HALAL GUYS (THE)
The Halal Guys is a quick-service restaurant franchise specializing in American Halal cuisine, offering signature meats and sauces over rice as well as other popular food items for dine-in and take-out. Restaurants operate under a proprietary system featuring distinctive branding, recipes, operations standards, and are typically located in high-traffic areas like strip malls and lifestyle centers with 1,500-2,000 square feet of space. The business model involves franchising unit or multi-unit operations to serve the general public in the competitive quick-service restaurant market, particularly targeting consumers interested in unique Halal food options.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% Worldwide Creative Marketing Fee + $250/wk (~$1,083/mo) Technology Operations Fee + $505/mo other fixed (loyalty $150, online ordering $175, digital menus $60, gift card $20, mystery shops up to $100)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How HALAL GUYS (THE) Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HALAL GUYS (THE) Current | $418K – $1.3M | $45K | 6.0% | 93 |
| 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
+7 more states
Franchisee Contacts
88 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, breach of contract, and claims under state franchise practices acts involving former or prospective franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a HALAL GUYS (THE) franchise ranges from $417,600 to $1,310,250. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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