Saudi Arabia · Riyadh · Jeddah · Eastern Province
F&B consultancy in Saudi Arabia
Gastro Global helps international brands, investors and operators launch and grow restaurants, cafés and bakeries in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province, from the first feasibility study to franchising.
The market
The largest market in the GCC, and the most demanding
Saudi Arabia is the biggest market in the Gulf, and Vision 2030 has opened it to international brands, new entertainment districts and a fast-growing café culture. That brings opportunity and competition: new concepts open every month in Riyadh and Jeddah.
Winning here takes a concept adapted to Saudi guests, a location chosen on data, a realistic financial model, and operations that hold up across several branches. That is exactly the journey we manage, and we are based in the Kingdom.
How we help
How we help in Saudi Arabia
Market entry for international brands
We adapt London, European and American concepts for Saudi guests while keeping what makes them special.
Feasibility and location strategy
Market, competitor and location analysis for Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province before you commit capital.
Investor-grade financial models
3 to 5 year models, CAPEX and OPEX, break-even and funding needs for Saudi investors and family offices.
Concept, menu and supply chain
Menus, recipes and suppliers built around Saudi tastes, local sourcing and import requirements.
Teams, training and Saudization
Organization charts, recruitment and training plans that account for Saudization targets.
Openings and franchising
Hands-on project management to opening day, then franchise systems for growth across the Kingdom.
Approvals
Planned around Saudi approvals
A Saudi opening runs on its approvals. We build them into your roadmap from day one and coordinate the operational side with your licensing advisers. Typical steps include:
- Foreign investment licensing with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) for international investors
- Municipality licences through the Balady platform
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) food requirements
- Civil Defense approval for the site
- Saudization (localization) targets for your team
Questions
F&B consultancy in Saudi Arabia
Do you work only in Riyadh?
No. We work in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province, including Dammam and Al Khobar, and in other Saudi cities on request.
Can you help an international brand enter Saudi Arabia?
Yes. That is our specialty. We have worked with international brands including Ladurée, Crome London, EL&N London and Joe's Café London, and we manage the journey from feasibility and localization to opening.
Are you based in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Gastro Global is based in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Call us on +966 59 729 6483.
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