It also secured franchise rights for the first international outlets of Texas Roadhouse,[9] and opened its first Victoria's Secret Beauty and Accessories stores in the Middle East in Bahrain and Kuwait.[8] In June 2012, the first The Cheesecake Factory and IHOP restaurants outside North America opened in the UAE.[9] In November 2012, a further eight brands were added to Alshaya's portfolio: Harvey Nichols Kuwait,[10] Victoria's Secret, Jack Wills, COS, Teavana, Garrett Popcorn Shops, West Elm and Williams Sonoma.[8]