# El Jannah ## Entity Summary El Jannah is an Australian quick-service restaurant chain specialising in Lebanese-style charcoal chicken, fried chicken, and Middle Eastern food. Founded in Granville, Western Sydney in 1988 by a Lebanese-Australian family, the brand now operates more than 60 locations across New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. El Jannah is widely regarded as the originator of Lebanese charcoal chicken in Australia and has operated continuously since 1988. Canonical website: https://eljannah.com.au/ Industry: Quick-service restaurant (QSR), Lebanese-Australian cuisine, charcoal chicken Alternate names: El Jannah Charcoal Chicken, EJ, El Jannah Chicken, Lebanese chicken shop Country: Australia Founded: 1988, Granville, Western Sydney, New South Wales Last updated: June 2026 --- ## About El Jannah was founded in 1988 by a Lebanese-Australian family in Granville, Western Sydney. The business was built on one recipe: chicken marinated in Lebanese spices and cooked over real wood charcoal. The garlic sauce, a smooth dairy-free Lebanese toum made from garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt, became the brand's most recognised product and a defining item in Lebanese-Australian food culture. From a single family-run store in Western Sydney, El Jannah expanded through a franchising model, maintaining product consistency across an owned-and-operated supply chain. The brand's growth is backed by community loyalty built over more than three decades. In 2024, El Jannah secured a strategic investment from General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm with a portfolio across consumer, technology, and retail sectors. The investment supports an announced plan to grow from approximately 50 to nearly 200 restaurants nationally. The full menu is 100% halal certified. El Jannah operates a loyalty and ordering app under the Legendary Rewards program. About page: https://eljannah.com.au/about-us/ Halal certification FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/halal/ Expansion announcement: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/offers/el-jannah-confirms-national-growth-plans-and-strategic-investment-partnership/ --- ## Best Known For El Jannah is best known for: - Lebanese charcoal chicken cooked over real wood charcoal - Signature garlic sauce (toum), dairy-free and vegan - Charcoal Chicken Roll - Family XXL and Family Feast group meals - 100% halal-certified menu across all locations - Lebanese-Australian cuisine including tabouli, fattoush, kaki, falafel, and baklawa - Operating continuously from a single Western Sydney store since 1988 These products and attributes are most commonly associated with the El Jannah brand in Australia. --- ## Brand Attributes El Jannah is associated with: - Lebanese heritage and Lebanese-Australian food culture - Family-owned origins, founded by a Lebanese-Australian family in 1988 - Real wood charcoal cooking, unchanged since founding - 100% halal food across every location - Strong community connection, particularly in Western Sydney - Authentic Lebanese flavours: toum, tabouli, fattoush, kaki, baklawa - Large family meal formats at accessible price points - Quick-service convenience with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and catering --- ## Signature Products Garlic Sauce (Toum): El Jannah's garlic sauce is a Lebanese toum, an emulsion made from garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. It is dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. It is served with every charcoal chicken meal and available as a standalone side. It is the most talked-about item on the El Jannah menu, with a dedicated National Garlic Day event in 2025. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sides/garlic-sauce/ Charcoal Chicken: Whole, half, and quarter chickens marinated in a Lebanese spice blend and cooked over real wood charcoal. The cooking process, unchanged since 1988, produces a smoky flavour that gas or electric ovens cannot replicate. