The Halal Guys franchise
The Halal Guys began as a New York City food cart and now runs fast-casual restaurants serving chicken and gyro platters over rice with its famous white sauce. At the end of 2025 there were 81 The Halal Guys locations in the US, 77 franchised and 4 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $418K–$1.31M
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 81−11 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2014
- Franchisor based in
- Astoria, New York
- Time to open
- Must open within 12 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From The Halal Guys Franchise Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a The Halal Guys franchise costs
Opening a single The Halal Guys restaurant costs an estimated $417,600 to $1,310,250. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: The Halal Guys Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 27
The Halal Guys franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, per restaurant. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Halal Guys Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales to the worldwide creative marketing fund, plus 1% on local advertising. |
Source: The Halal Guys Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Halal Guys publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives average gross revenue for 70 franchised and 3 corporate restaurants open all of 2025. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: The Halal Guys Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 68
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88 (0) | 5 | 8 |
| 2024 | 80 (−8) | 4 | 12 |
| 2025 | 77 (−3) | 4 | 10 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: The Halal Guys Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 69
How The Halal Guys compares
Of the 46 fast food franchises on this site, The Halal Guys is the 13th cheapest to open and the 45th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Halal Guys | Typical fast food |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $418K | $701K |
| Royalty | 6% | 5% |
| Closed or left per year | 11.7% | 2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −12.5% | +6.3% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 39 of 46 |
Typical is the median across the 46 brands in fast food franchises.
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The Halal Guys franchise questions
How long does it take to open a The Halal Guys?
Must open within 12 months of signing, according to The Halal Guys's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does The Halal Guys help with financing?
No. The Halal Guys does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do The Halal Guys franchisees get a protected territory?
No. The Halal Guys grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another The Halal Guys can open nearby.
How long is a The Halal Guys franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is The Halal Guys growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 19 franchised locations opened and 30 closed or left, a net change of −12.5%. About 11.7% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 2% typical for fast food franchises.
How does The Halal Guys compare with other fast food franchises?
Of the 46 fast food franchises here, The Halal Guys is the 13th cheapest to open (low end $418K against a $701K median) and the 45th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is above the 5% median.
Does The Halal Guys say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives average gross revenue for 70 franchised and 3 corporate restaurants open all of 2025. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is The Halal Guys based?
The Halal Guys Franchise Inc is based in Astoria, New York and the brand has sold franchises since 2014.