Quiznos inks Middle Eastern expansion deals

DENVER — Quiznos has announced plans to open new restaurants in the Middle East this year as part of a push to sell its sub sandwiches in international and emerging markets.

The Denver-based chain signed development agreements with franchisees in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates and plans to open locations in those countries by the end of the year, according to a press release.

In Saudi Arabia, the company will partner with Gulf Restaurant & Park Co to develop a total of 50 locations in the country. Hasan Mohammed Jawad & Sons, the franchisee for the UAE, has also committed to 50 stores.

Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Quiznos president David Deno said the menu for the locations will mostly remain the same, but the company may offer different proteins to coincide with what consumers prefer, a tactic he said the company also will use for future development in Asia, Europe and other regions.