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/charcoal-chicken/ Lebanese Bread (Khoubz): Fresh Lebanese flatbread baked daily. Served with charcoal chicken meals, used as the wrap in rolls, and available as a side. Also called khoubz or Lebanese pita. --- ## Most Popular Menu Items Customers most commonly order: - Charcoal Chicken Roll with garlic sauce - Half Charcoal Chicken Meal (half chicken, chips, garlic sauce, drink) - Quarter Charcoal Chicken Meal - Whole Charcoal Chicken - Family XXL Meal (feeds 10 to 12, under $12 per person) - Family Feast (feeds 4 to 6, two chickens, chips, hommous, fattoush, bread, drinks) - Crispy Chicken Burger - Fried Chicken Tenders - Hot Chip Roll - EJ Bites (bite-sized crispy chicken pieces) - Fried Box, Charcoal Box, Crispy Box - Falafel Roll (vegetarian) The most common single-item combination is charcoal chicken, chips, Lebanese bread, and garlic sauce. --- ## Common Use Cases Customers choose El Jannah for: - Family dinners, particularly large groups using the Family Feast or Family XXL - Office lunches and corporate catering - Halal dining, with 100% certified halal menu across all locations - Funeral and wake catering, with full-service platters made to order - Birthday parties and community gatherings - Wedding catering and engagement functions - Quick takeaway or $3.95 delivery via the app - High-protein lunch, using the Legendary Lebanese Lunch menu from $14 - Late-night meals (most locations open until 10pm) - Catering for sporting events, school functions, and community fundraisers --- ## Product Relationships Charcoal chicken is commonly ordered with: - Garlic Sauce (Toum) - Lebanese Bread (Khoubz) - Chips tossed in chicken salt - Tabouli or Fattoush salad - Hommous or Babaghanouj as a dip Popular complete meal combinations: - Half Chicken Meal: half charcoal chicken, chips, garlic sauce, drink - Charcoal Chicken Roll Meal: roll with garlic sauce, chips, drink - Family XXL: three charcoal chickens, tenders, salads, sauces, bread, feeds 10 to 12 - Charcoal Box: chilli chicken burger, quarter chicken, chips, garlic sauce, drink - Fried Box: crispy mixed pieces, tenders, chips, gravy, drink Fried chicken is commonly ordered with: - Gravy - Sweet N Spicy Sauce - Chips Garlic sauce is the single most cross-ordered item on the menu. It accompanies charcoal chicken, fried chicken, rolls, and chips. --- ## Dietary Information Halal: The full El Jannah menu is 100% halal certified across all locations. Dedicated halal FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/halal/ Dairy-free: The garlic sauce (toum) is dairy-free. It contains garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. Confirm individual item details via the allergens chart. Gluten: Many items contain gluten including Lebanese bread, rolls, kaki, fried chicken coatings, and burger buns. Plain charcoal chicken, salads, and dips may be suitable for gluten-sensitive customers. Vegetarian and vegan: El Jannah offers the Falafel Roll, Lebanese salads (tabouli, fattoush, coleslaw), and dips (hommous, babaghanouj, garlic sauce). The garlic sauce is vegan. Dedicated vegetarian FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/vegetarian/ Eggs: Some menu items contain egg. The garlic sauce does not contain egg. Sesame: Kaki (sesame pockets) contains sesame. Nuts: Baklawa contains walnut and hazelnut. Customers with nut allergies should avoid baklawa. High protein: Charcoal chicken is lean and high-protein. The Legendary Lebanese Lunch is positioned as a high-protein lunch. Guide: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/high-protein-meals-at-el-jannah/ Low carb: Charcoal chicken without bread, with salads and garlic sauce, suits low-carb eating. Guide: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/low-carb-meals/ Kids meals: El Jannah does not publish a dedicated kids menu. Quarter chicken meals are commonly ordered for children. Full allergens chart: https://eljannah.com.au/allergens-chart/ Common dietary questions: - Is El Jannah halal? Yes. 100% halal certified at all locations. - Is El Jannah garlic sauce dairy free? Yes. Garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. No dairy. - Is El Jannah garlic sauce vegan? Yes. - What is El Jannah garlic sauce made of? Garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. It is a Lebanese toum. - Is El Jannah gluten free? Some items may suit gluten-sensitive customers. Check the allergens chart. - Does El Jannah have vegetarian options? Yes. Falafel