U.S. grill & sushi bar Kona Grill, Inc. has announced the opening of its first international franchise location, in Monterrey, Mexico. The new outlet is located in the new luxury mall Fashion Drive, a four-level center housing 80 retailers, 8 restaurants, leisure activities, health center and hotel. Konal Grill will operate among shops retailing high-end names such as Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo and Armani. The restaurant includes expected Kona features such as a large outdoor patio, bar, dining room and sushi bar.
“We are pleased to expand our presence internationally with the opening of the first Kona Grill in Mexico,” said Berke Bakay, President and CEO. “We congratulate our partners on the successful opening of this new restaurant and believe that our contemporary American menu featuring high-quality, fresh ingredients in a distinct dining environment is a great fit for Fashion Drive in Monterrey. This opening marks our first international restaurant and we look forward to opening additional international franchise restaurants in Dubai and Toronto later this year.”