It is fully owned by Accor since the September 2018 acquisition from former shareholders Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Saudi-based Kingdom Group (33.3%).

The name was apparently inspired by the feeding action of a gull (in German, a Möwe) and how its simple movements reflected the restaurant’s theme of food served as quickly as possible.

[5] In 2003, Mövenpick was named the “fastest growing hotel chain in the Middle East” by The World Travel Market.

[6] A strategic partnership with Green Globe was announced in 2010, beginning a drive towards sustainability with a specific focus on the travel and tourism industry across all Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties.

The fees were in relation to changed plans for establishing restaurants in New York (World Trade Center) and San Diego.