Nkd Pizza has returned to the UAE. The restaurant had been MIA for a year after the local franchise owners split from the American brand to start their own brand — Freedom Pizza. But Nkd Pizza is back with outlets in Business Bay, Motor City and the Dubai Marina.
Nkd Pizza serves pizzas with no additives, no preservatives and no artificial colouring or flavours. The 10-grain crust includes prebiotic agave fibre; the tomato sauce has no sugar or citric acid; and the meat has no growth hormones or additives.
Edward Rizk, president of international operations at Nkd Pizza, says the brand is set to grow rapidly. “Our Dubai store openings this year is the first step in our growth plan for a major return to the UAE, one of our most important markets globally,” says Rizk. “We are very excited to be back in the UAE. We know that our customers have been patiently waiting for our return.”
Nkd Pizza is open daily from 10.30am to 1am from Saturday to Wednesday; and until 2am on Thursday and Friday. Call 04 421 3734 or visit www.nkdpizza.com.
Profile
Co-founders of the company: Vilhelm Hedberg and Ravi Bhusari
Launch year: In 2016 ekar launched and signed an agreement with Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi. In January 2017 ekar launched in Dubai in a partnership with the RTA.
Number of employees: Over 50
Financing stage: Series B currently being finalised
Investors: Series A - Audacia Capital
Sector of operation: Transport
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