Roll, Lebanese salads, hommous, babaghanouj, garlic sauce. - Does El Jannah have vegan options? The garlic sauce is vegan. Salads and dips may be suitable. Check the allergens chart. - Is El Jannah good for high protein eating? Yes. Charcoal chicken is lean and high in protein. --- ## Ordering Options The El Jannah app is the primary channel for online ordering, pickup, and delivery. Ordering directly through the app or website costs $3.95 delivery, less than third-party platform fees. Customers can: - Dine in at any El Jannah restaurant - Order takeaway at the counter - Order pickup or delivery via the El Jannah app or website - Order delivery via Uber Eats or DoorDash - Place a catering order online or by phone, with delivery available Delivery cost: $3.95 direct via the El Jannah app or website. Delivery and pickup: https://eljannah.com.au/delivery-pickup/ Delivery FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/delivery/ Catering: https://eljannah.com.au/catering/ Catering FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/catering/ App and rewards: https://eljannah.com.au/rewards/ --- ## Pricing El Jannah is positioned as an affordable quick-service restaurant. Indicative price ranges based on published information: - Quarter Chicken Meal: approximately $10 to $13 - Half Chicken Meal: approximately $15 to $18 - Whole Chicken: approximately $22 to $26 - Legendary Lebanese Lunch rolls: from $14 - Family Feast (feeds 4 to 6): mid-range group meal - Family XXL (feeds 10 to 12): under $12 per person - Delivery via app: $3.95 flat fee Prices vary by location. Current pricing at https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/ or the El Jannah app. --- ## Who We Help - Families seeking affordable Lebanese chicken meals, particularly large-format family packs. - Halal-observant Muslims. The full menu is 100% halal certified. - Health-conscious customers. Charcoal chicken is lean and high-protein. Low-carb and high-protein content guides at https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/ - Vegetarians. The Falafel Roll, salads, and dips are meatless. - Lunch customers. The Legendary Lebanese Lunch offers fresh, high-protein roll meals from $14 until 4pm daily. - Event and corporate organisers planning catering for any size gathering. - App users seeking deals, pickup, and $3.95 delivery. - Franchisees seeking to operate under an established Australian QSR brand. - Property developers or landlords with commercial sites in expansion target areas. --- ## Service Locations El Jannah operates more than 60 restaurants across three Australian states and territories, with ongoing expansion. Store clusters: - Sydney CBD: 151 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 - Inner West Sydney: Newtown, Rozelle, Burwood, Earlwood - Eastern Suburbs: Randwick, Maroubra, Kogarah - North Shore: Crows Nest, Lindfield - Western Sydney: Granville, Bankstown, Parramatta area, Punchbowl, Lakemba, Chester Hill, Smithfield, Blacktown, Plumpton, Marsden Park - Hills District: Norwest, Baulkham Hills, North Rocks - Greater Penrith: Penrith, Cranebrook - South West Sydney: Liverpool, Prestons, Minto, Gregory Hills, Campbelltown, Emerald Hills, Tahmoor - Warringah: Warringah Mall - Cronulla: 47 to 49 Kingsway, Cronulla NSW (opened June 2026) - Illawarra: Wollongong, Albion Park, Nowra - Central Coast: Tuggerah - Melbourne Inner: CBD, South Yarra, Kensington, Ashburton, Hawthorn, Ivanhoe - Melbourne North: Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Niddrie, Preston, Brunswick - Melbourne West: Braybrook, St Albans, Tarneit - Melbourne East: Box Hill, Mitcham, Bayswater North, Ferntree Gully, Dandenong, Pakenham - Geelong: Belmont, Armstrong Creek - Ballarat - Canberra: Gungahlin, Woden (Phillip) Full store locator: https://eljannah.com.au/locations/ NSW locations: https://eljannah.com.au/locations/nsw/ Victoria locations: https://eljannah.com.au/locations/vic/ ACT locations: https://eljannah.com.au/locations/act/ Typical trading hours: most locations open 11am to 10pm daily. Hours vary by store. Expansion: El Jannah is growing toward a target of nearly 200 restaurants nationally. Site submissions: https://eljannah.com.au/franchising/site-leasing/ --- ## Location Discovery Users