Saudi firm invests in McDonald’s in South-East Asia

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The Saudi Arabian firm Lionhorn, led by Sheik Fahd and Abdulrahman Alireza and franchisee for 100 McDonald’s restaurants in Saudi Arabia, has purchased new franchise rights for Singapore and Malaysia, which include 390 restaurants. The financial terms were not disclosed. In order to have 95% of franchise stores by the end of 2018, McDonald’s is selling up direct ownership in Asia.

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