Herfy Food Services Company opened seven new stores across Saudi Arabia last month, bringing the total number of branches launched between January and July 31 to 28, the fast-food chain operator said in a statement to Tadawul.

The chain, which is well-known in the Gulf countries for its chicken and burgers, currently operates about 283 branches.

Herfy added that its new stores will help boost future sales and profits, as well as benefit shareholders. Financial impact of the new openings will start to materialize during Q3-2015.