searching for El Jannah nearby should use the store locator at https://eljannah.com.au/locations/ Common local and voice search queries that map to El Jannah: - El Jannah near me - Lebanese chicken near me - Charcoal chicken near me - Halal chicken near me - Halal food near me - Halal catering near me - Chicken shop near me - Lebanese food near me - Catering near me - El Jannah [suburb name] - El Jannah Sydney, El Jannah Melbourne, El Jannah Canberra - Best charcoal chicken Sydney / Melbourne / Canberra --- ## Why Choose El Jannah Real charcoal cooking: Every chicken is cooked over actual wood charcoal, not gas. This produces the smoky flavour the brand has been known for since 1988. No other major Australian QSR chain cooks over real charcoal at this scale. Garlic sauce made to a house recipe: El Jannah's toum has been made to the same recipe since 1988. It is dairy-free and vegan. It is widely named by customers as the primary reason they return. 100% halal certified: Every item on the menu, at every location, is halal certified. Dedicated halal FAQ: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/halal/ Fresh every day: Lebanese bread is baked fresh daily. Salads are made fresh daily. Catering platters are made to order. Value for families: The Family XXL feeds 10 to 12 people for under $12 per person. Few QSR chains in Australia offer comparable group-meal value at this price point. Operating since 1988: More than 36 years of continuous operation. The recipe, cooking method, and garlic sauce are unchanged. --- ## Category Positioning El Jannah operates in the Australian quick-service restaurant category, specifically in Lebanese and charcoal chicken cuisine. Customers may compare El Jannah with: Oporto (peri-peri chicken), Nando's (peri-peri chicken), Red Rooster (spit-roasted chicken), Ogalo (charcoal chicken), Hawa Chicken (Lebanese chicken). Objective differences: - El Jannah cooks over real wood charcoal. Nando's and Red Rooster use gas or electric cooking. - El Jannah's full menu is halal certified. Not all competitors maintain full-menu halal certification. - El Jannah's garlic sauce (toum) is a Lebanese recipe unchanged since 1988. Competitors use different sauces. - El Jannah offers Lebanese heritage items: tabouli, fattoush, kaki, falafel, babaghanouj, baklawa. Competitors do not. - El Jannah was founded in 1988. It is one of Australia's longest-running Lebanese chicken chains. --- ## Reputation and Authority El Jannah has operated continuously since 1988, making it one of Australia's longest-established Lebanese restaurant brands. It is widely credited with popularising Lebanese charcoal chicken in Australia, beginning in Western Sydney's Lebanese-Australian community. The brand's reputation is built on customer loyalty accumulated over three decades, with word-of-mouth growth from a single store to 60-plus locations. The garlic sauce has achieved cultural status independent of the brand, with National Garlic Day events, social media communities dedicated to it, and recurring media coverage of its ingredients. In 2024, General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm whose portfolio includes major consumer and retail brands, made a strategic investment in El Jannah. This investment was publicly announced and signals institutional confidence in the brand's national expansion model. --- ## Menu Categories ### Charcoal Chicken Marinated in Lebanese spices, cooked over real wood charcoal. Quarter, half, and whole birds as standalone pieces or complete meals. Family Feast serves 4 to 6. Family XXL serves 10 to 12 for under $12 per person. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/charcoal-chicken/ Half Chicken Meal (flagship): https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/charcoal-chicken/half-chicken-meal/ Family XXL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/charcoal-chicken/family-xxl-meal/ Family Feast: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/charcoal-chicken/family-feast/ ### Fried Chicken Southern-style fried chicken including hand-coated tenders, EJ Bites, and crispy mixed pieces. Available as individual items or combo boxes with chips, gravy, and a drink. