Hamburger restaurant chain Johnny Rockets has opened its first location in Pakistan, in Karachi’s Dolmen Mall.

The 3135 sqft Johnny Rockets has a sea view from the restaurant, and is open daily from 12 noon to midnight.

The Karachi location is the first of 10 restaurants planned by local franchisee Hamdan International by 2022.

Later this month, a second is scheduled to open at Z Block DHA Lahore and the third outlet will be at Centaurus shopping mall in Islamabad.

Both locations will model the brand’s signature atmosphere of relaxed casual fun with twirled straws and decades-spanning music that has been associated with the brand since its first restaurant opened in Los Angeles in 1986. The menu will feature all-American favourites, including made-to-order burgers, crispy American Fries, classic sandwiches and rich, delicious hand-spun shakes.

“The company’s casual ambiance, upbeat music and passion for guest engagement should be very well-received by our family-focused culture. There’s really nothing quite like Johnny Rockets here in Pakistan, and local residents and area visitors should warmly embrace what makes it so special,” said Monavar K. Ahmad, CEO of Hamdan International.

“Pakistan represents an important foothold for us into the extremely viable South Asia market,” said John Fuller, CEO of Johnny Rockets.

“Because of our all-American dining experience, supreme quality of food and a well-recognised brand name, Johnny Rockets has massive potential in this country. We look forward to continued expansion in one of the largest and most populated countries in Asia’s southern region.”

Johnny Rockets currently has more than 300 restaurants in 32 states, 24 countries and aboard 11 Royal Caribbean cruise ships.