Muscat - Americana Restaurants International, the dining and quick-service restaurant operator in the MENA region and Kazakhstan, has acquired the Pizza Hut brand in Oman from the Khimji Ramdas Group.
The acquisition of 46 Pizza Hut restaurants, with an annual revenue of approximately $11 million in 2024, supports Americana Restaurants’ strategy to expand its regional footprint and strengthen its presence in existing markets.
Operating in Oman since 1986 through its popular brands KFC and Hardee’s, Americana Restaurants sees new employment opportunities, and deepening ties with the Omani community.
In July 2022, Americana Restaurants signed a franchise agreement with Yum! Brands, to develop and operate Pizza Hut restaurants across Saudi Arabia, except for Jeddah city, has established a strong network of close to 100 restaurants in the Kingdom.
Through this acquisition in Oman, Americana Restaurants has increased its network of Pizza Hut restaurants across multiple markets in the region to circa 450, further solidifying its position as a category leader in the pizza segment.
Americana Restaurants is the largest out-of-home dining and quick service restaurant (QSR) operator in its 12 countries of operation across the Middle East, North Africa, and Kazakhstan.
The Company’s IPO on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Saudi Exchange in 2022 marked the region’s first-ever concurrent dual-listing.
The Company’s portfolio includes a range of iconic global brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme, Peet’s Coffee, Wimpy, TGI Friday’s, Costa Coffee, and Baskin Robbins.
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