Hommies Shawarma franchise
2026 filing · April 20, 2026
Hommies Shawarma at a glance
A fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant serving shawarma wraps, bowls and salads. At the end of 2025 there were 1 Hommies Shawarma locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Burbank, Illinois
- Typical size
- 1,500–2,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $235K–$454K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- $30,000 for later franchises under a development agreement
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus a marketing fund contribution of up to 2% (not currently charged)
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross revenue, not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 2 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Hommies Shawarma among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Hommies Shawarma | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $344,250 | Costs less than 51% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a Hommies Shawarma franchise costs
Opening one Hommies Shawarma costs an estimated $235,000 to $453,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($30,000 to $125,000) and kitchen equipment ($60,000 to $90,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $3,000 | $4,500 | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits (3 months) | $15,000 | $22,500 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $30,000 | $125,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $15,000 | $35,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $10,000 | $25,000 | |
| Signage | $5,000 | $12,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $4,000 | $8,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Kitchen Equipment | $60,000 | $90,000 | |
| Computer and POS System, Cameras, and Supplies | $3,500 | $5,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $45,000 | $80,000 | |
| Total | $235,000 | $453,500 | |
Source: Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Hommies Shawarma franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000, $30,000 for later franchises under a development agreement. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus a marketing fund contribution of up to 2% (not currently charged). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross revenue, not charged at present. |
| Technology Fee | Currently $50 per month. Amount can be changed on 60 days’ notice |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Local Advertising | The greater of 1.5% of Gross Revenues or $2,000 per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from pages 10–12. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Hommies 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: Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 37
- 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 Hommies Shawarma compares
Of the 309 fast food franchises on this site, Hommies Shawarma is the 67th cheapest to open and the 273rd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Hommies Shawarma | Typical fast food brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $235K | $353K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $454K | $786K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 1 | 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) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 1 | 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: Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 38
Who owns Hommies Shawarma?
Hommies Shawarma franchises are sold by Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc. Its filing names no parent company.
From Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing, page 7.
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: Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
Hommies Shawarma filings
The figures on this page come from Hommies Shawarma Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued April 20, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 20, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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