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The Halal Guys has announced a franchise deal to bring five new locations to South Carolina, its first expansion into the state. The deal is spearheaded by Shak Patel, a seasoned franchisee with over two decades of restaurant experience.
The Halal Guys has announced a franchise deal to bring five new locations to South Carolina. This is the brand's first expansion into the state. With locations initially set to open in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Columbia.
The new multi-unit deal is spearheaded by Shak Patel, a seasoned franchisee and former franchise business consultant. In 2017, Shak introduced Potbelly to Charlotte, N.C., becoming the brand's pioneer in the area. Currently owning multiple Potbelly locations, Shak brings over two decades of restaurant experience and a passion for customer care. Leading the venture with his partners Vrund Patel, COO, and Robert Parks, his longtime friend turned business partner, they form The Carolina Guys LLC.
Upon encountering The Halal Guys, Shak was captivated by its unparalleled uniqueness, recognizing it as the ideal brand to expand his portfolio. Shak shares, "I love the restaurant industry and couldn’t wait to find my next franchise to expand. Once I landed on The Halal Guys, I knew this was the right concept to grow my portfolio."
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on July 10, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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