Buzzing Shawarma franchise
2026 filing · July 17, 2026
Buzzing Shawarma at a glance
A fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant serving marinated chicken and beef shawarma, grilled fish, hummus and baba ghanoush.
The business
- Franchisor
- Buzzing Franchising Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,500–2,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $256K–$772K
- A full restaurant
- Franchise fee
- $32,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly to monthly, plus advertising contributions
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
Support and records
From Buzzing Franchising Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Buzzing Shawarma among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Buzzing Shawarma | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $513,600 | Costs more than 65% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $32,000 | Lower than 72% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Buzzing Shawarma franchise costs
Opening a full restaurant costs an estimated $255,700 to $771,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($75,000 to $450,000) and kitchen equipment ($75,000 to $145,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $32,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $3,000 | $4,000 | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits (3 mos) | $18,000 | $34,750 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $75,000 | $450,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $15,000 | $25,000 | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $5,000 | $14,000 | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $750 | $2,500 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Kitchen Equipment | $75,000 | $145,000 | |
| TV, Cameras, and other Supplies | $4,000 | $6,500 | |
| Computer and POS System & Kiosks | $6,500 | $11,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,450 | $3,250 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10,000 | $25,000 | |
| Total | $255,700 | $771,500 | |
Source: Buzzing Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 21
Buzzing Shawarma franchise fee
The franchise fee is $32,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Buzzing Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly to monthly, plus advertising contributions. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
| POS and Software Fees | Approximately $500 per month plus transaction costs |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| In-Store Training Fee | $500 per day plus our expenses |
| Local Advertising | 1% of Gross Revenues |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Buzzing Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 16
Other fees as filed, from pages 16–19. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Buzzing Shawarma does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Buzzing Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 49
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $570K–$1M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Buzzing Shawarma compares
Of the 309 fast food franchises on this site, Buzzing Shawarma is the 75th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Figure | Buzzing Shawarma | Typical fast food brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $256K | $353K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $772K | $786K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $32K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 0 | 23 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 189 of 309 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 309 brands in fast food 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Buzzing Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, page 50
Who owns Buzzing Shawarma?
Buzzing Shawarma franchises are sold by Buzzing Franchising Inc.
From Buzzing Franchising Inc’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 14. |
|---|---|
| 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: Buzzing Franchising Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 14, bankruptcy on page 14
Buzzing Shawarma filings
The figures on this page come from Buzzing Franchising Inc’s 2026 filing, issued July 17, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | July 17, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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