Founded in Kuwait in 1964, Americana Restaurants is the largest restaurant operator in the MENA region and Kazakhstan. Its headquarters is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Its geographic footprint covers 12 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Kazakhstan, Morocco, etc. 

Today, the business has 2,183 restaurants across 12 countries. It has operated 12 iconic global brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme and TGI Fridays and proprietary brands such as Wimpy and Chicken Tikka for almost 50 years. 

• Morocco: 24 
• Egypt: 448
• Lebanon: 18
• Iraq: 17
• Kuwait: 223
• Bahrain: 75
• Kazakhstan: 99
• Jordan: 62
• Saudi Arabia: 542
• Qatar: 99
• Oman: 58
• United Arab Emirates: 518

In the financial year 2022, Americana Restaurants achieved a turnover of €2.15 billion and currently employs more than 40,000 employees. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded the “Exceptional Workplace” award by Gallup in 2022. 

In 2022, the business signed a franchise agreement with Yum! Brands to develop and operate Pizza Hut restaurants across Saudi Arabia, except in Jeddah city. Moreover, it also partnered with Peet’s Coffee to launch the first Peet’s Coffee outlet in Dubai Mall in January 2023. 

Americana Restaurants is committed to open 250-300 new restaurants in 2023. Moreover, it is aiming to double its revenues in 2023. 

Starbucks entered the Brazilian market since 2006 and has built the brand by delivering a consistent and authentic in-store experience. Its headquarters is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company is owned by Southrock, a leading multi-brand restaurant operator in Brazil. 

As of today, the business is present in 7 states of Brazil with more than 140 stores. Moreover, an e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its customers. 

Presently, Starbucks Brazil has a team of over 1,450 employees. 

Its products are available under its flagship brand ‘Starbucks”. It features a variety of coffees such as Macchiato, Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, etc. 

In February 2023, Starbucks Brazil announced that it will be expanding to 3 new states in 2023 which will mark its presence in 11 states across Brazil. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.starbucksathome.com/br/ 

De Boel is a food service company which provides a wide range of food products. Its headquarters is located in Heist-op-den-berg, Belgium. 

De Boel offers a selection of products in the following categories: 

• Frozen: nuggets, fries, vegetables, etc. 
• Savory grocery: canned vegetables, soup, pasta, etc. 
• Drinks: smoothies, water, juice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cakes, candies, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: fruits and vegetables. 

Its portfolio consists of several brands like:

• McCain
• Aviko
• Banquet D’or
• Dole 

It works with partners such as:

• Cibel
• Frudicom
• Vawi 

Founded in 1896, Nordsee is a food service company which provides a wide range of products. It is headquartered in Bremerhaven, Germany. 

Nordsee operates 308 branches and has 366 locations worldwide out of which 152 are currently operated by franchise partners.

Its turnover amounts to approximately €349 million and it employs 6,000 employees. 

Moreover, the business has developed its own mobile application on which people can order and collect their products. 

Nordsee offers a selection of products in the following categories:

• Fresh and chilled: salads, sushi, wraps, etc. 
• Frozen: a range of seafood.
• Drinks: fuze tea, juice, water, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: beer and wine. 
• Sweet grocery: pudding. 

The company avoids using flavour enhancers, artificial flavours and genetically modified ingredients in our products. In addition, its fish products come exclusively from quota catches. In addition, it is introducing an ever-widening range of high-quality fish, shellfish and crustaceans from certified organic aquaculture.

With regards to its logistics, Nordsee collaborates with ubereats, wolt and lieferando for the smooth delivery of its products.

Established in 1990, Segafredo Zanetti Germany is a foodservice company which provides a wide range of products. Its headquarters is based in Munich, Germany. 

It supplies more than 4000 hotels, bakeries, restaurants, etc. 

The company generates a turnover of €4.6 million and it employs less than 25 employees. 

Segafredo Zanetti Germany provides a selection of products in the sweet grocery like a range of coffee. 

Moreover, Segafredo Zanetti Germany is now the number one Italian espresso bar concept provider and one of the leading espresso suppliers to the catering industry.

It has developed its brand label ‘Segafredo Pause’ which is a brand of selected coffee beans.