BurgerFuel opens in Dubai

New Zealand gourmet burger chain operator BurgerFuel has opened its second store in the Middle East, with the new Dubai location expected to provide more scope than the less tourist-oriented Saudi Arabia.

BurgerFuel expects to open more stores within the United Arab Emirates following the launch of its beachfront Dubai store by local franchisee Alphamed Group.

NZAX-listed BurgerFuel recently posted a $552,983 annual loss due to Middle East establishment costs, on revenue of $8.7 million. Shares closed unchanged at 40c yesterday.