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Kuwait City: Alshaya Group, the franchisee for Starbucks in the Middle East, announced plans to lay off over 2,000 employees due to challenging business conditions, including boycotts linked to the conflict in Gaza, reported by Reuters.

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The layoffs impacted approximately 4% of Alshaya’s workforce and primarily affected their Starbucks operations. While the company faced economic hardships, it expressed commitment to supporting departing employees during this challenging time. According to a statement from AlShaya, “We have taken the sad and very difficult decision to reduce the General Body number of colleagues in our Starbucks MENA stores as a result of the continually challenging trading conditions over the last Kuwait Canara six months.”

AlShaya: A Retail Powerhouse in the Middle East and Beyond

Founded in Kuwait in 1890, AlShaya is a leading retail franchisee with a well-established presence across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of popular Western brands, including The Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack. Notably, AlShaya has held the rights to operate Starbucks coffee shops in the region since 1999, establishing a significant presence with roughly 2,000 outlets across 13 countries. This information provides a comprehensive overview of Alshaya’s prominent role in the regional retail landscape, highlighting its extensive experience and brand partnerships.