Chain Links: Kuwaiti Toll House Cafe, Colombian Chicken & Costa Rican Cosi
As I research a potential summer trip to Dubai, I'm more and more fascinated by the number of imported chains, particularly the American ones, since it seems like most of the western tourists and expats are British, or at the very least not from the US. Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is one of those weirdo chains that I'd never even heard of until recently. The CEO, originally from Lebanon, is having great success with the brand in the Middle East.
Speaking of, Smashburger just opened its first Middle East branch in Kuwait. Halal Angus beef, of course.
Kokoriko Natural Rotisserie, a Colombian chicken chain, has teamed up with chef Richard Sandoval (the man is ubiquitous) to create a menu for the US. The first location in Miami should open any day, though I'm still not sure how this differs from the Kokoriko that's already in Miami.
Twenty-five Wendy's may appear in Georgia and Azerbaijan over the next ten years.
The Original SoupMan's first international location will be in Tokyo's Central Train Station.
Cosi is franchising in Costa Rica.
Photo via Al-Mubarkia
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