Al Tazaj
BBQ chicken Arabic fast casual restaurant chain
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Al Tazaj (Arabic: الطازج) or also known as Taza in the UAE Market, focuses on BBQ and Fried Chicken, Saudi fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Native name | الطازج |
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 1989 Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Founder | Abdul Rahman Fakieh |
| Headquarters | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Website | www |
History
Operations
Al Tazaj specialises in flame-grilled chicken prepared with a proprietary blend of sauces. Chickens are delivered fresh daily from Fakieh Poultry Farms.[3] The company emphasises quality sourcing and rapid expansion. It continues to grow through franchising and investment in new international markets.[4]
Locations
Al Tazaj has approximately 100 branches in Saudi Arabia. Many more restaurants out of its home country, Saudi Arabia are also located in Jordan with seven branches, Morocco formerly had one branch in Casablanca[5] but closed due to unknown reasons, and the United Arab Emirates with five branches in Dubai, 2 in both Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and one in Ajman. However, as of 2025, all branches in the UAE closed due to multiple food safety violations.[6][7] Kuwait formerly had 3 branches but has currently[when?] been shut down due to unknown circumstances, and one branch in Qatar closed.
| Country | Number Of Branches | Status | Year Opened | Year Shut Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 121 Branches | Active | 1989 (Mecca) | Operating |
| Jordan | 7 Branches | Active | 2003 (Amman)[8] | Operating |
| Morocco | 1 Branch | Unknown | 2013 (Casablanca)[9] | Unknown |
| United Arab Emirates | 10 Branches | Inactive | Mid 2010s (Dubai) | Mid 2024 |
| Kuwait | 3 Branches | Inactive | Mid 2010s (Kuwait City) | Early 2021 |
| Qatar | 1 Branch | Inactive | Mid 2010s (Doha) | Mid 2024 |
