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    Shahs Halal

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Shahs Halal franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Shah's Halal franchise specializes in authentic halal cuisine, serving Middle Eastern and South Asian dishes to communities seeking high-quality halal dining op

    Headline figures

    Shahs Halal quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Shahs Halal franchise?
    The Shahs Halal Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $192,000–$450,000 for full-size franchise estimated initial investment low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $450,000 for full-size franchise estimated initial investment high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Shahs Halal charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Shahs Halal disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Shahs Halal FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 55). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    Is Shahs Halal a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $192,000 – $450,000 (Full-size franchise estimated initial investment low); $450,000 (Full-size franchise estimated initial investment high); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 73 Franchisee-operated locations; revenue for 10 Franchisee and company-owned status not specified in table locations; other measures for 15 Owned in full or part or managed by franchisor/affiliate locations; revenue for 10 Franchisee and company-owned status not specified in table locations. They are not combined.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Full-size franchise estimated initial investment lowPDF p. 23$192,000 – $450,000
    • Full-size franchise estimated initial investment highPDF p. 23$450,000

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty rateMain ongoing fee

    31 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 73 locations

    Who is counted
    73 Shah’s Halal-branded U.S. restaurants, not owned in whole or in part or managed by Shah’s Halal or affiliate; open Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2025 and reporting POS gross sales
    Period
    Average gross sales
    Excluded
    56 of 129 did not operate the full year or provide complete sales data; company/affiliate owned/managed outlets are excluded.
    Method
    Historical gross sales from POS information; restaurants operating for full stated period and providing complete sales data

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Bottom 10 Shah’s Halal-branded restaurants operating in 2025
    Method
    Historical gross sales from POS information; restaurants operating for full stated period and providing complete sales data

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 15 locations

    Who is counted
    15 Shah’s Halal-branded U.S. restaurants owned in whole or part or managed by Shah’s Halal or affiliate; Table 4 states Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2024
    Period
    Restaurants meeting or exceeding average
    Excluded
    The FDD narrative describes 4 of 19 owned/managed restaurants excluded for not operating the full year and/or incomplete POS data; Table 4 caption states 2024.
    Method
    Historical gross sales from POS system

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Top 10 Shah’s Halal-branded restaurants operating Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2025 and providing gross sales information
    Method
    Historical gross sales from POS information; restaurants operating for full stated period and providing complete sales data

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($192,000 – $450,000) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 73 Shah’s Halal-branded U.S. restaurants, not owned in whole or in part or mana… · PDF p. 55
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 10 Shah’s Halal-branded restaurants operating in 2025 · PDF p. 55
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 15 Shah’s Halal-branded U.S. restaurants owned in whole or part or managed by S… · PDF p. 55
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 10 Shah’s Halal-branded restaurants operating Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2025 and prov… · PDF p. 55

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.

    57 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

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    Owner participation

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    Territory language

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    Litigation disclosure

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    Bankruptcy disclosure

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    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 2 national Total transfers — 2024

      “Totals 2024 2”

      Note: Could not confirm the quoted text on cited PDF page 56; leaving unresolved.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 58 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table 3a national franchised outlets outlets opened — 2024

      “2024 0 36 0 0 0 0 36”

      Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.