Red Rooster chicken and chips

Red Rooster is a quintessential Australian fast-food chain that specializes in roast chicken, fried chicken, and associated side dishes like chips and gravy. Founded in 1972 by the Kailis family in Kelmscott, Western Australia, it was originally established to provide a healthier alternative to the deep-fried options dominating the market at the time by focusing on slow-roasted chicken.

Over the decades, the brand has expanded significantly across the Australian continent. While it has seen changes in corporate ownership, it has remained a staple of the Australian quick-service restaurant industry. The manufacturing and preparation of its products occur locally within Australia, utilizing domestic poultry supplies and ingredients to maintain its signature taste and support local agricultural sectors.

Today, Red Rooster is part of a larger hospitality portfolio managed by PAG Asia Capital. As the ultimate owner, PAG facilitates the brand's growth and modernization, including the introduction of new menu items like 'Reds Fried Chicken' to compete with international chains while maintaining the brand's heritage as an Australian-born household name.