How can we help you?

Whether you’re looking for instructions on ordering, specifics about fundraising, questions regarding our business, or details about our food, we’ve assembled a list of FAQs – the most common questions we get at Zankou Chicken – in order to help you find the answers you’re looking for, quickly and easily.

How do I redeem my Free Small Side signup reward?

After you sign up with a Zankou Rewards account and login on the Zankou app, you can find your reward in your app Inbox screen. To redeem, start an order in the app (or on our website if you’re logged in there) and add any Small Side to your order. Your pre-tax subtotal should be $10 or more to qualify. At online checkout, hit the “Apply Available Offers” button and choose the “Free Small Side Reward”. If visiting us at one of our restaurants, let the cashier know that you’d like to redeem your offer. Then when prompted, scan your loyalty code found on the “Points” screen of the app and the cashier will apply your offer to your order for you.

Can I reorder a previous order online?

Yes, reordering a previous order is easy! Just create an account either on the website or in the Zankou Chicken app. After placing an online order, it will be saved in the “Past Orders” screen. From there, you can hit the “Reorder” button to quickly place a new order with your favorites already configured exactly the way you want so you can enjoy them again, and again, and again…

How does Zankou Rewards work?

Download the Zankou Chicken App and sign up. You’ll earn 10 points for every dollar you spend (rounded up or down to the nearest whole amount) either in-restaurant or when ordering online. Just scan your loyalty code at the register from the app or make sure you’re logged in with your Zankou Rewards account when ordering from the website or app. You can also sign up from zanouchicken.com/order but you’ll get a much better experience using our app.

Do you deliver?

You can now get Zankou Chicken delivered to your door! Please visit our Locations page for participating locations.

Can we use Zankou Chicken at our school auction to raise money using a gift certificate?

We encourage you to hold fundraisers with us at your local Zankou location. We do not donate cash or gift cards/certificates.

Do you sell large skewers of Shawerma and/or Tarna for a party we are throwing?

Yes we do. For details, you can download our Catering Menu here.

Do you have a catering menu?

Yes! Our new catering menu can be downloaded here.

Can I get a Family Meal and substitute the sides?

Yes. Please ask our cashiers for details on what may be substituted in the Family Meal.

Can I change what comes in my plate?

Yes. We now offer all sides available as options on your plate at no additional charge at our locations.

Can we order meat a la carte?

Yes. We have options available for our Chicken Tarna and Tri-Tip Shawerma “A La Carte” style (only the meat). You may also now purchase large amounts in a tray via our catering menu. For details, you can download our Catering Menu here.

What do I get for my points?

Cash in your points to get free food and more! All your Zankou favorites from our signature Cucumber Mint Lemonade to the Chicken Tarna® Wrap and even the Family Meal are available as rewards.

How do I cash in my points?

When ordering your meal, let the cashier know that you are a Zankou Rewards member and that you have a reward to redeem. Scan your loyalty code when asked or provide your phone number so we can look up your account. Then confirm with the cashier which reward you’d like to use. Below are the rewards that will be available to you and how many points you’ll need to redeem them:

  • Fountain Drink 250 points
  • Small Side 500 points
  • Wrap 1250 points
  • Bowl 1500 points
  • Plate 2000 points
  • Family Meal 3000 points

If you’re ordering online, make sure you’re logged in to the zankouchicken.com/order website or the Zankou Chicken app. At checkout, hit the “Apply Available Rewards” button and select which reward you’d like to apply to your online order.

Can I earn points with any purchase?

Only food items are eligible for earning points. You cannot earn points when purchasing gift cards. You CAN earn points when making an eligible purchase when using a gift card.

Where does Zankou Rewards work?

You can earn points and redeem rewards for online and in-restaurant orders only at the Zankou Chicken locations listed on zankouchicken.com/locations. For online orders, you must be logged in on either the Zankou Chicken app or from zankouchicken.com/order.

Do I need a smart phone?

No, but you’ll get the best experience when you do use our app. You can always sign up for Zankou Rewards on our website and earn points on online orders when logged in with your account. You can also provide your phone number to the cashier to look up your account and earn points for your in-restaurant orders.

When will points show up?

It may take between 24-48 hours for your points to hit your account.

What if I forget to scan my code at the register?

No problem. Just send a photo of your receipt to zankourewards@zankouchicken.com.  Please make sure the details of your receipt are legible in the photo and that the date of the receipt is within the last two weeks (14 days). Our team will review your email and apply points within about a week of your request if it’s valid.

Will my points expire?

Yes, unfortunately all good things must come to an end. Your points will expire one year (365 days) from when you earned them so make sure you’re cashing in those points for free stuff before you lose them.

Can I earn points when ordering delivery on another app or website?

You can only earn points on eligible items when ordering in-restaurant at participating locations listed on zankouchicken.com/locations or from the official zankouchicken.com/order website or Zankou Chicken app.

Do you use any MSG in any of your products?

Rest assured, we do not use monosodium glutamate (MSG).

How long does the hummus and mutabbal last in my fridge?

We recommend finishing the hummus or mutabbal within 3 days of purchase. It may last longer, but we recommend consuming it within 3 days of purchase for best taste and freshness.

Would you provide us any of your food to resell at our function?

We do not provide food for resale except for rare occasions that include fundraising with schools or other not-for-profit organizations, mainly local schools. If you are such an organization, please speak to a manager for details.