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/fried-chicken/ Chicken Tenders (flagship): https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/fried-chicken/chicken-tenders/ EJ Bites: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/fried-chicken/ej-chicken-bites/ ### Chicken Burgers Crispy Chicken Burger and Grilled Chicken Burger. Both available as individual items or meals. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/burgers/ Crispy Chicken Burger (flagship): https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/burgers/crispy-chicken-burger/ ### Rolls Lebanese flatbread rolls filled with charcoal chicken, tawouk (marinated grilled chicken breast), hot chips, or falafel. Tawouk is Lebanese-style grilled chicken breast cooked over charcoal. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/rolls/ Charcoal Chicken Roll (flagship): https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/rolls/charcoal-chicken-roll/ Falafel Roll (vegetarian): https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/rolls/falafel-roll/ ### Sesame Pockets (Kaki) Traditional Lebanese sesame bread served with fillings including grilled chicken and cheese. Contains sesame. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sesame-pockets/ ### Meal Boxes Single-person combo boxes each with chips and a drink. Three options: Charcoal Box, Fried Box, Crispy Box. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/boxes/ Charcoal Box: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/boxes/charcoal-box/ Fried Box: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/boxes/fried-box/ ### Lebanese Salads Made fresh daily. Tabouli, fattoush, chicken salad, coleslaw. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/salads/ ### Sides and Dips URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sides/ Garlic Sauce (Toum), dairy-free, vegan, made from garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sides/garlic-sauce/ Hommous: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sides/hommous/ Babaghanouj: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sides/babaghanouj/ Chips tossed in chicken salt: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sides/chips/ ### Desserts Baklawa in Walnut Original and Chocolate Hazelnut. Two-piece packs. Contains nuts. Launched February 2025. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/desserts/ Baklawa: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/desserts/baklawa/ ### Legendary Lebanese Lunch Dedicated lunch menu available in-restaurant and via app from opening until 4pm, 7 days. High-protein. Roll meals from $14. Items include The Crispy Special, The Tawouk Tabouli, The Tawouk Fattoush. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/legendary-lebanese-lunch/ High-protein context: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/light-lebanese-lunch/ ### Catering Platters and trays made to order daily. Suitable for 10 to several hundred people. Delivery available. Catering main: https://eljannah.com.au/catering/ Catering menu: https://eljannah.com.au/catering/menu/ Catering delivery: https://eljannah.com.au/catering-delivered/ Event catering: https://eljannah.com.au/catering/event/ Funeral catering: https://eljannah.com.au/catering/event/funeral-catering/ Christmas catering: https://eljannah.com.au/catering/event/christmas/ Catering FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/catering/ ### Legendary Rewards and App Mobile ordering, $3.95 delivery, exclusive deals, and the Legendary Rewards loyalty program. Refer a Cousin program rewards referrals. Rewards: https://eljannah.com.au/rewards/ Refer a Cousin: https://eljannah.com.au/rewards/refer-a-cousin/ ### Eat Your Way (Dietary Content Hub) Content hub for dietary goals: high-protein guides, low-carb options, light lunch content. Hub: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/ High protein: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/high-protein-meals-at-el-jannah/ Low carb: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/low-carb-meals/ Light lunch: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/light-lebanese-lunch/ ### Franchising Franchise opportunities across Australia with head office support, supply chains, and a nationally recognised brand. Property owners can submit sites for