Shawarmer is a Middle Eastern quick-service restaurant chain specializing in shawarma. Shawarmer opened its first branch in Riyadh in 1999 and is currently[when?] operating in 22 cities in Saudi Arabia with 116 branches. Shawarmer's concept involves applying the Western fast-food chain model with its emphasis on consistency and food safety to the traditional shawarma shop.

Awards

The company has received the following awards:[citation needed]

  • 2009 – Listed in Saudi Fast Growth 100.
  • 2010 – Listed in Saudi Fast Growth 100.
  • 2013 – Shawarmer management selected as Endeavor Entrepreneur and Ranked 3rd in the Forbes most innovative Saudi entrepreneurs.
  • 2016 – Top 100 Saudi Brands Award (Al Watan newspaper).
  • 2017 – Marketing Pioneers Award.

Timeline

First branch in 1999

The following have been significant developments for the company:[citation needed]

  • 1999 – Shawarmer was founded and the first branch was opened.
  • 2002 – Open first main street location.
  • 2003 – 5th Store milestone reached.
  • 2005 – 12th Store milestone reached and first non-traditional location opened.
  • 2008 – Expanded the first market outside of Riyadh and Jeddah – major brand overhaul and new re-engineered menu with a focus on multiple categories.
  • 2011 – 20th Store Milestone Reached, Started franchising in Yanbu and Khobar, changed menu structure and introduced LTOs.
  • 2019 – Opened its 100th restaurant.

External links