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Perth's fast-expanding restaurant scene could soon include a string of global music-themed chains, including a franchise backed by Kiss frontman Gene Simmons.

Simmons' Rock and Brews, Hard Rock Cafe and Cafe del Mar have all expressed an interest in expanding into WA.

Hard Rock Cafe and Cafe del Mar have a presence on the east coast but a Perth-based Rock and Brews restaurant would be the franchise's first foray into Australia.

The West Australian understands the groups' interest was prompted by Tourism WA's "destination Perth" strategy, launched in March.

All three groups have lodged expressions of interest in the past two months but it is unclear how advanced their ambitions are.

Cafe del Mar Australia chief executive John Zappia wrote in a letter to Inspire WA director Eric Pearson that the group was extremely excited by the success of its Sydney restaurant and wanted to expand.

Our partners in Spain not only loved our concept and launch but are very happy with our progress to date and are eagerly awaiting our next moves, he said.

We are due to start our expansion stage and have already targeted a number of cities along the east coast, he said.

WA is very much part of this expansion and we see an operation on the west coast as crucial to our footprint, he said.

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