Shah's Halal
Shah’s Halal Franchising Inc. offers franchises for operating stand-alone fast-casual restaurants specializing in premium Halal-style cuisine, featuring dishes like chicken over rice, lamb over rice, falafel, gyros, salads, and an array of sauces and toppings derived from Afghan family recipes. The business model centers on licensing a proprietary system, including proprietary marks, recipes, and operations compliant with USDA and health regulations, with an initial investment of $207,000 to $410,000. It targets consumers across the United States seeking affordable, high-quality Halal food, emphasizing simple menus, quality ingredients, and community support.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% proprietary marketing fund + $500-$1,500 annual POS provider fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 50 Shah's Halal-branded restaurants that were open from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and provided gross sales information via the restaurants' POS system which were not owned, in whole or in part, or managed by Shah's Halal or an affiliate in the U.S.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Shah's Halal Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 89% of Fast Casual franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shah's Halal Current | $192K – $410K | $25K | 5.0% | 58 |
| 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Shah's Halal franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
72 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)
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 Shah's Halal franchise ranges from $192,000 to $410,000. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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