Manama, Bahrain – February 2010: The award-winning family restaurant adds another feather on its cap as it opens its first outlet in Bahrain. The newest addition to the Café Ceramique restaurants promises a memorable encounter with arts and crafts while indulging to one gastronomic delight after another.

It is strategically located at the Al Aali Mall Shopping Complex, Al Seef area in Bahrain. Café Céramique operations in Bahrain will be managed by Group 14 headed by owner Mr. Hussein Abdulla Al Khawaja. “For the first time in Bahrain, Café Ceramique is now open in Al Aáli Mall. Enjoy great, delicious food while bringing out the artist in you. Paint on a ceramic and take it home with you to remember the experience you had at the all new Café Ceramique,” he says. The company expects to open two more stores in Bahrain over the next five years.

Aside from serving the usual sumptuous dishes uniquely Café Céramique, the new branch will be the next hub for everyone who values a great dining experience. More selections of ceramics are likewise available to choose from. Choose in a wide smorgasbord of ceramic that will surely entice children of all ages. In addition, edible paints are being likewise introduced.

Feel the warmth of its friendly customer service crews. And soon realize that it only starts there…The ingredients that make the family restaurant close to your hearts are definitely present in Café Ceramique Bahrain—Great Food Options, Artist

Riyadh, KSA – January 2010: Hospitality Concepts and Solutions is proud to announce the award it has recently received from the US Department of Commerce, a "Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade". The award is in recognition of the organization's dedication in supporting the U.S. franchise industry in Saudi Arabia. It was held last January 24, 2010 at the Outback Steakhouse Restaurant in Riyadh.

The award was given to the Managing Partners, Ziad Kaddoura and Mohamed Charafeddine: “We are very happy, by the Grace of God, to have been able to have the Outback Steakhouse opening in Riyadh and to have been selected by many franchisers to represent them throughout the region. Thank you for all the help and support from each one of you…”

The event was attended by trade associations, US government agencies and other American partners in supporting trade between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. Two other groups were also awarded at the said function, the Agent for GM and Pepsi and the Agent for Ford.

Outback Steakhouse International is proud to announce the first opening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Outback Steakhouse is an Australian steakhouse restaurant. Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. The Company’s strategy is to differentiate its restaurants by emphasizing consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback.

The first ever branch opened in the KSA is strategically located at the Localizer Mall, Riyadh, and is the largest Outback Steakhouse Restaurant to date anywhere in the world.

The Outback Steakhouse franchise in KSA belongs to Hospitality Concepts Arabia with Managing Partners Ziad Kaddoura and Mohamed Charafeddine. “We are truly proud of our achievement in bringing the world’s greatest steakhouse concept to KSA and Riyadh. Saudis and expats alike have asked for an alternative in their dining experience and we believe this is the best there is” said Mr Kaddoura. “Outback around the world is known for its bold flavors and freshness, and we are committed to fulfilling that same promise to our customers every day,” adds Mohammed.

Montreal Bread Company (MBCo) first franchised store in the middle-east had its soft-opening on March 11, 2009 in Arabian Ranches (AR). Strategically lo¬cated at the entrance of AR Retail Cen¬ter, MBCo provides a unique, relaxed, casual dining experience. The menu which is comprised of classy bread art sandwich collection and variety of fresh salads is a replicate of the offerings in MBCo located in Montreal, Canada.
MBCo concept can really be very appeal¬ing. “We lay it out before you, naked in the process. We want you to see as we prepare your meal. It’s part of the MBCo experi¬ence – sharing in the selection of what you want to enjoy!” says Pete Morentzos, owner and franchisor of MBCo brand. “It is in the reverence of the art sandwich making that our chefs create the sensational sandwich¬es you come for here at MBCo,” he adds.
Though it has only been opened recent¬ly, Ramzi Hammoud, manager of MBCo is already amazed with the feedback of people visiting the restaurant. Ramzi en¬thusiastically shares his thoughts when asked about guests’ feedback: “They just
love the kind of experience that we of¬fer, they love our food and we are happy that we are getting repeat business. And that’s the real WOW!”