Saudi market intelligence from people who operate in it.

Practical guides from Foretus on entering and growing F&B, retail and real estate businesses in Saudi Arabia: licensing, franchise law, retail real estate and market data, written by operators and updated regularly.

How to enter the Saudi F&B market in 2026

Licences, entry routes, partners, costs and a realistic timeline for restaurant and cafe brands.

Franchising in Saudi Arabia: what the Commercial Franchise Law requires

Disclosure, registration, operating-history and renewal rules, and how they change deal structures.

Retail real estate in Riyadh: rents, supply and where to open next

Knight Frank data on stock, rents and occupancy, and what it means for site selection.

100% foreign ownership and the MISA licence: a guide for retail and F&B brands

Capital thresholds, fees, timelines, Saudization and the Regional Headquarters programme.


Saudi retail and F&B outlook 2026-2031: the numbers that matter

Market size, growth segments, consumer shifts and the implications for expansion plans.