Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc., which operates and franchises 117
full-service restaurants encompassing seven different brands, announced the signing of a five restaurant franchise agreement for El Chico Restaurants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh-based Safari Group, a top-twenty conglomerate in KSA will operate the El Chico franchise, and expects to open the first of two locations within one year.
Safari has recently formed Unique Hospitality Company (UHC), as a fully owned subsidiary of its holding company to achieve the vision of the Group’s founder, Mr. Saleh Al Sagri to attain a leadership position in the restaurant landscape of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. UHC will be led by Mr. Talal Azhari, a veteran with 33 years experience in the operation and development of restaurants. The business plan aims to develop five restaurants across the Kingdom under the El Chico casual dining restaurant brand. More.