Abu Omar Halal is a fast-casual halal food franchise specializing in authentic Mediterranean street food. The brand is best known for its signature chicken shawarma, along with a menu that includes rice bowls, gyros, kabobs, falafel, and wraps.

The concept emphasizes fresh ingredients, bold spices, and traditional halal preparation methods. Its offerings appeal to both halal-seeking customers and mainstream diners.

The franchise was founded in 2015 in Houston, Texas, where the brand first launched as a halal food truck. Abu Omar Halal is headquartered in Houston, Texas, which continues to serve as the company’s operational and support center. The concept was created by Mohammad Altawaha, also known as Abu Omar, who built the brand around authentic Middle Eastern flavors and strong community demand.

Abu Omar Halal began offering franchise opportunities in 2025, allowing entrepreneurs to bring the brand to new markets across the United States. Franchisees can operate brick-and-mortar restaurants or mobile food truck locations, providing flexibility in site selection and startup structure.

Training

Abu Omar Halal provides a structured training program to help franchisees successfully launch and operate their businesses. This training is essential whether the franchisee operates a restaurant, a food truck, or both.

1. Initial Franchise Training Program
   The franchisor offers a mandatory initial training program which must be attended by the franchisee and, if applicable, the franchise manager. The training involves operational instruction and brand-specific procedures necessary for running an Abu Omar Halal business.
2. Travel and On-Site Training Support
   Franchisees are required to cover travel, lodging, and meals for the training period. Additionally, the franchisor sends representatives to the franchisee’s location to conduct up to five days of on-site training shortly before the grand opening, ensuring the franchisee and staff are fully prepared.
3. Training for Multiple Team Members
   Depending on the business model and needs, the franchisor allows up to five individuals to attend training, including key team members. This support is aimed at creating a strong foundation for consistent and successful operations across locations.

Territory Protection

Abu Omar Halal offers territory protection to its franchisees through designated and approved franchise areas. Once a franchisee secures an approved location for their Abu Omar Halal Business, the franchisor assigns a specific territory. This applies to both single-unit and area development agreements, ensuring that each franchisee has a defined operational area that is not encroached upon by other franchisees.

The franchisor requires franchisees to operate only within their approved territory and prohibits overlap with territories of other franchisees. If an area development agreement is signed, a development territory is clearly outlined before the agreement is finalized. This territorial designation helps preserve market exclusivity and supports franchisee stability and growth.

However, the franchisor reserves rights such as approval of each site and has set timeframes for franchisees to secure and begin operations within the territory. Failure to meet these requirements could lead to termination of the agreement.