Pizza Fusion Opens First International Franchise in Saudi Arabia
Samir Food Co. Ltd., Pizza Fusion Master
Franchisee, opens first international Pizza Fusion location in Jeddah
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., November 23, 2009 – Pizza Fusion (http://pizzafusion.com) recently announced the opening of its first international
franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia through a master franchise development
agreement with Samir Food Co., Ltd., a Samir Group company. The new Saudi Arabian Pizza Fusion is located
on Prince Abdullah Street at the Rawoda Star Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Pizza Fusion Jeddah marks the first
of many locations to open throughout Saudi Arabia with additional locations
planned for Jeddah and Riyadh City, in the near future.
“We’re very pleased to
announce the opening of Pizza Fusion’s first international franchise in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia”, Mark Begelman, CEO of Pizza Fusion, states. “This marks a significant milestone for Pizza
Fusion as we continue to roll out a number of new growth initiatives, from
international expansion opportunities to our new exclusive Area Development Program. We look forward to a long, successful
relationship with Samir Group as we continue to introduce Saudi Arabia to Pizza
Fusion’s delicious, organic menu.”
Samir Group has a proven
track record of successful franchising, which began over 55 years ago with
Kodak. Today, Samir Group distributes
and represents over 60 multinational companies worldwide. “We’re proud to open our first Pizza Fusion
and look forward to introducing Pizza Fusion’s organic menu Kingdom wide as we foster
the brand to new heights in Saudi Arabia”, GeorgesChaoul, business development manager at Samir Food
Co., Ltd., states. “We’re very pleased
with the response we continue to receive from Jeddah residents. The restaurant has been packed with curious
customers; their reviews speak praise to the quality and taste of Pizza
Fusion’s organic menu.”
Pizza Fusion Jeddah is
approximately 3,000 square feet and features many of the eco-friendly building
elements that Pizza Fusion includes in its restaurants’ build-outs in the
United States, such as Energy Star certified equipment, non-VOC paints, FSC
certified wood cabinetry, smart lighting systems, low flow faucets, and more.
Pizza Fusion is currently
considering additional international candidates with demonstrated expertise
with growing brands in new markets. For
additional information on Samir Group, visit: www.samirgroup.com.
About Pizza Fusion
Founded in the best interest of the individual and the environment, Pizza
Fusion combines a fresh, organic menu with an industry-leading environmental
approach to restaurant service in chic dining destinations built to LEED
certification standards. Pizza Fusion specializes in gourmet pizza, focaccia
sandwiches, salads, and desserts, all in its purest form - untainted by
artificial additives, such as pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics and
hormones. With numerous franchises opening across the U.S., Pizza Fusion is
well on its way to ‘saving the earth, one pizza at a time.’ For additional
information, visit: www.pizzafusion.com.
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Eric Haley
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Pizza Fusion
2200 West Cypress Creek Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Office: (954) 449-7244
Fax: (954) 449-4957
