American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced that its first store in Israel will open to the public on February 2, 2012 at Ramat Aviv Mall, in Tel Aviv. Ten additional stores are planned over the next month, in locations such as The Big Mall in Petach Tikva, Kiryat Ono Mall, and Mall of Haifa. The franchise stores will be operated by Fox-Wizel Ltd. AEO has been expanding its international presence for the past three years, now with 21 stores in 10 countries, partnering with retail experts in each region. The first stores in Japan are slated to open in the coming months. In addition to Ramat Aviv Mall, future American Eagle Outfitters store locations include, but are not limited to: Tel Aviv: The Big Mall, 7 Stars Mall, Dizingoff Center; Haifa: Kiryon, Grand Mall, Mall of Haifa; Beer Sheva: Hanegev Mall, Big Center; Kiryat Ono: Kiryat Ono Mall; Ra'anna: Renanim; Rishon Lezion: Hazahav Mall; and Netanya: Sea City Mall.