The Halal Guys
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 77
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys have been serving up Authentic American Halal Food since 1990, offering a delicious and diverse menu that includes Chicken, Gyro, and Falafel Platters. Whether you're in the mood for a flavorful Chicken Platter or craving a savory Gyro Sandwich, The Halal Guys have you covered. With their commitment to safety as the number one priority, they now offer delivery and takeout options to ensure your convenience. Their menu also features tantalizing sides like Baba Ghanoush and Hummus, as well as irresistible desserts including Baklava and Chocolate Chip Cookies. With full-service catering available, The Halal Guys are ready to cater any event or celebration. Join their Rewards program to earn points and enjoy exclusive benefits. Experience the difference at The Halal Guys, where their dedication to quality and flavor shines through in every bite.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$45k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,500 – 2,000 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement - Development Fee
$135k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations77
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings7
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-3.8%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-6.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.7×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$864k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open11 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.