From One Food Cart to a Global Sensation, The Halal Guys Celebrates 100th Store
The Halal Guys was discovered by Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart when it was just a single food cart in midtown Manhattan.
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The Halal Guys was discovered by Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart when it was just a single food cart in midtown Manhattan.

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Mark is the former Senior Director of Development for Restaurant Franchise Development Company, Fransmart, where he was responsible for the expansion of brands such as Five Guys Burgers, Qdoba, The Halal Guys, and Freshii.

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