KFC, Pizza Hut open new branch in Baghdad

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – KFC and Pizza Hut, two well-known American fast-food brands, recently opened a new location in Baghdad, Iraq, as part of an effort to increase their footprint in the Middle East.

The two restaurants are owned by Americana Restaurants in the UAE, which has a long history of operating fast-food chains in the region. Americana Restaurants is a division of the Kuwait-based Americana Group, which owns and runs approximately 1,700 restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa.

The decision to establish a new KFC and Pizza Hut location in Baghdad is considered as a significant step forward for the Iraqi city, which is steadily rebuilding itself following years of warfare and upheaval. The new restaurant is planned to give residents new work possibilities as well as a new eating alternative for the city’s locals.

A variety of traditional foods, including Pizza Hut’s renowned pizzas and KFC’s famed fried chicken, will be available on the menu at the new KFC and Pizza Hut location. The eatery will also provide a variety of sides and sweets, such as ice cream, coleslaw, and garlic bread.