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The Halal Guys celebrates its 100th store, from its humble beginnings as a single food cart in midtown Manhattan to a global sensation. The brand was discovered by Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart, and has become a top-rated halal restaurant concept.
The Halal Guys was discovered by Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart when it was just a single food cart in midtown Manhattan.
“We are so grateful to reach this historic milestone as a business. From a food cart on the streets of New York City to an international franchise, we would not be here without the support of our first fans and customers. We thrive off growth and innovation and are excited to see what comes next,” says Ahmed Abouelenein, CEO of The Halal Guys.
The Halal Guys is a halal restaurant concept. Foodies around the world love the brand’s delicious platters and gyros. The Halal Guys was named one of the top 10 fast casual restaurants by USA Today, and Business Insider deemed its chicken and gyro platter the best street food in New York.
“The food and the story of The Halal Guys are both amazing. It’s truly the American Dream story brought to life and I’m lucky to be a part of it. The Halal Guys is, and will continue to be the largest, fastest and most dominant halal restaurant brand in the world all thanks to our amazing teams and customers,” said Rowe.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on April 21, 2022. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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