Kharafi Global was established in 1993 by founding family members Waleed Al-Kharafi and Haidar Al-Naqeeb to develop and operate food beverage operations in Kuwait and neighboring Gulf countries.

Kharafi Global first entered the sector by franchising the Johnny Rockets original hamburger concept from Los Angeles and in 1995 opened its first restaurant; still exists to this day. The success of the cooperation of Johnny Rockets and Kha