# The 50 largest Restaurants companies in the Middle East

Tamtam tracks 55 Restaurants companies headquartered in the Middle East. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by TAB Gıda, Kofteci Yusuf and Kudu company for food and catering. Their median headcount is 429. Half of them were founded in 2003 or later. The most common headquarters are Istanbul (15), Dubai (4) and Riyadh (4).

The restaurant companies listed operate across the Middle East, with a strong presence in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. These are generally mid-sized to large firms, many of which manage multiple restaurant brands or operate extensive chains. A common thread is the focus on quick-service restaurants and the adaptation of international concepts alongside local culinary traditions.

Notable companies include TAB Gıda, which operates and franchises international fast-food brands and its own local concepts; Kudu company for food and catering, a Saudi Arabian restaurant chain with over 30 years of experience; and Tavuk Dünyası, specializing in marinated chicken dishes inspired by global cuisines. Shawarmer - شاورمر innovates traditional Middle Eastern shawarma sandwiches, while Dodo Brands offers diverse franchise opportunities with proprietary software.

🌍 Middle East · 50 companies · Updated Nov 14, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TAB Gıda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tab-g-da) (tabgida.com.tr)<br>Operating and franchising various fast-food restaurant chains, including international brands like Burger King and Subway, plus self-developed local brands. | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 2,889 | 1994 |
| 2 | [Kofteci Yusuf](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kofteci-yusuf) (kofteciyusuf.com.tr)<br>A leading player in the food and restaurant sector, specializing in köfte (meatballs) with a wide network of locations across Turkey | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Bursa | 2,323 | 1996 |
| 3 | [Kudu company for food and catering](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kudu-company-for-food-and-catering) (kuducompany.com)<br>Restaurant chain in Saudi Arabia, providing a unique eating experience, focusing on high quality and efficient service, with over 30 years experience. | Restaurants | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,103 | 1988 |
| 4 | [Tavuk Dünyası](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tavuk-dunyas) (tavukdunyasi.com)<br>Specializing in marinated chicken dishes inspired by global cuisines, offering a menu of flavorful chicken, pasta, and salad in elegant restaurants | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 1,542 | 2012 |
| 5 | [Alamar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alamar) (alamar.com)<br>Saudi-based company operating Quick Service Restaurants across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, known for customer experience and technology. | Restaurants | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 1,270 | 1992 |
| 6 | [Shawarmer - شاورمر](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shawarmer) (shawarmer.com)<br>Operates a quick-service restaurant chain, specializing in Middle Eastern shawarma sandwiches, innovating and elevating traditional experience with international quality standards across Saudi Arabia. | Restaurants | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 1,030 | 1999 |
| 7 | [Domino's Turkey](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/domino-s-turkey) (dominos.com.tr)<br>A leading fast-service restaurant chain with innovative spirit, offering pizza delivery across Turkey and internationally, emphasizing technology and customer satisfaction | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 833 | 1996 |
| 8 | [Dodo Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dodo-brands) (dodobrands.io)<br>Offers diverse franchise opportunities for food and beverage concepts, providing proprietary software and deep analytics to drive franchisee success and growth globally. | Restaurants | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 829 | 2011 |
| 9 | [FoodFund International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foodfund-international) (foodfundint.com)<br>A family-owned hospitality group with award-winning restaurants, prioritizing growth, premium experiences, and development of their team, all centered around people | Restaurants | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 670 | 1976 |
| 10 | [Midpoint Restaurant](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/midpoint-restaurant) (midpoint.com.tr)<br>A restaurant chain offering a variety of world cuisine, creative menu options, professional service, and a cozy atmosphere for enjoyable dining experiences | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Antalya | 605 | 2002 |
| 11 | [İş Gıda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/is-g-da) (pizzahut.com.tr)<br>A food trading company in Turkey, partnering with Pizza Hut to expand and operate restaurants in Istanbul, Ankara, and Adana Offering various dining concepts | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Beykoz | 604 | 2015 |
| 12 | [McDonald's Türkiye](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcdonald-s-turkiye) (mcdonalds.com.tr)<br>With over 34,000 restaurants worldwide and more than 16 million employees, we strive to bring happiness to people since 1940 | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 589 |  |
| 13 | [RIKAS Hospitality Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rikas-hospitality-group) (rikasgroup.com)<br>Group specializing in diverse international cuisines, fostering culinary innovation, authentic hospitality, and expanding restaurant presence across multiple global markets. | Restaurants | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 575 | 2015 |
