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Kansas
City, MO – April 2021 / Newsmaker Alert / The
Halal Guys, the largest American Halal street food concept in the world,
is expanding rapidly across the Midwest, announcing a multi-unit franchise
deal to open locations in Missouri. The first is slated for Kansas City,
Missouri, with at least four additional units to follow. The announcement
comes on the heels of an expansion into Ohio that will more than double
The Halal Guys’ footprint in the region.
Franchisee
Osama Hanif will bring the quintessential New York City street cart food
experience to Kansas City diners and is already scouting locations in historic
Westport and the Crossroads Art District.
“Our
team is beyond excited to bring The Halal Guys to Kansas City and beyond,”
said Hanif. “This is a fast-growing and diverse city that has shown so
much love for food from all corners of the world. The Halal Guys offers
an experience through their food that the people of Kansas City have been
wanting for years. Food brings people from all walks of life together,
and our goal is to introduce something new and exciting. Kansas City is
best known for its BBQ, but we’re willing to bet the community will view
The Halal Guys as their favorite go-to very soon!”
The
Halal Guys is the original creator of American Halal Food. The concept
originated in 1990 when an increasing demand for halal food from New York
taxi drivers inspired The Halal Guys’ three founders to leave behind their
hot dog cart and pursue halal-friendly platters and sandwiches.
Best
known for their craveable white sauce and customizable platters, The Halal
Guys specialize in flawlessly cooked, premium quality halal meals that
are seasoned to perfection and served with kind hospitality. Other menu
offerings include sandwiches, hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel and baklava.
With a loyal fan base as diverse as their flavor palate, The Halal Guys
currently operates more than 85 locations with multiple units under development
and plans to expand to 400 in the next several years.
“Midwest
expansion is a big focus for us,” said Ahmed
Abouelenein, CEO of The Halal Guys. “We are continuously looking for
ways to bring our food to more of our fans, and we are very excited about
this opportunity to join the vibrant Kansas City community.”
“We
believe that The Halal Guys is unlike any other quick service restaurant,”
added Hanif. “It’s not just a place to satisfy your hunger – it’s a destination
that offers an out-of-this-world experience for your taste buds. We feel
so blessed and humbled to be given the opportunity to bring that experience
to Kansas City.”
The
Halal Guys is partnered with Fransmart, the industry-leading franchise
development company behind the explosive growth of brands like Five Guys
Burgers & Fries and QDOBA Mexican Grill, to grow the brand. The concept
is actively looking for experienced multi-unit foodservice operators to
develop additional franchises in major markets across the United States
and internationally. To learn more about The Halal Guys franchising opportunities,
please visit www.Fransmart.com/the-halal-guys.
About
The Halal Guys
The
Halal Guys grew from humble beginnings as a food cart on the streets of
New York City to a global icon known as the largest American halal street
food concept in the world. The food cart was first parked on the corner
of 53rd and 6th Avenue in 1990 by three like-minded men from Egypt who
came to America in search of a better life. When the founders noticed many
Muslim cab drivers in New York City were looking for a place to buy halal
food in Manhattan, they created their first food cart that quickly grew
into a leading destination for American Halal fare. In 2014, The Halal
Guys began expanding its authentic halal cuisine from the food cart into
restaurants and now operates more than 85 locations within the United States,
Canada, Indonesia, South Korea and the United Kingdom. For more information,
visit www.TheHalalGuys.com
or connect on Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn,
YouTube
and Twitter.
About
Fransmart
Fransmart
is the global leader in franchise development, selling over 5,000 franchises
worldwide and turning emerging restaurant concepts into national and global
brands for 20 years. Company Founder Dan Rowe identified and grew brands
like Five Guys Burgers & Fries, QDOBA Mexican Grill, and The Halal
Guys from 1-5 unit businesses to the powerhouse chains they are today.
Fransmart’s current and past franchise development portfolio brands have
opened thousands of restaurants globally. Fransmart and their partner brands
are committed to franchise development growth. Follow Fransmart on Facebook,
LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. For more information, visit www.Fransmart.com.
Contacts:
Sophia
Groome
Fransmart
703-842-5400
Teagan
Epley
The
Halal Guys
614-304-1463 |
