." About Alghanim Industries Alghanim Industries is one of the largest, privately-owned companies in the Gulf region. Originally founded in 1932 by Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim in Kuwait, the company has since grown into a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, employing over 14,000 people in 30 businesses, and present in 40 countries across the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia. Alghanim Industries is a market leader in almost every major sector of its operations. These sectors include engineering, retail, automotive sales and service, insulation and pre-engineered steel building structures, logistics and warehousing, fast moving consumer goods, food & beverage, oil & gas, office automation, advertising, insurance, consumer credit and travel. This range of business activities has allowed it to develop long-standing relationships with more than 300 global brands, including household names such as AC Delco, American Express, Avis, British Airways, British Petroleum, Cathay Pacific, Daewoo, General Motors, Honda, Saint-Gobain, Toshiba and Whirlpool. Alghanim Industries has also created successful regional businesses such X-cite by Alghanim Electronics, a leading electronics player in the region, and Safat Home, a lifestyle and home furniture concept. About The Wendy's Company The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is the world's third largest quick-service hamburger company. The Wendy's system includes more than 6,500 franchise and company restaurants in the United States and 28 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wendys.com. SOURCE Alghanim Industries

Kuwait · 12 Feb 2015

First International Dual-Branded Wendy's and Arby's Restaurant Opens in Dubai

TLANTA, May 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's International, Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), today jointly announced with Al Jammaz Group, the opening of the first international dual-branded Wendy's(R) and Arby's(R) restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. "Reaching this milestone opens the door for more rapid international expansion," said Roland Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wendy's/Arby's Group. "We believe offering customers both of our quality brands under one roof in the international arena will generate higher sales volumes and better return on investment. This approach will provide customers with an outstanding array of signature menu choices -- from Wendy's made-to-order hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, chili and fresh entrée salads, to Arby's premium roast beef and flatbread sandwiches, curly fries and other delicious choices." The dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurant is located in the Festival City Mall, in the Festival City area of Dubai. The restaurant features a single counter and menuboard for ordering and a dedicated seating area, as well as bistro-style seating around the perimeter of the restaurant space. Al Jammaz Group's first free-standing, dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurant is scheduled to open this summer and will be located in the Emirate of Ajman. The restaurant will feature a pick-up window to serve drive-thru customers. Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al Jammaz, Vice President of Al Jammaz Group, said: "We are honored to be the first company to open an international dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurant. Launching our inaugural restaurant in the UAE is the first step forward in our regional expansion plans. Our aim is to expand in all the Emirates in the next few years. We are already planning for the opening of the Wendy's and Arby's restaurant in Ajman very soon." Significant Growth Opportunity "We completed comprehensive research last year that shows we have the potential for more than 8,000 restaurants outside of North America," Smith said. "We are confident that restaurants with combined Wendy's and Arby's menus will help us fully capitalize on this significant long-term growth opportunity by providing a compelling business model for prospective franchisees around the world." In June 2009, Wendy's/Arby's Group announced a 10-year development agreement with Al Jammaz Group to build dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurants in portions of the Middle East and North Africa. A subsequently revised development schedule calls for the construction of approximately 80 dual-branded restaurants over the same time period, with an initial focus on development in the United Arab Emirates. All Wendy's and Arby's restaurants located outside of North America are franchised. About Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States and includes Wendy's International, Inc., the franchisor of the Wendy's restaurant system, and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., the franchisor of the Arby's restaurant system. The combined restaurant systems include more than 10,000 restaurants in the U.S. and 24 countries and territories worldwide. To learn more about Wendy's/Arby's Group, please visit the company's website at http://www.wendysarbys.com. About Al Jammaz Group Al Jammaz Group, established in 1975 by Founder and President Abdulaziz Al Jammaz, is a well-diversified and fast-growing Saudi conglomerate whose activities cover a wide variety of business categories such as Agriculture, Foods, Retail, IT, Travel & Tourism, Investments and Logistics. The company operates more than 200 stores of leading international franchises in the Middle East and North Africa. Al Jammaz Group pursues excellence throughout its business operations. Note: Wendy's and Arby's franchisees are independent third parties that Wendy's/Arby's Group and its subsidiaries do not control.Numerous factors beyond the control of the company and its franchisees may affect new restaurant openings.Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the commitments under development agreements with franchisees will result in new restaurant openings. SOURCE: Wendy's/Arby's International, Inc. Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Media: Bob Bertini, 678-514-6902 bob.bertini@wendysarbys.com or Investors: John Barker, 678-514-6900 john.barker@wendysarbys.com In the photos: Customers are served at the first dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurant in Dubai. The restaurant opened on May 11, 2010 at the Festival City Mall in Dubai.

