With the opening of the first Red Rooster store in Kelmscott, Western Australia roughly four decades ago, few would have believed Red Rooster would grow into Australia’s largest roast chicken operation.

Key milestones

  • 1972

    Kailis family open the first Red Rooster store.

  • 1981

    Coles Myer purchases Red Rooster.

  • 1992

    Red Rooster acquires Big Rooster. With these stores converted, total store numbers grow to 230 Australia-wide.

  • 2002

    Red Rooster acquired by Australian Fast Foods Pty. Ltd. (AFF).

  • 2007

    As part of a management buy out (sponsored by Quadrant Private Equity), Quick Service Restaraunt Holdings (QSRH) aquires AFF, including Red Rooster.

  • 2010

    Red Rooster adds Free Range burgers, baguettes and wraps to its permanent menu.

  • Today

    Red Rooster operates over 360 stores across Australia and employs over 7,500 staff. While plenty has changed over the years, Red Rooster is still the takeaway you don’t have to think twice about!