Saudi Arabia’s top local burger chain Hamburgini crashes into bankruptcy, shuts down operations

Hamburgini, a once-thriving Saudi fast-food chain, has declared bankruptcy following a devastating 2024 food poisoning incident that left over 70 injured and one dead. The Riyadh Commercial Court has ordered liquidation of its parent company, Food Basics Trading. Once operating 57 branches nationwide, Hamburgini’s rapid downfall highlights the lasting impact of reputational crises on business survival.