A Fast-Growing Restaurant and Food Sector Under Strict Health Oversight
The food and beverage sector in the Eastern Province is growing rapidly as new local and international restaurant chains continue to open, but this growth comes alongside strict health and municipal oversight from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority and municipalities, making regulatory compliance a condition for continued licensing, not a mere formality.
Supply Contracts Across the Food Supply Chain
We review and draft supply contracts between restaurants, food manufacturers, and their suppliers, including quality assurance clauses, mechanisms for handling damaged or non-conforming product batches, and the deferred payment terms common in this sector, protecting our clients from disputes that disrupt the supply chain.
Franchise Agreements
We help restaurant chain owners draft franchise agreements for both franchisors and franchisees, including brand protection and standardized operational requirements, and we represent parties when a dispute arises over compliance with agreed quality standards.
Health and Municipal Licensing
We follow up obtaining and renewing health and municipal licenses for restaurants and food manufacturing plants, and represent businesses when they receive a violation notice from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, whether the violation relates to storage conditions, hygiene, or food label compliance.
Food Safety Disputes and Product Liability
When a customer is harmed by a non-conforming food product, liability can extend to the restaurant, the manufacturer, or the supplier depending on where the fault lies in the chain. We represent businesses in these disputes, helping them understand the contractual allocation of liability among supply chain parties to avoid bearing responsibility that belongs to another party.
Halal Food and Import Requirements
For businesses importing ingredients or ready-made food products, we help meet halal certification and customs conformity requirements, and we recommend reviewing import contracts to clarify liability when a shipment is rejected at customs for non-conformity with specifications.
Employment Contracts for Operational Staff
The restaurant sector relies on intensive labor from multiple nationalities, and we help restaurant owners draft employment contracts compliant with Saudi labor regulations, accounting for the specifics of shift systems and overtime common in this sector.
How We Start With You
Reach out to us on WhatsApp whether you are planning to open a new restaurant, need a franchise or supply contract reviewed, or are facing a health violation notice. We assess your position quickly, since these violations often carry short response deadlines.