The Halal Guys
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching The Halal Guys franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
The Halal Guys franchise brings authentic Middle Eastern street food to the fast-casual dining market, specializing in platters and sandwiches featuring halal c
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The Halal Guys quick facts
- Is The Halal Guys a franchise?
- Yes. The Halal Guys offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 77 franchised and 4 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 69).
- How much does it cost to open a The Halal Guys franchise?
- The The Halal Guys Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $509,600 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 31). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the The Halal Guys initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- Does The Halal Guys disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The The Halal Guys FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 69). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many The Halal Guys locations are there?
- The FDD reports 81 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 69). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is The Halal Guys 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $509,600 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 70 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 3 Corporate locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 4 in 2025, to 81 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
The Halal Guys head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 31
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
76 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?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
70 locations
Revenue and other measures · 70 locations
- Who is counted
- The Halal Guys Reporting Franchised Restaurants; open full 12 months as of December 31, 2025
- Excluded
- 7 franchised restaurants not open a full 12 months as of December 31, 2025
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 69
Net −7 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
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 ($509,600) 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?
Reported units decreased from 85 to 81 in 2025. What drove the change?
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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 31
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The Halal Guys Reporting Franchised Restaurants; open full 12 months as of Dece… · PDF p. 69
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The Halal Guys Reporting Corporate Restaurants; open full 12 months as of Decem… · PDF p. 69
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 69
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
82 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.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
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. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 California 2023 — Start
“2023 16 0 0 0 0 1 15”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row; the review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 California 2025 — Nonrenewals
“2025 14 1 0 0 0 0 15”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 District of Columbia 2023 — Terminations
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Nevada 2024 — Reacquired
“2024 2 0 0 0 0 1 1”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Maryland 2024 — Terminations
“2024 5 0 0 0 0 2 3”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2024 — Ceased other
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Maryland 2023 — Opened
“2023 4 1 0 0 0 0 5”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2023 — Ceased other
“2023 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Iowa 2024 — Start
“2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Maryland 2023 — Terminations
“2023 4 1 0 0 0 0 5”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Illinois 2025 — Ceased other
“2025 4 1 0 0 0 1 4”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Nevada 2024 — Ceased other
“2024 2 0 0 0 0 1 1”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Iowa 2024 — Opened
“2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Maryland 2023 — Start
“2023 4 1 0 0 0 0 5”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Pennsylvania 2023 — End
“2023 7 1 2 0 0 2 6”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 entry. The review criteria allow only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Illinois 2025 — End
“2025 4 1 0 0 0 1 4”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2024 — End
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Iowa 2024 — Terminations
“2024 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row. The required check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Florida 2025 — Start
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 1 2”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.