We will never provide food for resale to restaurants, food trucks, or for raffle organizations.

Can I organize a fundraiser at Zankou Chicken with my non-profit?

Yes! Simply speak to one of our managers if you wish to do a fundraiser with us. We can help your non-profit organization raise funds! If you’re a local school or other not- for-profit organization and you want to raise money, please let us know. We can give you up to 20% back on receipts if you hold your function at one of our stores (see manager for details). We’re excited to give back to our community. For more information, visit our Fundraising page.

Do you sell Gift Cards?

We do sell gift cards! Please inquire about purchasing one when you visit any of our restaurants or click here to purchase online.

Can I pay with a Gift Card on the website or in the Zankou Chicken app?

Yes! To protect your Gift Card balance, we do require that you create an account either on the website or the Zankou Chicken app in order to use your Gift Card at online checkout. When logged in, you will have the option to add your Gift Card as your payment method on the checkout screen.

Do you offer any discounts or promotions?

We do have some tasty perks but only for our most loyal fans! To get access to these exclusive offers, join our Zankou Rewards program by downloading our app and signing up.

Can you mail us food?

For obvious health and quality related issues, we would not mail any of our food items.

Why are some Zankou stores so different from others? Why are all the stores not listed on your web site?

We at Zankou Chicken want you to know that although we are opening more stores, the quality of the food we serve has maintained its high quality standards. The major improvements we’ve made recently will enhance your dining experience with us.

If you find that there is something different with your experience please check to see if the Zankou Chicken you visited belongs to the list of restaurants that our group manages found on our locations page.

Only the restaurants that we manage offer the unique experience you have come to love and expect for over 60 years, one that has become a life-long family tradition.

Do you have a corporate office? Where can we send samples of an item we wish to sell to you?

For distributors that wish to send us samples of products please send them to:

Zankou Enterprises Inc.
2360 E. 48th St.
Vernon CA 90058

How can I contact a store manager?

Each of our locations has an email address directly connected to their respective managers. A manager may be contacted for employment opportunities, to register a complaint with our service at any particular location, or for help with organizing a fundraiser.

We own a shopping center and would like Zankou to open a branch at our location. Where can we send our information?

We highly appreciate your consideration. We prefer locations with around 2500 square feet of space with at least 20 dedicated parking spots for our customers. We also prefer corner spaces with great visibility. If your location has the following features, please contact us at the form found at the bottom of this page and send us more information. Thank you.

We are opening a restaurant and are thinking about licensing Zankou. Would you provide us with a license?

No. We do not license our name or our products at this time.

Who can I contact for a customer service related issue at one of your stores?

Please contact us through the form below. Please keep your receipt so that we may investigate your inquiry.

Do you franchise?

Zankou Chicken is a family owned business and we do not franchise. We are not looking for investors and stores are not for sale either at this time.

Where does the name “Zankou” come from?

Zankou is the name of a beautiful river in Armenia. In Armenian “Zankag” means “bell”.

Do you give out your food’s recipes?

Unfortunately, we do not give out our recipes, but you can see our redesigned Menu section to learn more about our food. Thank you for your interest.

Do you have nutritional information on your food?

We do not have nutritional information for our menu items at this time. If we get that information, we will post it on our website and inside our restaurants.

Is Tarna made with white meat?

Chicken Tarna is made with both white and dark meat mixed during the creation process and cannot be made to include only white meat.

What is the difference between the roasted chicken and the chicken Tarna?

The roasted chicken wraps are made from our whole rotisserie chickens. The chicken Tarna is our trademark marinated chicken that sits on a spit and turns, similar to our steak shawerma. Tarna is a registered trademark of Zankou Enterprises Inc. and may not be used without written permission from us.

What is in your Tarna and Shawerma?

We carefully prepare all of our marinated meats with natural herbs and spices that marinate for at least 24 hours. Tarna is marinated chicken and Shawerma is marinated steak. Please see our Menu section to learn more. Please see Our Food page to learn more.

Is there wheat in any of your products?

The pita bread, and thus every wrap, and tabouleh salad both contain wheat. Everything else on the menu is wheat-free.

Do you have any vegan options in your menu?

Yes. The Falafel plate and wrap are both 100% vegan when you get them with the options we recommend

Is your food halal?

Our Anaheim location serves Halal certified food. The certification is available for public view, framed at the restaurant. Our other locations are not Halal certified. After having said that, all of our locations serve only the finest meats. The strictest quality standards are always followed at all the locations listed on this web site.

Gluten-free?

ALL of our menu items are gluten-free EXCEPT for the pita bread and Tabouleh Salad. Next time you visit, you may ask for “No Bread” on the ‘Chicken’, ‘Plate’, or ‘Side’ items. All wraps are made with pita bread, and therefore contain gluten.

What type of oil do you use in your garlic spread?

We use all natural vegetable oil, salt and 100% fresh raw California Garlic to make our garlic spread.

Here is a list of what we DO NOT use contrary to popular belief:

  1. lard
  2. mayonnaise
  3. butter
  4. eggs
  5. milk or milk-derived ingredients (our garlic sauce is lactose-free)
What type of oil do you use to make the falafel?

We use peanut oil to cook our falafel. Those allergic to peanut oil should avoid falafel entirely as well as the falafel cooking area whenever possible.

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