Fried Loud.
Served Fresh.

Hand-breaded chicken, fries we cut every morning, and a menu built for Dar es Salaam. Eight locations. One serious craving.

Halal Certified Fries cut daily 8 Branches across Tanzania

One kitchen.
One mission.

Kookoos was born from a simple frustration: Dar es Salaam had plenty of fried chicken, but none of it was great. Frozen patties, reheated oil, zero soul. We thought this city deserved more — so we built it ourselves.

We opened our first outlet with a tiny team and one rule: everything fresh, every day. Real chicken, hand-breaded to order. Fries cut by hand every morning. Sauces we actually spent months perfecting. No shortcuts.

People noticed. Word spread. The queues showed up. And one location became eight.

Hapa Kuku Tu.
Here, it's only chicken.

That's what we do — and we do it better than anyone. Every single morning, before any outlet opens, the team is already in the kitchen — cutting potatoes into fries by hand. Not from a freezer bag. Not pre-cut. By hand, with a knife, that day.

Our chicken is marinated for hours, breaded in our signature seasoning, and fried to order. Our Sauced'Up range — cheese, honey, pilipili, BBQ — was developed right here in Dar, for Dar.

We're not trying to be the biggest fast food chain. We're trying to be the one you actually crave.

Born in Dar.
Built for Africa.

Kookoos started in Dar es Salaam, but the vision was never just one city. East Africa is home to hundreds of millions of people who deserve better fast food — fresh ingredients, bold flavour, and a brand that actually comes from here.

We're building something Africa hasn't seen before: a homegrown fried chicken brand that competes with the global giants — not by copying them, but by being unapologetically local. Tanzanian recipes. East African energy. Continental ambition.

From Dar to Nairobi. From Kampala to Kigali. Wherever there's a city that's hungry for something real — that's where Kookoos is headed.

★ Dar es Salaam → Nairobi → Kampala → Kigali

Proudly Tanzanian · Prices in TSH

The Menu

Hand-breaded chicken, bold sauces, fresh-cut fries — everything you came for.

Dripping in flavour

Sauced'Up

Take any of our Krispy Chicken pieces and drench them in your choice of sauce. Cheese, Honey, Sweet & Sour, Pili Pili, or BBQ — each one made in-house. That's what we call Sauced'Up.

Balaa Box · 2 Pcs + Side · TSH 11,000 Balaa Box Max · 3 Pcs + Side · TSH 14,000

Pick Your Sauce

Also available: Sweet & Sour sauce

Kookoos staff welcoming customers at the door

Pieces

TSH 7,500

Pieces

TSH 11,000

Pieces

TSH 18,000

Pieces

TSH 42,000

+ TSH 500 per piece for Sauced'Up

Cold Drinks

Soda

TSH 1,500

Water

TSH 1,000

Juice

TSH 1,000

Cafe Menu

Hot drinks brewed fresh at our cafe counter.

Black Coffee

TSH 5,000

White Coffee

TSH 5,000

Espresso

TSH 5,000

Cafe Latte

TSH 5,000

Cappuccino

TSH 5,000

Black Tea

TSH 5,000

White Tea

TSH 5,000

Hot Chocolate

TSH 5,000

Superball Cone

TSH 2,000

Choco Chix

TSH 2,000

Pecho

TSH 2,000

Nattis

TSH 2,000

String Duo

TSH 2,000

Hungry?
Thought so.

Call your nearest Kookoos or walk in. Delivery is on all major apps.

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Franchise Opportunities

Build With
Kookoos.

Join one of Tanzania's fastest-growing QSR brands and build a high-performing food business with proven systems.

Proven systems Full launch support Proudly Tanzanian

Own a Kookoos

The brand

Why Kookoos?

Kookoos is a fast-growing Tanzanian QSR brand built on bold flavour, strong customer demand, and operational excellence.

With busy outlets, a loyal customer base, and a concept designed for scale, Kookoos is positioned to expand across Tanzania and beyond.

Proven demand with strong repeat customers

Scalable menu and efficient operations

Strong brand identity and local relevance

Positioned for rapid expansion

Market context

The Opportunity

The demand for high-quality, affordable QSR in Tanzania continues to grow rapidly.

Kookoos is built to meet this demand — with efficient operations, strong margins, and high repeat customer behaviour.

This is an opportunity to be part of Kookoos early — before the market becomes saturated.

6 Outlets in Dar

100% Halal Certified

0 Frozen fries

1 Brand, one standard

The partnership

What you get as a Kookoos partner

Everything we've learned building eight busy outlets across Dar es Salaam — packaged, documented, and handed to you.

Full access to the Kookoos brand and concept
Store design and setup guidance
Supplier and sourcing network
Staff training systems
Marketing and launch support
Ongoing operational support
Access to new products and campaigns

Is this you?

Who we're looking for

We partner with a limited number of operators each year. We are looking for individuals or groups who:

Have the capital to invest and scale
Are serious about building a long-term business
Can operate at high standards
Understand their local market

Commitment

Investment

Serious Partners Only $200,000+ Minimum investment · depending on location & format

Kookoos franchise opportunities require a minimum investment starting from $200,000, depending on location and format.

We are focused on building long-term, high-quality partnerships — not rapid, uncontrolled expansion.

