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