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RNS Number : 5332J  Comptoir Group PLC  08 April 2024

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 31(st) 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."

 

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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 (mailto: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.

 

 

 

 

 

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