Steak ’n Shake, a gathering place on many a Midwest roadside, is heading to the Mideast.
The diner-style chain said on Tuesday it and regional partner Saleh Bin Lahej Group plan to open 40 restaurants starting next year across the United Arab Emirates, a seven-state federation that includes the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is 78-year-old Steak ‘n Shake’s first foray outside the United States. Bloomingdale’s has its only international store in Dubai’s biggest mall, and Cheesecake Factory and IHOP have opened their doors in the trade hub.
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