Al Manakeesh
Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC offers franchises for restaurants operating under the Al Manakeesh name, specializing in manakeesh, bagels, sandwiches, pizza, desserts, coffee, tea, and other food and beverage products prepared according to proprietary recipes and standards. Franchisees operate single-unit restaurants providing dine-in, carryout, and delivery services, typically in urban or suburban areas with a large concentration of people from Middle Eastern countries. The business model emphasizes high-quality ingredients and adherence to specified business formats, methods, and procedures in a competitive fast casual food market.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty (not less than $750/week) + 1% ad fund
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data represents the actual gross sales for the single company-owned Al Manakeesh Restaurant in Bridgeview, Illinois, which was the only unit in operation during 2024 and was open for four months.
* Average monthly gross sales ($179,564) and median monthly gross sales ($170,839) were explicitly stated in the provided text for the four months the restaurant was open (September to December 2024).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Al Manakeesh Compares to Other Fast Casual Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 79% of Fast Casual franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Al Manakeesh Current | $261K - $403K | $30K | 5.0% | 1 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K - $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K - $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K - $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M - $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K - $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K - $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Al Manakeesh franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Al Manakeesh franchise ranges from $261,430 to $402,900. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Al Manakeesh franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Al Manakeesh franchise is $179,564. The median revenue is $170,839.
How many Al Manakeesh franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Al Manakeesh has 1 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2025.
Is Al Manakeesh a good franchise to buy?
Al Manakeesh shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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