Major International Brand Relocates to Kazakhstan
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The international holding Dodo Brands, known for its Dodo Pizza chain and Drinkit digital coffee shops, has officially re-registered its headquarters from the Virgin Islands to the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), Orda.kz reports, citing the AIFC press service.
The company changed its jurisdiction while retaining its legal entity status, full business structure, and all existing obligations. The process was finalized on June 12, 2025, following close cooperation between Dodo Brands and the AIFC, the official statement aid.
Dodo Brands operates over 1,300 pizzerias and coffee shops in 26 countries. In Kazakhstan alone, there are over 100 Dodo Pizza places and 14 Drinkit coffee shops, with another 33 Dodo locations in other Central Asian countries. Notably, 95% of these establishments operate under a franchise model.
According to the AIFC, Dodo Brands generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2024, and the total workforce across its global network numbers 43,000 employees.
In April, a Majilis deputy criticized the activities of the AIFC and accused the center of turning into an "offshore heaven for oligarchs."
Original Author: Nikita Drobny
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