Subway Restaurant chain honours Kuwaiti businessman for commercial excellence

The SUBWAY restaurant chain, the world's largest restaurant brand in terms of the number of worldwide locations, has named Abdul Rahman Almutairi from Sharq, Kuwait, as the Development Agent of the Year and Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year at a convention in San Francisco.

Abdul Rahman was recognised as theDevelopment Agent of the Year for his unmatched accomplishment in developing the SUBWAY brand within his territory, as well as communicating within and complying with the SUBWAY^Òfranchise system.

Abdul Rahman was also named the SUBWAY^ÒFranchisee of the Year for the extensive sales network he has built, which generates increased profitability and consistently achieves excellent store evaluations. He was selected from among the chain’s more than 4,000 international franchisees.

Born and raised in Kuwait, Almutairi first discovered the SUBWAY brand while attending the University of Texas and grew to become a regular customer. Upon returning home and looking to set up his business, he played a key role in bringing the SUBWAY concept back to Kuwait in 2001, after a short absence.

Upon receiving his award, Almutairi said: “This is a huge accomplishment. It means a lot and recognizes the hard work and our professionalism displayed over the years in dealing with customers, employees and colleagues.

“I chose to open a Subway restaurant in Kuwait as a long-time customer who immensely enjoyed its offerings. I believed in the brand and was confident of its success.”

Abdul Rahman Almutairi currently owns and operates 47 SUBWAY restaurants across Kuwait. His restaurants provide jobs to about 600 people besides being continuously engaged in community and charitable activities.

Almutairi’s future plans include opening 10 new SUBWAY^Òrestaurants by the end of the year and establishing an additional 50 locations within the next five years.

With over 35,000 locations in 98 countries including more than 320 outlets across the Middle East, the SUBWAY brand has been named the number one franchise opportunity in the Entrepreneur magazine's Annual Franchise 500’ listing for 17 of the past 23 years including 2010.