Assad John Haloute
Sir Assad John Haloute is a co-founder and executive director of the Chefette fast food chain in Barbados.[1]
Early life
Haloute was born in San Fernando, Trinidad and is of Syrian origin. He migrated to Barbados in 1971.
Career
After migrating, he founded Chefette Restaurants one year later in 1972. The restaurant chain now boasts 15 outlets islandwide: 10 drive-thrus, 8 playgrounds, and 2 Barbecue Barns (fast casual dining).
Honours
In 2019, Haloute was knighted.[2] He was awarded a Knight Bachelor for services to the hospitality industry and also for his philanthropy.[3]
References
- ^ Hoyos, Patrick (7 August 2010). "Haloute: Chefette foreign franchising "sometime in this generation"". Broad Street Journal. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
- ^ Today, Barbados (9 June 2019). "Chefette founder Assad Haloute knighted". Barbados Today. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Queen's Honourees receive insignias | Barbados Advocate". www.barbadosadvocate.com. Archived from the original on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2025.