Dubai: American rock n’ roll restaurant chain Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) on Monday denied reports that Planet Group was awarded the franchise for an Abu Dhabi-based location.
George Moussa, managing partner of the Planet Group, announced at an October 9 news conference in the UAE capital that the group has secured the franchise for HRC in Abu Dhabi and a location was being finalised.
According to a statement from Hard Rock Cafe Middle East, (HRCME) which controls franchising for the UAE, discussions are still open for anyone looking to open a franchise anywhere in the country, except Dubai.
“Hard Rock Cafe Middle East declares that the franchise for Hard Rock Cafe in Abu Dhabi has not been granted to any company, including Planet Group, that no agreement or undertaking or commitment was given neither to Planet Group nor to any other group in Abu Dhabi for the opening and the operation of [a] Hard Rock Cafe restaurant in this area,” the statement said.
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