Saudi Arabia-based development group to add 40 restaurants in Egypt.

AUSTIN, TX – Schlotzsky’s, home of The Original® round toasted sandwich and famous Fresh-from-Scratch® buns, took a giant step in their overseas development with a 40 store agreement in Egypt, a move that will nearly quadruple their current international presence in years to come.

Food & Entertainment, a Middle East developer representing 11 brands including sister companies Carvel, Cinnabon and Seattle’s Best Coffee, plan to open the first location in Egypt in the first half of 2011.