How Fatoor Faris overcame most HR challenges?
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Fatoor Faris, a popular breakfast restaurant chain, faced multiple challenges in managing its HR operations — from recruitment and attendance tracking to payroll processing and the recurring delays it caused. That’s why Jisr HR system was the ideal choice to eliminate these challenges, save time, and put an end to repeated delays — all through smooth and simple processes. We spoke with Mr. Hassan Mahmoud Khairy, HR Manager at Fatoor Faris, about his experience with Jisr and how it helped him solve many HR management issues.
One HR officer can now manage attendance for all branches
Improved efficiency and faster responses to employee needs
More flexibility in managing shifts, overtime, and work hours

About Fatoor Faris
Fatoor Faris is a restaurant chain established in 2011, specializing in traditional breakfast dishes served with a modern twist. Founded by Faris Al-Turki, the idea started with the Twitter hashtag #فطور_فارس, which gained great interaction from followers — and from there, the concept of Fatoor Faris was born.
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Industry: Food & Beverage

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Employees Number: 500+
The Challenges
Before adopting Jisr, Fatoor Faris faced several HR challenges:
- Recruitment as the biggest challenge – managing hiring alongside other HR tasks was overwhelming.
- Delays in core HR tasks – multiple responsibilities often caused delays in handling employee affairs.
- Time and effort wasted – heavy manual processes consumed significant resources and affected efficiency.
- High costs – heavy dependency on printing and paper usage resulted in unnecessary expenses.
- Difficulty tracking attendance – delays in recording and monitoring working hours.
- Difficulty monitoring and evaluating performance – lack of time to regularly assess employee performance.
- Payroll delays – complex, time-consuming processes.
- Slow employee request processing – affecting overall employee satisfaction.
The Solutions
Since 2017, Jisr has transformed the way Fatoor Faris manages HR, particularly in the following areas:
- Employee Requests Before Jisr, issuing an employment letter could take one to two weeks. Now, with a single click via the app, the letter is sent directly to the employee’s email in less than a minute.
- HR Staffing Previously, each region required at least two HR officers. Today, all branches across Saudi Arabia are managed centrally from Jeddah by just one HR officer, saving the company from hiring seven extra employees.
- Payroll Processing Payroll used to take two to three days with Excel spreadsheets. Now, it’s completed in less than an hour, with automatic data verification against the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI).
- Technical Support Jisr’s support team responds quickly and resolves issues immediately. Frequent system updates keep the platform aligned with Ministry of Labor requirements and continuously improve features based on client feedback.
The Impact
With the digital transformation powered by Jisr, Fatoor Faris achieved remarkable improvements:
- Streamlined workflows – faster, more organized processes allowed the HR team to focus on strategic tasks.
- Faster, more accurate payroll – from 2–3 days to less than one hour with automated data extraction and verification.
- Centralized attendance tracking – one HR officer can now manage attendance for all branches across different regions.
- Easier scheduling – more flexibility in managing shifts, overtime, and work hours.
- Higher employee satisfaction – improved efficiency and faster responses to employee needs boosted overall morale.
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REQUEST A FREE DEMO"One of the most impressive aspects of Jisr is its regular updates that align with labor regulations. The technical support team is also outstanding — their quick response and guidance on resolving issues is invaluable. We recommend Jisr to all our colleagues and companies to solve their HR management needs."
- Hassan Mahmoud Khairy, HR Manager at Fatoor Faris
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