| 14 | [HuQQabaz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/huqqabaz) (huqqabaz.com)<br>Successfully establishing a global food and beverage brand through dynamic franchising, with locations in multiple countries and rapid expansion planned for the future | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 570 | 2016 |
| 15 | [ALFA Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alfa-company) (alfaco.com.sa)<br>Leading restaurant operator in Saudi Arabia managing multiple recognized brands, focusing on customer service, food quality, and operational excellence. | Restaurants | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 558 | 2003 |
| 16 | [Huqqa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/huqqa) (huqqa.com)<br>A stylish restaurant and lounge offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, and shisha with impeccable service in design-driven venues worldwide | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 557 | 2013 |
| 17 | [Özsüt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ozsut) (ozsut.com.tr)<br>A dessert brand that started with a master pastry chef, now offering a wide range of sweets without preservatives, operating through franchise system in many locations | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Izmir | 522 | 1938 |
| 18 | [Happy Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/happy-group) (happygroup.com.tr)<br>A restaurant chain offering unique and delicious menus with a focus on Mexican, Texan, and Italian cuisine, as well as special desserts and healthy options | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 510 | 1999 |
| 19 | [COOKSHOP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cookshop) (cookshop.com.tr)<br>A place where cooking is seen as fun and personalized, creating unique flavors with cooking techniques, spices, and a desire to innovate new tastes | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 495 | 2008 |
| 20 | [Terra Pizza](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/terra-pizza) (terrapizza.com.tr)<br>A leading pizza chain based in Turkey with over 170 branches in 44 cities, providing delicious pizzas and creating enjoyable dining experiences | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 486 | 1995 |
| 21 | [KFC Türkiye](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kfc-turkiye) (kfcturkiye.com)<br>A popular fast-food chain serving unique chicken recipes developed by Colonel Sanders, with over 25,000 locations worldwide, including 260 in Turkey | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 467 |  |
| 22 | [Pidem](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pidem) (pidem.com.tr)<br>Operating since 2010 with over 200 restaurants nationwide, welcoming all food lovers with healthy and satisfying products for all ages | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Sarıyer | 465 | 2010 |
| 23 | [SushiCo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sushico) (sushico.com.tr)<br>Specializing in Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine, the company offers a wide menu with sushi rolls, crispy dishes, and unique desserts across various locations | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 460 | 1997 |
| 24 | [The Hunger](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-hunger) (franchise.thehunger.net)<br>A family dedicated to improving lives by providing instant and lasting impacts through their services | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 457 |  |
| 25 | [Beyaz Fırın](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/beyaz-f-r-n) (beyazfirin.com)<br>A multi-generational bakery rooted in tradition, offering fresh, daily made pastries and embracing a culture of continuous improvement through training and customer feedback | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 429 | 1836 |
| 26 | [Em Sherif Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/em-sherif-group) (emsherif.com)<br>Fine-dining Oriental restaurant offering unique authentic cuisine, set menu at fixed price, daily surprises, wide variety of mezze, refined service, and entertainment with live music and events | Restaurants | 🇱🇧 Beirut | 404 | 2011 |
| 27 | [Ladurée Arabia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laduree-arabia) (laduree.ae)<br>Luxury French pâtisserie offering exquisite pastries and macarons, blending historical artistry with culinary excellence across multiple countries. | Restaurants | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 377 |  |
| 28 | [Pizza Pizza](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pizza-pizza) (pizzapizza.com.tr)<br>A restaurant chain founded in 1995 in Izmir, Turkey, known for its innovative pizza varieties, rich menu, and nationwide presence | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Izmir | 369 |  |
| 29 | [EZGI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ezgi)<br>Istanbul-based restaurant providing dining experiences | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 338 | 1998 |
| 30 | [Bursa Kebap Evi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bursa-kebap-evi) (bursakebapevi.com)<br>Specializing in bringing the authentic flavors of Bursa, including the famous Bursa Kebab, to a wide audience through modern management practices | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Bagcılar | 284 | 2003 |
| 31 | [GBL Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gbl-group) (gbl-group.co)<br>GBL Group specializes in creating and managing unique restaurant concepts, including upmarket rooftop lounges, Afro Caribbean eateries, Mediterranean cafes, and Arabic fusion dining experiences | Restaurants | 🇧🇭 Adliya | 208 | 2015 |
| 32 | [Swiss Butter](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swiss-butter) (swissbutter.com)<br>A casual steakhouse serving beef, chicken, and salmon mains with secret Swiss Butter sauce, focusing on community, service, and growth | Restaurants | 🇱🇧 Beirut | 199 | 2017 |
