US fast-food chains in Iraq — in pictures

  • American fast-food brands are establishing a presence in Iraqi capital Baghdad. All photos: Sinan Mahmoud / The National
    American fast-food brands are establishing a presence in Iraqi capital Baghdad. All photos: Sinan Mahmoud / The National
  • KFC and Pizza Hut have followed Burger King and Hardee’s in setting up outlets in Baghdad
    KFC and Pizza Hut have followed Burger King and Hardee’s in setting up outlets in Baghdad
  • Lab scientist Zaid Al Badri, 68, says the presence of foreign companies is a symbol of Iraq's recovery, security and stability
    Lab scientist Zaid Al Badri, 68, says the presence of foreign companies is a symbol of Iraq's recovery, security and stability
  • Iraqi customers line up to place their orders inside a KFC restaurant in Baghdad
    Iraqi customers line up to place their orders inside a KFC restaurant in Baghdad
  • Adorned with pictures of KFC's founder, the restaurant creates a lively and welcoming atmosphere
    Adorned with pictures of KFC's founder, the restaurant creates a lively and welcoming atmosphere
  • Conversations in the KFC restaurant blend with the sounds of sizzling fryers and clinking cutlery
    Conversations in the KFC restaurant blend with the sounds of sizzling fryers and clinking cutlery
  • A short distance away from KFC, the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafts across the street
    A short distance away from KFC, the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafts across the street
  • The warm lighting and the smell of cinnamon, butter and coffee create an irresistible ambiance inside Cinnabon
    The warm lighting and the smell of cinnamon, butter and coffee create an irresistible ambiance inside Cinnabon
  • From cinnamon rolls with icing to caramel pecanbon and churro swirls, the display case offers an array of baked goods
    From cinnamon rolls with icing to caramel pecanbon and churro swirls, the display case offers an array of baked goods
  • Cinnabon also serves iced coffee and frozen blended beverages
    Cinnabon also serves iced coffee and frozen blended beverages
  • Al Salail says turnout has been good since the Cinnabon shop was opened a few days ago
    Al Salail says turnout has been good since the Cinnabon shop was opened a few days ago