Step by step

The Process

1
Register your interest

Fill in the franchise application form below.
2
Initial screening

We review your application and get in touch.
3
Discussion & evaluation

A deeper conversation about the opportunity, your market, and fit.
4
Site selection & approval

Together we identify and approve the right location.
5
Launch

Build-out, training, and grand opening — with our full support.

Kookoos Franchise Requirements

We partner with a limited number of operators each year.

Franchise opportunities require a minimum investment starting from $200,000.

We are looking for serious partners with the ambition and capability to build and scale high-performing locations.

Let's talk

Register your interest

Complete the form below and we'll be in touch.

Basic Details

Full Name * Email Address *

Phone Number * Current Location (City, Country) *

Investment Readiness What is your available investment capital? *

Business Experience Do you have prior business or F&B experience? *

If yes, please describe briefly *

Market Intent Where are you looking to open a Kookoos location? *

Do you have a specific site in mind? *

Timeline When are you looking to launch? *

Your Intent Why are you interested in Kookoos? *

I understand that Kookoos franchise opportunities require a minimum investment of $200,000

Good questions, actual answers

FAQ

Is Kookoos Halal?

Yes, absolutely. We are Halal Certified.

Do you offer delivery?

We do. Call your nearest branch or order through your favourite delivery app — we're on all the major ones.

Are your ingredients fresh?

Fresh is an understatement. We don't even use frozen fries — we cut them every morning so they hit exactly how they should.

What payment methods do you accept?

Cash, mobile money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money), and card — whatever works for you.

What are your opening hours?

Most Kookoos outlets are open daily from 9AM to 11PM. We're also rolling out 24-hour locations soon.

Don't just stand there

Hungry?
Thought so.

Serious partners only.

Get in touch

We're here

Email Us

For general enquiries, catering, feedback, or franchise questions.

Kookoos.tz@gmail.com

Catering & Events

Planning a birthday, corporate event, or private function? We'll bring the chicken.

Send a catering enquiry

Franchise with Us

Ready to build with Kookoos? Start with our full franchise application.

Go to franchise page

Don't take our word for it

What people say

Best fried chicken in Dar, hands down. Crispy, juicy, fresh — the whole package. Fries are unreal too. Once you try it you keep coming back.

Kevin M.★★★★★

Kookoos wanajua kazi yao wallahi. Chicken iko tamu sana, fries ni fresh kila siku, na portions zao ni kubwa. Familia yangu yote tunapenda hapa.

Juma S.★★★★★

Took my kids there for the first time and now they won't stop asking to go back. The Bomba Box is great value — chicken, fries, drink, everyone's happy. Staff are super friendly too.

Aisha R.★★★★★

Huduma yao ni nzuri sana na chakula kinakuja haraka. Nilitry burger yao for the first time — sasa ndio lunch yangu ya kila wiki. Highly recommend!

Rehema B.★★★★★

I've been to all 8 branches and the quality is always the same — that consistency is rare in Dar. Masana is my local but Kigamboni hits different on a Sunday.

Brian T.★★★★★

Nimeenda tena na tena — sijachoka bado! Pilipili sauce yao ni kitu kingine kabisa. Na staff wanapendeza, kila mara wana tabasamu.

Baraka N.★★★★★

Fried Loud.Served Fresh.

We don't cut corners.We cut potatoes.

Fan favourites

Balaa Box Max

Bahati Box

Double Baga

Boneless Box

Find a Kookoos

Kookoos Masana

Kookoos Kamata Kariakoo

Kookoos Kigamboni

BirthdayParties

What people say

More than just chicken.

Follow @kookoos.tz

Hungry?Thought so.

Our Story

One kitchen.One mission.

Hapa Kuku Tu.Here, it's only chicken.

Our promises

Always Fresh

100% Halal

Proudly Tanzanian

Born in Dar.Built for Africa.

Company Stats

This is us.

Hungry?Thought so.

The Menu

Box Meals

Bahati Box

Bomba Box

Bomba Box Max

Boneless Box

Sauced'Up

Pick Your Sauce

Cheese

Honey

Pili Pili

BBQ

Burgers

Baga

Double Baga

Bites & Tenders

Strips

Pops

Nuggets

Krispy Chicken

Family Combo

Family Combo

Sides

Fujofries

Bongo Banana

Salad

Drinks & Cafe

Cold Drinks

Cafe Menu

Ice Cream

Hungry?Thought so.

Find a Kookoos

All eight branches

Kookoos Masana

Kookoos Kamata Kariakoo

Kookoos Kigamboni

Kookoos Bahari Beach

Kookoos Tegeta

Kookoos Sinza Mori

Kookoos Bagamoyo

Kookoos Mwenge

Good to know

Open every day

Call or WhatsApp

Delivery too

Karibu. Come hungry.

Hungry?Thought so.

Build WithKookoos.

Why Kookoos?

Proven demand with strong repeat customers

Scalable menu and efficient operations

Strong brand identity and local relevance

Positioned for rapid expansion

Fried Loud.
Served Fresh.

We don't cut corners.
We cut potatoes.

Birthday
Parties

Hungry?
Thought so.

One kitchen.
One mission.

Hapa Kuku Tu.
Here, it's only chicken.

Born in Dar.
Built for Africa.

Hungry?
Thought so.

Hungry?
Thought so.

Hungry?
Thought so.

Build With
Kookoos.

Hungry?
Thought so.

Hungry?
Thought so.

You asked.
We answered.

Hungry?
Thought so.