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Spontini Opens its Doors in the Middle East

30 Sep 2018

Milan's most popular pizza arrives in Kuwait

Spontini, Milan's favorite pizza brand has made its Middle East debut with the opening of their first restaurant in Kuwait at The Forum - The Avenues, in partnership with leading retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Co.

The inauguration was marked by an exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony by Spontini Executive Chairman, Massimo Innocenti, the Italian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Giuseppe Scognamiglio, and senior officials of M.H. Alshaya Co.

Spontini Opens its Doors in the Middle East

"It gives us great pride in completing our journey from Milan to Kuwait and introducing Spontini to this dynamic market who we believe will fall in love with our iconic 'pizza by the slice'. Made with the same key Italian ingredients we use in Milan, each slice of Spontini pays homage to its Milanese roots of being quick, delicious and authentically Italian," said Mr. Innocenti.

The brand's history goes back to 1953 when the family owned business started selling its pizza by the slice. The "soft-top, crunchy base" pizza is prepared in iron pans, baked in wood-fired ovens and still uses the same original pizza recipe from 1953.

Spontini Opens its Doors in the Middle East

Spontini's sixty year winning formula lies in its core strengths of speed, efficiency, simplicity and convenience in its product and service. The store in Kuwait will offer eleven different types of topped pizza slices which all stem from the classic Margherita, plus the brand's signature Lasagna and Tiramisu.

Spontini currently has over 20 stores across Italy and Japan. To learn more reasons about why Spontini is Milan's most popular pizzeria, follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @spontinime.

Company overview 

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Türkiye and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Apparel, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be. Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania.