Mohammed Alzain: -The Spinning Success Story of the Coffee Leader Who Runs the World’s Largest Halal Coffee Chain

Saudi Arabian Jeddah based Al-Amjaad Group is renowned for its successful coffee business, barn’s, which was established in 1992 as a homegrown specialty coffee brand. With a progressive company culture, barn’s has become the largest and one of the oldest coffee shop businesses in Saudi Arabia. Al-Amjaad has adopted a franchising model to expand the reach of barn’s while maintaining full ownership of approximately 30 percent of its branches. This strategy has proven effective, with the number of barn’s branches growing from around 130 in 2018 to over 550 today, including more than 150 fully owned by Al-Amjaad. As the CEO of Barns coffee, Al Zain’s remarkable achievements and contributions to Al Amjaad Group can be attributed to his unwavering determination, inquisitive mindset, and exceptional ability to drive tangible results. These qualities have positioned him as an ideal leader who guides and inspires the organization towards continued success. Mohamed Al Zain CEO of Barns café, said: “It’s an exhilarating time to be the coffee shop leader in Saudi Arabia and we dedicate this our loyal customers .We’re proud of our 30-year legacy in Saudi Arabia and are energized by the opportunity to bring the Barns experience to new customers worldwide in the future by opening more outlets through franchising route with the aim of achieving 1000 outlets globally by 2030. Mohammed Al Zain CEO, Barns Café (Al Amjaad Group),Saudi Arabia Mohammed Al Zain, the CEO of Al-Amjaad, stresses the importance of conducting comprehensive  market studies, including assessing the size and share of the market in Saudi Arabia, prior to pursuing expansion endeavors. This unwavering dedication to making informed decisions has been instrumental in driving the company’s ongoing accomplishments. Under his Leadership barns coffee is planning to focus on drive-thru stores and smaller format sites, with initial international expansion likely to target fellow Middle East ,European, Asian and North African markets. To stay relevant in the market and cater to evolving demand, Al-Amjaad Group embraces continuous improvement and innovation. Since 2018, the company has successfully made several alterations to strengthen barn’s brand identity and resonate with customers. Notably, there was a significant rebranding from “Barn Café” to “barn’s”, featuring a lowercase “b” in the logo to appeal to the youth market. Another accomplishment attributed to Eng. Al Zain is the diversification of barn’s shop categories, targeting various market segments. Initially operating as drive-thru coffee outlets, barn’s expanded its offerings by introducing a premium line with dedicated seating areas in early 2021. As a result of this expansion, the company has successfully established 40 coffee shops so far, each equipped with inviting seating areas. Additionally, barn’s X, an elite brand catering to different customer segments, was launched in 2020 and expanded to 4 branches as of today. Each cup has a story and so does Barn’s. Since 1992. Standing through thick and thin, we witnessed the progressive era within the Kingdom and marked our presence as the first coffee shop drive thru and one of the first local coffee brands. With every cup, the serving has been made deliciously lovable for you. Through constantly exploring the market and investing time in our products range, a worthy cup is all that our eyes are set on. “The love for coffee is mutual. With almost twenty million annual visitors to the Makkah region to complete their Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, our brand is privileged to build connections with people from all around with the help of its strategic location. Millions of customers become the part of our ecstatic experience as we serve them one of the most memorable cup of coffee found across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” Added Zain. A cup that is topped off with perfectly roasted joy and that is bound to brighten your day with that first sip.The diverse range of products, more than two hundred coffee shops in multiple cities and a drive to expand aggressively, keeps us awake to spread the undying love coffee brings. From roasted coffee beans to a hot cup, from bakery savories to a range of customizable beverage options, at Barn’s, we are spreading a unique coffee experience with our local storefronts. Our coffee machines are state of the art, demonstrating barista experience that is unparalleled. With a remarkable track record of success in business strategy and execution, Mohammed Al Zain takes pride in his legacy. Over the past few years, he has demonstrated his visionary and innovative leadership, as the head of Al-Amjaad. Through his unwavering loyalty to the company and its customers, both parties have benefited greatly. Eng. Al Zain acknowledges the pivotal role played by the Board of Directors and the exceptional team in achieving these accomplishments, stating: “Without their support and confidence, none of these achievements would have been possible.” Barn’s X Barns, a destination for authentic and premium coffee since 1992, has opened  its first branch for specialized coffee called BARNSX in Al-Zahra district, Jeddah. The branch has been created with a tailored ambience and claims to offer its guests a “unique and immersive” sit-in experience.  “True to the tradition of esteemed hospitality, friendly staff trained to the highest level of service deliver the elite level of unforgettable experience customers have come to expect from the coffee house,” the statement said. In addition to the portfolio of exquisite coffees, sourced green coffee beans selected from the finest coffee fields across different regions, including Gotiti and Hampella in Ethiopia, and Antioquia in Colombia, create new and unique concoctions. “The passion for genuine hospitality and creativity has resulted in a continuous expansion of Barn’s Café offering its guests the new sit-in experience at Barn’s X with innovative concepts and designs for an exceptional specialized coffee experience.”From Barnie’s to Barncafe to Barn’s X, the café has become synonymous with authentic coffee flavors in the Arab world . Developing a sustainable coffee corporation: One of the objectives of the International Coffee Agreement 2007 is to encourage Members to develop a sustainable coffee sector in economic, social and environmental terms. This is reinforced by

Saudi-based Halal café chain “Barns Coffee” inks Expansion to ASEAN Countries with Malaysia as its hub.

Dubai:  Saudi based  world’s Largest Halal coffee chain, Barns Coffee  plans to Expand franchises in the ASEAN  countries, Barns Coffee , headquartered in Saudi, currently has over 600 locations and has announced plans to achieve 1000 outlets globally by 2030. Premier Fine Foods SDN BHD division of Harta Group , Malaysia  signed an MOU with Barns Coffee, Parent Company Al Amjaad Group , to develop and operate the new coffee shops in  Malaysia and other ASEAN countries. Dr Radzali Hassan , MD of Harta Group, Malaysia and Sultan Al Mutlaq, Head of Franchise of Barns Coffee,Saudi Arabia Premier fine foods plans to start 25 outlets in Kuala Lumpur as the Hub and expand  franchises to other ASEAN countries which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,  Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam in to achieve 300 outlets in next ten years. Premier Fine foods will make use of its existing network in Southeast Asia to support operation of the new businesses, which will have menus tailored to local tastes focused on business growth in the Asian consumer market. “We believe the potential of ASEAN market remains huge with the total population of all ASEAN states amounted to an estimated 666.19 million, and there has been an accelerated growth in the ASEAN coffee market showing its potentials for local and international café brands to continuously exploit. Said Dr. Radzali Hassan, Group Managing Director Malaysia based  Harta Group and Chairman of Malaysia Franchise Association. Founded in 1992 by the Al Amjaad Group, Barn’s currently operates more than 600 stores across Saudi Arabia.Barns believes in the eternal legacy of coffee, and the love and memories it brings up for coffee lovers. From roasted beans to a piping hot cup of coffee, freshly-baked savories to a range of customizable beverages – Barns has created and continues to innovate a unique coffee experience with local storefronts. We’re delighted to commemorate Barns 30-year journey in the region and International expansion with the expansion of our outlets to Asian Markets to achieve our goal of 1000 outlets by 2030. Our Association with Malaysia counterpart, Premier Fine foods SDN BHD will  strengthen our brand presence in the Asian markets,” said Mohamed Al Zain ,CEO of Al Amjad Group. The ASEAN countries isn’t the only international market seeing aggressive expansion from Barns. The chain recently signed for London expansion to target European markets. Coffee market in ASEAN Countries amounts to US$8.24bn in 2023. The market is expected to grow annually by 7.81% (CAGR 2023-2028). One notable trend in the coffee market is the growing demand for specialty coffee. Consumers are seeking unique and high-quality coffee experiences, exploring different flavor profiles, and appreciating the artistry and craftsmanship involved in coffee production. Mohamed AL Zain ,CEO- Barns Coffee (AL Amjaad Group),Saudi Arabia Coffee market in ASEAN Countries amounts to US$8.24bn in 2023. The market is expected to grow annually by 7.81% (CAGR 2023-2028). One notable trend in the coffee market is the growing demand for specialty coffee. Consumers are seeking unique and high-quality coffee experiences, exploring different flavor profiles, and appreciating the artistry and craftsmanship involved in coffee production.