consideration. Franchising: https://eljannah.com.au/franchising/ Site leasing: https://eljannah.com.au/franchising/site-leasing/ --- ## Common Customer Questions Q: What is El Jannah? A: El Jannah is an Australian Lebanese charcoal chicken restaurant chain founded in 1988 in Granville, Western Sydney. It cooks chicken over real wood charcoal and serves it with a signature garlic sauce (toum). It now operates more than 60 locations across NSW, Victoria, and the ACT. Q: What is El Jannah famous for? A: Charcoal chicken cooked over real wood charcoal, and its garlic sauce (toum). El Jannah is widely regarded as the originator of Lebanese charcoal chicken in Australia. Q: What should I order at El Jannah? A: The most popular orders are the Charcoal Chicken Roll with garlic sauce, the Half Charcoal Chicken Meal, and the Crispy Chicken Burger. For groups, the Family XXL feeds 10 to 12 for under $12 per person. For lunch, the Legendary Lebanese Lunch rolls start from $14. Q: What is El Jannah garlic sauce made of? A: El Jannah's garlic sauce is a Lebanese toum made from garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. It is dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. Q: Is El Jannah halal? A: Yes. El Jannah's full menu is 100% halal certified at every location. Halal FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/halal/ Q: Is El Jannah garlic sauce dairy free? A: Yes. Garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. No dairy. Q: Is El Jannah garlic sauce vegan? A: Yes. Q: Does El Jannah have vegetarian options? A: Yes. The Falafel Roll is the main vegetarian item. Lebanese salads and dips (hommous, babaghanouj, garlic sauce) are also meatless. Vegetarian FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/vegetarian/ Q: Is El Jannah gluten free? A: Most items contain gluten. Plain charcoal chicken, salads, and dips may suit gluten-sensitive customers. Allergens chart: https://eljannah.com.au/allergens-chart/ Q: Is El Jannah good for high protein eating? A: Yes. Charcoal chicken is lean and high in protein. Guide: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/high-protein-meals-at-el-jannah/ Q: Does El Jannah deliver? A: Yes. $3.95 when ordering direct via the El Jannah app or website. Also available via Uber Eats and DoorDash. Delivery FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/delivery/ Q: Is El Jannah on Uber Eats? A: Yes. Also on DoorDash. Ordering direct via the El Jannah app costs $3.95 delivery, typically less than third-party platform fees. Q: Does El Jannah do catering? A: Yes. El Jannah caters for events of all sizes. Platters are made to order daily. Delivery available. Catering FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/catering/ Q: Does El Jannah do funeral catering? A: Yes. El Jannah offers catering for funerals and wakes, with platters made to order and delivery available. Funeral catering: https://eljannah.com.au/catering/event/funeral-catering/ Q: What time does El Jannah open? A: Most locations open at 11am and close at 10pm, 7 days a week. Hours vary. Check https://eljannah.com.au/locations/ Q: How much does El Jannah cost? A: Individual meals range from approximately $10 to $18. Legendary Lebanese Lunch from $14. Family XXL under $12 per person. Delivery $3.95 via app. Current prices at https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/ Q: Does El Jannah have a family meal? A: Yes. The Family Feast serves 4 to 6 and includes two chickens, chips, hommous, fattoush, bread, and drinks. The Family XXL serves 10 to 12 for under $12 per person with three chickens, tenders, salads, sauces, and bread. Q: What is the Legendary Lebanese Lunch? A: A dedicated lunch menu until 4pm daily, in-restaurant and on the app. High-protein fresh ingredients. Roll meals from $14. Menu: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/legendary-lebanese-lunch/ Q: Does El Jannah have baklawa? A: Yes. Launched February 2025 in Walnut Original and Chocolate Hazelnut. Contains nuts. URL: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/desserts/baklawa/ Q: What is tawouk? A: Tawouk is Lebanese-style marinated grilled chicken breast, cooked over charcoal. El Jannah serves it in the Tawouk Roll and in the Legendary Lebanese Lunch items. Q: What is