Saudi Arabia · 10 May 2010

العلي‮: ‬حصة المتحدة للدواجن السوقية‮ ‬30٪‮ ‬وقرار منع التصدير أثر على نتائج الشركة

كتب إبراهيم عبدالجواد قال خالد العلي‮ ‬نائب رئيس مجلس الادارة والعضو المنتدب بالشركة الكويتية المتحدة للدواجن ان الشركة تأثرت كثيرا بقرار وزارة التجارة بعدم السماح لها بتصدير منتجاتها من الدواجن خارج الكويت الامر الذي‮ ‬تسبب في‮ ‬انخفاض الارباح الا ان المتحدة للدواجن استطاعت الحصول على ما‮ ‬يفوق من‮ ‬30٪‮ ‬من القيمة السوقية في‮ ‬الكويت وذلك على الرغم من المنافسة الشديدة مع الشركات الاخرى في‮ ‬السوق‮. ‬واضاف في‮ ‬اجتماع الجمعية العمومية للشركة والتي‮ ‬عقدت امس بنسبة حضور بلغت‮ ‬68‭.‬2٪‮ ‬ان المتحدة للدواجن واصلت خلال تنفيذ استراتيجيتها وتطوير وتنمية ادائها وزيادة الارباح وتنويع مصادر الدخل بها الا ان الظروف الحرجة سواء كانت الداخلية او الخارجية كانت بالغ‮ ‬الاهمية على نتائج الشركة في‮ ‬عام‮ ‬2008،‮ ‬مؤكدا على وجود خطة مستقبلية للشركة سيتأثر تنفيذها هذا العام واهمها قيام الشركة برفع قيمة الانتاج بالنسبة للدجاج والبيض،‮ ‬كما ستتجه الشركة الى البدء في‮ ‬تنفيذ مشروع اعادة تأهيل المنشآت ووحدات تربية الدجاج وتابع العلي،‮ ‬كما ستقوم المتحدة للدواجن بالتركيز على توفير اكبر‮ ‬قدر ممكن من الدجاج المجمد في‮ ‬برنامج التموين مع خفض تكلفة الانتاج الامر الذي‮ ‬سيؤدي‮ ‬قطعا الى نمو ارباح الشركة بصورة كبيرة‮.‬ البيانات المالية واشار العلي‮: ‬الى بلوغ‮ ‬اجمالي‮ ‬الموجودات في‮ ‬الميزانية العمومية للشركة مبلغا وقدره‮ ‬18‭.‬1‮ ‬مليون دينار كويتي‮ ‬في‮ ‬عام‮ ‬2008‮ ‬في‮ ‬حين بلغت العام الذي‮ ‬سبقه‮ ‬20‭.‬5‮ ‬مليون دينار كويتي‮. ‬أي‮ ‬بنقص قدرة‮ ‬340‮ ‬الف دينار كويتي‮ ‬وبلغ‮ ‬مجمل ربح الشركة للسنة المالية المنتهية في‮ ‬2008‮/‬12‮/‬31،‮ ‬795‭.‬8‮ ‬الف دينار كويتي‮ ‬مقارنة مع العام الماضي‮ ‬والذي‮ ‬حققت فيه الشركة مبلغ‮ ‬525‮ ‬الف دينار اي‮ ‬بزيادة قدرها‮ ‬270‭.‬5‮ ‬الف دينار كويتي‮.‬ الجمعية العمومية هذا وقد وافق اعضاء العمومية على جميع البنود الواردة في‮ ‬جدول الاعمال والتي‮ ‬من اهمها الموافقة على اعتماد تقرير مجلس الادارة للفترة المالية المنتهية في‮ ‬2008‮/‬12‮/‬31‭.‬‮ ‬كما وافقت العمومية على تفويض مجلس ادارة الشركة بشراء اسهمها فيما لا‮ ‬يتجاوز 10٪‮.‬

Kuwait · 14 Apr 2009

تأسيس تحالف استراتيجي بين مطاعم "وينديز" و"كوكا كولا" في الخليج

في تطور مهم في قطاع الوجبات السريعة والمشروبات الخفيفة التي تشهد نمواً مضطرداً ومنافسة عالية في المنطقة، وقّعت "مجموعة الموارد" الغذائية صاحب امتياز سلسلة مطاعم "همبرغر وينديز" في المنطقة، اتفاق تحالف استراتيجياً مع شركة "كوكاكولا". وبموجب هذا الاتفاق ستكون مشروبات "كوكاكولا" المشروب المعتمد في جميع مطاعم "وينديز" في منطقة الخليج. ويمثّل هذا الاتفاق خطوة اخرى على طريق تعزيز ريادة "كوكاكولا" وتصدّرها اسواق المشروبات الخفيفة في منطقة الشرق الاوسط وشمال افريقيا. وقّع الاتفاق في الرياض ابراهيم حوري المدير التنفيذي لمجموعة "الموارد" الغذائية وساندي آلان رئيس "كوكاكولا" الشرق الاوسط وشمال افريقيا. ويشمل هذا الاتفاق مطاعم "وينديز" في الخليج التي يبلغ عددها 18 مطعماً، منها 13 في السعودية، واثنان في الامارات العربية المتحدة وثلاثة في الكويت. وفي معرض التعليق على هذا الامر، قال السيد حوري انه يتطلّع الى الاتفاق ليعزز اعمال "وينديز" في المنطقة. واضاف: "هنالك تطابق طبيعي بين وينديز وكوكاكولا، وحصلت وينديز انترناشيونال اخيراً على لقب افضل سلسلة لمطاعم الهمبرغر في الولايات المتحدة الاميركية، كما ان كوكاكولا هي الشركة الرائدة عالمياً في مجال المشروبات الخفيفة".

United States of America · 18 Jun 1998