Saudi fast-food chain Albaik set to open outlets in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Great news for food lovers in Pakistan, as Saudi Arabia’s famous fast-food restaurant chain Albaik is set to launch in Pakistan with multiple outlets in major cities.

The fast food restaurant is famous for selling broasted and fried chicken with a variety of sauces and low-cost halal food.

According to sources, the official announcement of the launch in Pakistan was made during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and AlBaik owner Rami Abu Ghazaleh in Jeddah.

The plan is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, under which Albaik will expand its branches across the world.

The food chain has set a target to open more than 200 branches across the country by January 2026. The initial phase will start in seven cities with over 20 outlets, the Express News reported.

As per details, more than five branches will be opened in Karachi’s Clifton, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and North Nazimabad areas.

Moreover, four outlets in Lahore’s Gulberg, DHA, and Johar Town, three in Islamabad’s Sector F-7, Blue Area, and Sector G-9, and Rawalpindi’s Commercial Market and Saddar will get two branches.

Two franchises each will be opened in Faisalabad (D-Ground and People’s Colony), Multan (Gilgasht and Cantt), and Peshawar (University Town and Hayatabad).

Albaik will offer its Saudi flavor blended with Pakistani spices, and the prices will be set according to the local market, sources said.

The Saudi fast food brand’s arrival in Pakistan will not only bring new competition to the food industry but will also create thousands of job opportunities.