8 April
2024
Comptoir Group
plc
("Comptoir", the "Company" or the "Group")
Comptoir Libanais continues
international expansion
with first Abu Dhabi
restaurant
Comptoir Group Plc (AIM: COM), the
owner and/or operator of Lebanese, Middle Eastern and North African
inspired restaurants, is delighted to announce the opening of a new
Shawa restaurant at Zayad International Airport in Abu Dhabi on
31st March 2024. Shawa is Comptoir's fast
casual dining concept, providing a
convenient food-to-go option, making it an excellent
choice for passengers seeking a quick bite before their
flight.
The restaurant is located in the
airside departures area of Zayed International Airport. The second
largest airport in the UAE, Zayed International receives an
immensely high footfall of international visitors, serving over
80,000 customers daily and expects
27 million passengers this year. The 1,325sqft
restaurant has capacity for 50 covers and is Comptoir's first
restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Working in partnership with HMSHost, this
is Comptoir's first franchised Shawa restaurant and third
franchised restaurant in the region, with Comptoir Libanais
restaurants in Dubai and Doha airports.
Fresh, healthy and with something
for everyone, Shawa is the perfect pre-flight meal. The restaurant
will sell authentic Lebanese lamb and chicken shawarma wraps and
platters as well as offering vegan and vegetarian plates with
falafel and halloumi. The menu will also encompass a breakfast
range of pastries, sandwiches and shakshuka dishes.
Marco Cuglianich, Director at HMSHost,
commented: "We are immensely proud
of our ongoing partnership, which has culminated in sharing the
soul of Shawa's unique flavours and hospitality at Zayed
International Airport. This new outlet represents a seamless fusion
of expertise and is a testament to our collective dedication to
deliver unparalleled dining experiences. We eagerly anticipate
welcoming guests and sharing our passion for exceptional
food."
Nick Ayerst, CEO, added "We have long recognised Abu
Dhabi's importance as an international air hub and are delighted to
share Shawa's offering with international travellers. Our ongoing
successful collaboration with HMSHost is delivering well-loved
authentic Middle Eastern food and culture to customers around
across the UK, Netherlands and Middle East."
Ends
Enquiries:
Comptoir Group
plc
via Camarco
Beatrice Lafon, Non-Executive
Chair
Nick Ayerst, CEO
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
(Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Simon
Hicks
0207 220 0500
Camarco (Media Contact)
Jennifer
Renwick
comptoir@camarco.co.uk
Letaba Rimell
About Comptoir Group
Comptoir Group PLC owns and operates
27 Lebanese restaurants, six
of which are franchised, based predominately in
the UK. The flagship brand of the group, Comptoir Libanais, is a
collection of 22 restaurants located across London, nationwide and
international Travel Hubs, including cities such as Manchester,
Bath, Birmingham, Oxford and Dubai.
The name Comptoir Libanais means
Lebanese Counter and is a place where guests can eat casually and
enjoy Middle Eastern and North African food, served with warm and
friendly hospitality and a bright vibrant environment.
The Group also operates Shawa,
serving traditional shawarma through a counter service model in
Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres [as well as Zayed
International Airport]. Yalla-Yalla operates branches near Oxford
Circus and in Soho, and entertainment venue Kenza, located in
Devonshire Square, London.
The group has expanded
internationally with its franchise partners HMSHost, with
restaurants in the UK, Netherlands and Middle East.