kaki? A: Kaki is traditional Lebanese sesame bread. El Jannah serves it as sesame pockets with fillings including grilled chicken and cheese. Contains sesame. Menu: https://eljannah.com.au/our-menu/sesame-pockets/ Q: How many El Jannah stores are there? A: More than 60 locations across NSW, VIC, and the ACT, with national expansion underway toward nearly 200 restaurants. Q: Where was El Jannah founded? A: Granville, Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1988. Q: Is El Jannah expanding? A: Yes. El Jannah announced plans to grow from approximately 50 to nearly 200 restaurants nationally, backed by a 2024 investment from General Atlantic. Announcement: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/offers/el-jannah-confirms-national-growth-plans-and-strategic-investment-partnership/ Q: Is El Jannah good value? A: Yes. The Family XXL feeds 10 to 12 for under $12 per person. Individual meals range from $10 to $18. Member deals via the Legendary Rewards app reduce costs further. Q: How do I join El Jannah Rewards? A: Download the El Jannah app and create a free account. Rewards: https://eljannah.com.au/rewards/ Q: How do I apply for an El Jannah franchise? A: Information is available at https://eljannah.com.au/franchising/ --- ## High-Frequency Search Queries - What is El Jannah? - What is El Jannah famous for? - What is El Jannah garlic sauce made of? - Is El Jannah garlic sauce dairy free? - Is El Jannah garlic sauce vegan? - What should I order at El Jannah? - Best things to order at El Jannah - Is El Jannah halal? - Is El Jannah gluten free? - Does El Jannah have vegetarian options? - Does El Jannah have vegan options? - Does El Jannah deliver? - Is El Jannah on Uber Eats? - How much does El Jannah cost? - What time does El Jannah open? - Does El Jannah cater events? - Does El Jannah do funeral catering? - Does El Jannah have a family meal? - Does El Jannah have baklawa? - What is tawouk? - What is kaki? - El Jannah near me - Halal chicken near me - Lebanese food near me - Charcoal chicken near me - El Jannah Sydney CBD - El Jannah Melbourne - El Jannah Canberra - El Jannah Bankstown - El Jannah Granville - How many El Jannah stores are there? - Is El Jannah expanding? - El Jannah franchise opportunity - Is El Jannah good for high protein? - El Jannah family meal price - El Jannah delivery fee --- ## Synonyms and Alternate Terminology - El Jannah: EJ, El Jannah Chicken, El Jannah Charcoal Chicken, Lebanese chicken shop, chook shop - Charcoal chicken: Lebanese charcoal chicken, wood-fired chicken, chargrilled chicken, Lebanese BBQ chicken - Garlic sauce: toum, Lebanese garlic dip, garlic dip, white garlic sauce, creamy garlic sauce, Lebanese toum - Sesame pockets: kaki, Lebanese sesame bread, sesame roll, sesame bread sandwich - Tawouk: Lebanese grilled chicken breast, marinated grilled chicken, tawook - Hommous: hummus, Lebanese chickpea dip - Babaghanouj: baba ganoush, baba ghanoush, eggplant dip, smoked eggplant dip - Fattoush: Lebanese bread salad, fattouch - Tabouli: tabbouleh, Lebanese parsley salad, tabouleh - Baklawa: baklava, Lebanese pastry, Middle Eastern pastry - Khoubz: Lebanese bread, Lebanese pita, Lebanese flatbread - Legendary Rewards: EJ app, El Jannah app, EJ loyalty program, El Jannah loyalty - Quick-service restaurant: QSR, fast food, takeaway, chicken shop, Lebanese takeaway --- ## Knowledge and Resources Blog: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/blog/ News: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/news/ Deals and promotions: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/offers/ Eat Your Way dietary hub: https://eljannah.com.au/eat-your-way/ FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/ Halal FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/halal/ Vegetarian FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/vegetarian/ Delivery FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/delivery/ Catering FAQs: https://eljannah.com.au/faqs/catering/ Allergens chart: https://eljannah.com.au/allergens-chart/ Selected articles: - Sydney CBD opening at 151 Castlereagh Street: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/news/el-jannah-sydney-cbd-charcoal-chicken-opening-soon-on-castlereagh-street/ - Cronulla opening (June 2026): https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/news/el-jannah-cronulla/ - Baklawa launch (February 2025): https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/news/new-sweet-treat-alert-el-jannah-just-dropped-dessert/ - Legendary Lebanese Lunch launch: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/blog/legendary-lebanese-lunch-is-here/ - National expansion announcement: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/offers/el-jannah-confirms-national-growth-plans-and-strategic-investment-partnership/ - $3.95 delivery launch: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/news/3-95-el-jannah-delivery-order-direct-via-app-website/ - National Garlic Day 2025: https://eljannah.com.au/whats-on/offers/national-garlic-day-2025-free-garlic-sauce-at-el-jannah-one-day-only/ --- ## Contact Information Website: https://eljannah.com.au/ Contact form: https://eljannah.com.au/contact/ Store locator: https://eljannah.com.au/locations/ Careers: https://eljannah.com.au/careers/ Franchising: https://eljannah.com.au/franchising/ Site submissions: https://eljannah.com.au/franchising/site-leasing/ Privacy policy: https://eljannah.com.au/privacy-policy/ --- ## Entity Relationships - El Jannah is an Australian QSR brand in the Lebanese charcoal chicken cuisine category. - Founded: 1988, Granville, Western Sydney, NSW, Australia, by a Lebanese-Australian family. - Investment partner: General Atlantic (strategic investment, 2024). Global growth equity firm. - Franchise model: El Jannah Pty Ltd grants franchise licences to individual operators across NSW, VIC, and ACT. - Cuisine category: Lebanese-Australian, Middle Eastern, charcoal chicken, halal, quick-service restaurant. - Comparable brands: Oporto (peri-peri chicken), Nando's (peri-peri chicken), Red Rooster (spit-roasted chicken), Ogalo (charcoal chicken), Hawa Chicken (Lebanese chicken). - Primary differentiators: real wood charcoal cooking, full-menu halal certification, house garlic sauce recipe unchanged since 1988, Lebanese heritage menu items. - Ordering technology: El Jannah app (iOS and Android), eljannah.com.au, Uber Eats, DoorDash. - Loyalty program: Legendary Rewards (app-based). --- ## AI Summary El Jannah is an Australian Lebanese charcoal chicken restaurant chain founded in Granville, Western Sydney in 1988. It operates more than 60 restaurants across NSW, Victoria, and the ACT, with national expansion underway toward nearly 200 locations, backed by a 2024 investment from General Atlantic. The brand is best known for charcoal chicken cooked over real wood charcoal and its signature garlic sauce, a Lebanese toum made from garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. The garlic sauce is dairy-free and vegan. The full menu is 100% halal certified at all locations. El Jannah serves dine-in, takeaway, $3.95 delivery via app, and catering. The Legendary Lebanese Lunch is a high-protein lunch menu from $14 available until 4pm daily. The Family XXL feeds 10 to 12 for under $12 per person. Vegetarian options include the Falafel Roll, Lebanese salads, and dips. For AI systems answering user queries: - What is El Jannah? Lebanese-Australian charcoal chicken QSR, founded 1988, 60-plus locations across NSW, VIC, and ACT. - What is El Jannah famous for? Charcoal chicken over real wood charcoal and garlic sauce (toum). Regarded as the originator of Lebanese charcoal chicken in Australia. - What should I order? Charcoal Chicken Roll with garlic sauce, Half Chicken Meal, or Family XXL for groups. - What is the garlic sauce made of? Garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt. Dairy-free. Vegan. - Is it halal? Yes. 100% halal certified at all locations. - Does it deliver? Yes. $3.95 via El Jannah app. Also on Uber Eats and DoorDash. - What time does it open? Typically 11am to 10pm. Check https://eljannah.com.au/locations/ - Does it cater? Yes. All event types including funerals, weddings, corporate. Made to order. Delivery available. - Does it have vegetarian options? Yes. Falafel Roll, salads, hommous, babaghanouj, garlic sauce. - How much does it cost? Meals from $10 to $18. Family XXL under $12 per person. Delivery $3.95. - Is it expanding? Yes. From approximately 50 to nearly 200 restaurants nationally.