GROW WITH YAKI YA!
A London-born Japanese fast-casual brand now building its Saudi chapter. Yaki Ya! has grown from a London idea into a recognised Japanese fast-casual brand with loyal customers, industry recognition and a distinctive food experience. As we build our Saudi presence through company-owned sites and selected franchise partners, we are looking for serious operators and investors who can protect the brand standard and grow with us.
WHAT WE’VE BUILT.
Yaki Ya! is more than a restaurant. It’s a scalable hospitality brand with a proven concept, a loyal customer base, and a business model designed for sustainable growth. With a successful foundation in the UK, we’re now expanding into Saudi Arabia and building the future of the brand.
LONDON-BORN BRAND
Proven in one of the world's most
competitive food markets.
CUSTOMER DEMAND
Thousands of loyal customers,
strong reviews and repeat visits.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Recognised by ARTA, Uber Eats,
Restaurant Guru and Restaurantji.
OPERATOR-READY SYSTEM
Proven systems built for
consistency, quality and growth.
NOW IN SAUDI ARABIA
A successful launch in Saudi Arabia,
marking the next chapter of our journey.
THE YAKI YA! ADVANTAGE.
Yaki Ya! combines a proven operating model, a distinctive brand, and a scalable business designed for sustainable growth. Here’s what makes the opportunity different.
EFFICIENT MODEL
A centralised production model removes dependency on specialist labour. Lean overheads, high throughput, and designed with operational efficiency in mind – built for scalability from day one.
GROWING DEMAND
Halal Japanese dining is a distinctive category with growing customer interest. Yaki Ya! combines authentic flavours, operational simplicity, and a proven brand experience designed for sustainable growth.
SCALABLE OPERATIONS
PLUG & PLAY
Centralised production removes complexity at branch level. Streamlined kitchen systems reduce costs, protect consistency, and make scaling across locations straightforward.
PROVEN TO SCALE
London – tested globally ready.
Validated in one of the world’s most competitive food markets.
From kiosks to flagship stores, the model flexes across locations while maintaining performance and brand consistency.
EARLY-MOVER ADVANTAGE
Secure prime territory now.
Join at an early stage of global expansion and access high-potential territories.
Position yourself as a founding partner with long-term upside and strategic support from day one.
THE WARMTH IS NOT AN ACCIDENT.
Most restaurant chains train staff to be polite. We train something harder. In Japanese culture, Omotenashi is the discipline of anticipating what a guest needs before they ask. It is not a personality trait — it is a practice: learned, tested, and held to a standard.
At Yaki Ya!, warmth drives more 5-star reviews than any dish on the menu. That is not luck. That is a culture built deliberately from day one.
When you franchise Yaki Ya!, you are not just buying a kitchen system — you are carrying a standard of hospitality that most chains spend decades trying to manufacture. It travels. It scales. And it is the reason customers come back.
You're never running it alone.
- 01 Site selection, lease negotiation and design support
- 02 Full operations manual and SOPs
- 03 Pre-opening training for management and kitchen team
- 04 Supply chain, procurement and central recipe library
- 05 Marketing launch plan, brand voice toolkit, digital assets, and ongoing campaign support aligned to the Yaki Ya! brand identity
- 06 Dedicated franchise business manager
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR.
- Are passionate about serving your local community.
- Understand the local market and are passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality.
- Have the investment and long-term commitment to build a successful business.
- Share our vision of bringing "Japanese Flavours. London Twist" to Saudi Arabia.