Al Manakeesh franchise
2026 filing · April 29, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
Al Manakeesh at a glance
A restaurant serving manakeesh, Lebanese flatbreads baked with toppings. At the end of 2025 there were 2 Al Manakeesh locations in the US, 1 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Chicago Ridge, Illinois
- Typical size
- 1,500–2,200 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $261K–$403K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,500
- Includes $5,500 for the point-of-sale system
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross sales with a minimum of $750 a week, paid weekly, plus 1% to advertising (up to 3%)
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross sales; it can rise to 3%
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 2
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 2
- Most in Illinois and Ohio
From Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Al Manakeesh among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Al Manakeesh | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $332,165 | Costs less than 53% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,500 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 2 | Fewer than 82% of franchises |
How much a Al Manakeesh franchise costs
Opening one Al Manakeesh costs an estimated $261,430 to $402,900. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are equipment and fixtures ($110,000) and leasehold improvements ($15,000 to $100,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | ||
| Rent | $5,500 | $11,900 | |
| Security Deposits | $5,500 | $11,900 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $15,000 | $100,000 | |
| Architect | $0 | $8,000 | |
| Equipment and Fixtures | $110,000 | ||
| Décor | $15,000 | ||
| Point of Sale System | $5,500 | ||
| TV Screens for Menus | $2,000 | ||
| Opening Inventory | $30,000 | ||
| Start Up Print Package | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Local Advertising & Grand Opening | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Insurance | $3,000 | $7,500 | |
| Signs | $5,000 | $8,500 | |
| Approved Neon Supplier Employee Training Labor | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Professional Support (Attorneys and Accountants) | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Permits and Fees | $480 | $600 | |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $2,000 | |
| Office Supplies | $250 | $1,500 | |
| Phone System | $200 | $1,000 | |
| Security System and Cameras | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Additional Funds for 3 Months of Operating Expenses | $25,000 | $40,000 | |
| Total | $261,430 | $402,900 | |
Source: Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
Al Manakeesh franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,500, includes $5,500 for the point-of-sale system. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales with a minimum of $750 a week, paid weekly, plus 1% to advertising (up to 3%). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales; it can rise to 3%. |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Transferee Training Fee | Up to $5,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from page 13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Al Manakeesh publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 50
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $560K–$980K
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Al Manakeesh compares
Of the 112 bakery franchises on this site, Al Manakeesh is the 40th cheapest to open and the 89th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Al Manakeesh | Typical bakery brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $261K | $341K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $403K | $720K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $36K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 2 | 16 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 74 of 112 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 112 brands in bakery franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 (+1) | 1 | +1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 53
Where Al Manakeesh locations are
At the end of 2025, Al Manakeesh had locations in 2 states. The most are in Illinois and Ohio.
- Illinois1
- Ohio1
Source: Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 53
Who owns Al Manakeesh?
Al Manakeesh franchises are sold by Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Al Manakeesh filings
The figures on this page come from Al Manakeesh Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 29, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 29, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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