| 33 | [Kofteci Ramiz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kofteci-ramiz) (kofteciramiz.com)<br>Popular Turkish meatball restaurant chain founded in 1928, known for its 100% veal meatballs grilled to perfection and served in various locations throughout Turkey | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Okmeydanı | 190 | 1928 |
| 34 | [Buffalo Wings & Rings International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/buffalo-wings-and-rings-international) (bwr-intl.com)<br>A company focused on serving great food and providing the ultimate sports fan experience, with over 80 locations offering signature dishes and a fun dining atmosphere since 1984 | Restaurants | 🇯🇴 Amman | 186 | 1984 |
| 35 | [Aprons and Hammers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aprons-and-hammers) (apronsandhammers.com)<br>A seafood restaurant offering a fun dining experience where customers wear aprons, use hammers to crack open fresh seafood, and enjoy good times together | Restaurants | 🇦🇪 Business Bay | 169 | 2011 |
| 36 | [Q Food & Beverage](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/q-food-and-beverage) (qfoodbeverage.com)<br>Istanbul-based company with multiple locations in Ankara, Bodrum, and Dubai, offering a variety of neoclassical food and beverage concepts to guests | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 166 | 2017 |
| 37 | [Kampcatering](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kampcatering) (kampcatering.com)<br>A hospitality establishment with upscale restaurants in Lebanon, KSA, and Egypt, offering trendy service and chic outlets to a distinguished clientele | Restaurants | 🇱🇧 Beirut | 164 | 2011 |
| 38 | [Mr. Brown](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mr-brown) (mrbrowndiner.com)<br>Everyday diner in Lebanon promoting honesty, passion, and casual dining experiences with a focus on social connections through delicious food | Restaurants | 🇱🇧 Beirut | 153 | 2002 |
| 39 | [Rx Coffee Apothecary and Kitchen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rx-coffee-apothecary-and-kitchen) (rxcoffee.ae)<br>UAE homegrown concept, creating modern recipes and remedies, nourishing body, mind, and soul through the finest specialty coffees. | Restaurants | 🇦🇪 | 88 | 2018 |
| 40 | [Roadster Diner](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/roadster-diner) (roadsterdiner.com)<br>A leading casual dining company committed to delivering world-class services, focusing on innovation, transparency, quality, human capital, profitability, and social responsibility | Restaurants | 🇱🇧 Bsalim | 58 |  |
| 41 | [Deek Duke](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deek-duke) (deekduke.com)<br>Providing a wide range of freshly cooked, healthy and delicious dishes, including chicken meals, wings, sandwiches, salads, pasta, burgers, and desserts, delivered across Lebanon | Restaurants | 🇱🇧 Beirut | 55 | 2003 |
| 42 | [Blue Fig](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/blue-fig)<br>Distributor of International Coffee Gardens, a coffee brand, to various businesses including hotels, restaurants, cafes, and offices. | Restaurants | 🇯🇴 Amman | 54 |  |
| 43 | [Yamak](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yamak)<br>Connecting drivers with restaurants for efficient order deliveries, enhancing service quality by facilitating timely deliveries and offering delectable meals | Restaurants | 🇮🇶 Bagdad | 43 | 2023 |
| 44 | [DRVN Coffee](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/drvn-coffee) (drvncoffee.com)<br>Company combines in-house roasted coffee, Neapolitan pizza, and a love for classic cars, offering a unique culinary and sensory experience. | Restaurants | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 41 | 2019 |
| 45 | [Bodrum Mantı & Cafe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bodrum-mant-and-cafe) (bodrummanti.com.tr)<br>Restaurant chain offering traditional Turkish cuisine, focusing on handmade products and customer satisfaction, expanding nationally and internationally with multiple branches. | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Ümraniye | 32 | 2004 |
| 46 | [Carmelo Coffee](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carmelo-coffee) (coffeecarmelo.com)<br>Finds, blends, roasts, grinds, and serves the best coffee beans from around the world, alongside unique and carefully selected accompanying flavors. | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Maltepe | 30 |  |
| 47 | [Malak Al Tawouk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/malak-al-tawouk) (malakaltawouk.com)<br>A leading Lebanese fast food chain offering fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and a variety of delicious food items with delivery service and ISO certification | Restaurants | 🇱🇧 Tabarja | 27 | 1996 |
| 48 | [Bun-D](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bun-d) (bun-d.com)<br>A restaurant company located in Kaiserslautern, specializing in providing high-quality and delicious food to its customers | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Eyüpsultan | 20 | 2012 |
| 49 | [SPADA COFFEE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spada-coffee) (spadacoffee.com)<br>A restaurant company located in Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey, offering spada coffee and other dining options in a cozy atmosphere | Restaurants | 🇹🇷 Bakirkoy | 17 | 2016 |
| 50 | [ROYAL MOVENPICK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/royal-movenpick) (royalmoenpick.com)<br>Hotels, catering services, and food restaurants offering a variety of culinary experiences | Restaurants | 🇸🇦 Al Shuwaikh | 16 | 2000 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 14, 2026.

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