US fast-food chain Chipotle said on Tuesday it will open locations in the Gulf in a move that will expand the heavy presence of American fast food in the region — but the company will need to adjust its menu due to restrictions on pork in the region.
Chipotle signed a partnership with Kuwaiti franchise operator Alshaya Group to open its restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait early next year. Chipotle will then seek to expand to other parts of the region, according to a press release.
A spokesperson for Chipotle told Al-Monitor on Wednesday that the company will open two restaurants in Dubai, and two in Kuwait, but has not yet released the exact location.
Background: Chipotle is a US-based fast-food chain that specializes in Mexican-style cuisine, chiefly burritos. Chipotle’s restaurants are primarily in the United States, but the company also has locations in Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
