CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwired - September 24, 2015) - Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTR) (Chanticleer Holdings, or the "Company"), owner and operator of multiple restaurant brands internationally and domestically, announced today that BGR the Burger Joint ("BGR") opened its third international franchise location in Kuwait.
The restaurant is located in Abu Halifa, Kuwait in the newly built SeaView Mall. BGR has a premier location that overlooks the Arabian Sea providing its patrons a first class view and a great dining experience. SeaView Mall is located between the Light Mall and Dome Mall providing shoppers a variety of dining options. Abu Halifa is a unique community, featuring a population heavily influenced by Europeans and Americans.
The BGR restaurant is owned and operated by Master Franchise Operator Al Bassamiah, whose principal owner is Nasser Al Mutair. As part of a 35 unit BGR restaurant expansion in four Gulf Coast countries, the franchisee is also scheduled to open a fourth BGR restaurant in Kuwait before the end of the year.
"We look forward to welcoming and serving customers of the SeaView Mall who can now visit BGR the Burger Joint to enjoy outdoor dining with beautiful sunset views on the beaches of the Arabian Sea, making for a wonderful dining experience," commented Ed Kelley, President of Franchising, BGR the Burger Joint. "Nasser and his team enhance the customer experience with first class food and service".
"The better burger concept is growing more and more popular in international markets, as demonstrated by our success in Kuwait. We are fortunate to have an experienced franchisee in place who shares our vision for this ever growing and evolving market." said Mike Pruitt, CEO of Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.
About BGR the Burger Joint
BGR the Burger Joint is helping lead the better burger market with a menu designed around our commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients. BGR's menu is designed around an exclusive blend of Prime, Dry-aged burgers, grilled over an open flame. BGR operates stores domestically and internationally, with franchise opportunities in both markets. For more information, visit www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com, or follow us on Facebook (/BGRBurgerJoint) or Twitter (@BGRBurgerJoint).
About Chanticleer Holdings, Inc
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Chanticleer Holdings (HOTR), together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates restaurant brands in the United States and internationally. The Company is a franchisee owner of Hooters® restaurants in international markets including Australia, South Africa, and Europe, and two Hooters restaurants in the United States. The Company also owns and operates American Burger Co., BGR the Burger Joint, BT's Burger Joint and owns a majority interest in Just Fresh restaurants in the U.S.
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