The UK-founded pizza chain has signed a five-year development agreement with local partners, marking its entry into Saudi Arabia and opening the door to further regional growth.
- Caprinos Pizza signs a 30-restaurant deal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The strategy represents Caprinos' entry into the Saudi market.
- Plans for expansion into other Saudi provinces are underway.
Caprinos Pizza has signed a franchise development agreement to open at least 30 restaurants across Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia, over the next five years. The deal marks the UK-founded pizza chain’s first move into the Middle East and forms part of a broader international expansion strategy. The new restaurants will be developed by a consortium of local partners that includes an existing Caprinos UK franchisee.
Founded in 2014 by Gul Nawaz and Khalil Rehman, Caprinos has grown to more than 120 locations across the United Kingdom, with additional restaurants in Ireland and Pakistan. The company has opened more than 30 stores over the past two years and continues to develop its network in existing markets. Its leadership is targeting a global estate of 200 locations by 2030.
The Riyadh agreement could provide a foundation for further growth in Saudi Arabia. Caprinos is already in discussions with prospective franchisees about development opportunities in other provinces, although no additional agreements have been confirmed in the announcement. The company’s local partners will play a central role in developing the planned locations and introducing the brand to consumers in a new market.
The Saudi agreement follows Caprinos’ plans to enter Spain through a master franchise arrangement with Farhat Faheem, who is targeting 50 locations for Caprinos and its sister hot chicken brand, Zinglet, over five years. Together, the international agreements signal an effort to extend the business beyond its UK base while continuing domestic expansion. Executing these plans will require coordination among franchise partners, consistent operating standards, and an understanding of local customer expectations.
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Caprinos’ Riyadh agreement gives the company a foothold in a new international market while adding another step toward its long-term store target. The immediate challenge will be turning the development agreement into operating restaurants over the next five years. The outcome will depend on effective execution by its local partners, the brand’s ability to connect with Saudi customers, and its capacity to maintain consistency as the network grows.
Key Facts:
| Franchise Agreement | Caprinos Pizza signs franchise development agreement for 30 restaurants in Riyadh. |
|---|---|
| Saudi Expansion | Entry into Saudi Arabia marks a significant expansion in Caprinos' global strategy. |
| Local Partnership | The deal involves a consortium of local partners for Saudi operations. |
| Future Expansion Plans | Caprinos plans to expand into other Saudi provinces beyond Riyadh. |
| Spanish Expansion | Simultaneously, Caprinos is planning to open 50 locations in Spain with Master Franchisee Farhat Faheem. |
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