Abdullah Al Blehed Son's Holding Company (AB Group)

AB-GROUP “ABDULLAH AL BLEHED SON’S HOLDING COMPANY” has proudly stood the test of time since its founding in the late 1970s. What began as a small but bold entrepreneurial concept has emerged to become one of the Kingdom’s most progressive and diversified conglomerates of companies. At AB-Group, we have a proud history and even more promising future. We have a clear sense of why we exist, where we are heading, and how we are going to get there. The AB-Group, since its inception, has taken great pride in maintaining its untarnished reputation. Our work methodology is structured around family unity; we treat all of our employees and customer base as if they are actual family members. AB-Group is now a leading innovator, developer, distributor and contractor of urban development projects and maintenance products, systems and services for the world’s hospitality industry. AB-Group’s headquarters are located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AB-Group is an industry leader in providing superior value to customers while helping conserve resources and preserve the quality of the environment. Our long-term success is due, in part, to AB-Group's adoption of three key principles of sustainable business development: stewardship to the environment, contributions to society, and the creation of economic value for our shareholders. However, the real key has been the dedication of our people who continually find ways to deliver better solutions for customers in ways that better preserve our environment. OUR VISION: Where we want to go Our vision is to create sustainable growth by being a national champion and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia most trusted company. We will grow from our strengths – leveraging our impeccable reputation, core capabilities, assets, and extraordinary people. OUR MISSION How we aim to get there AB-Group inspires to creates the conditions for growth and opportunity by promoting Innovation, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and stewardship.

13 Aug 2016

Steak n Shake cooks up expansion plan for Saudi Arabia

Indianapolis-based burger chain Steak n Shake has expansion plans that are far afield of its base of operations in the Midwest, intending to open dozens of restaurants in the Middle East. The firm has announced a development deal with conglomerate AB Holdings to establish 50 restaurants in Saudi Arabia in coming years. Steak n Shake expects to open its first location in Riyadh during the first half of 2014. “The partnership with AB Holdings is an outstanding step in our continuous endeavor to become a global brand,” said Sardar Biglari, chairman of San Antonio, Texas-based Biglari Holdings Inc., which owns Steak n Shake. Biglari noted that the eatery famous for its “steakburgers” now has commitments for 90 restaurants in the Middle East. Last year, Biglari Holdings forged a deal with franchise operator Saleh Bin Lahej Group to open 40 restaurants in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1934, Steak n Shake currently counts more than 500 corporate and franchise restaurants around the world. It has worked in recent years to move beyond its critical mass of restaurants in the Midwest. In 2012, it opened a high-profile, 20-seat location in New York City’s theatre district. This year, it started a West Coast expansion by entering the California market with a store in Santa Monica. ArabianBusiness.com has reported that Steak n Shake is planning further global expansion, mainly in the Middle East and Europe.

Saudi Arabia · 26 Dec 2013