AFCO MENA builds, operates and franchises homegrown concepts developed in Saudi Arabia since 2006. We work with F&B groups, investors and experienced operators who expect clear economics, documented standards and institutional support.
Brand portfolio
Italian pasta fast casual, Japanese, Chinese and Korean fast casual, authentic Indian fast casual and family style chicken casual dining. Each concept runs on the same group operating platform.
CasaPastaQuick-service pasta
Pasta, cooked to order, in minutes.
Chick N DipCasual dining
Chicken, dips and a table for everyone.
OkashiAsian-fusion quick service
Asian flavours, made fast and fresh.
PoshakIndian quick service
The Indian kitchen, cooked to order.
Why partner with AFCO MENA
Concepts developed and operated in the Saudi market before being offered to partners.
Recipes, supply and operations built to halal standards from the outset.
A CasaPasta franchise outlet already operates in Bahrain.
Sister companies in food manufacturing, technology and design support each partner.
Qualification
Initial contact through the enquiry form.
Confidentiality agreement before detailed materials are shared.
Formal candidate application and profile.
Mutual review, including the candidate business plan.
Meeting with the AFCO MENA team and its operations.
Letter of intent on brand, country and format.
Franchise agreement following final review.
Where we are going
Saudi Arabia is our home base. The 2026 brochure names Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Oman as priority markets. Enquiries from other markets are reviewed individually.
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CasaPasta Reem Centre, operated by an existing franchisee.
Investor access
Detailed economics by brand and format are shared once a confidentiality agreement is in place. Request the NDA through the enquiry form and our team will respond directly. Indicative figures are not a forecast or a guarantee of returns.
NDA requests are handled by the franchise team after enquiry review.
