The Halal Guys

The Halal Guys is a fast-casual restaurant chain in the United States that serves halal food. Founded in 1990 in New York City by Egyptian immigrants Mohamed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka and Abdelbaset Elsayed, the business began as a hot dog cart. It later shifted its focus to offering halal meals to meet the accessible food needs of Muslim taxi drivers.

The Halal Guys emerged in response to the demand for halal food within New York City’s Muslim community. Initially selling hot dogs, the founders soon began offering plates of chicken and beef gyro over rice falafel sandwiches and other halal dishes. The food quickly gained popularity beyond the Muslim customer base throughout the city.

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Beginning as a food cart, the business became known for its long lines and 24-hour service. In 2014 The Halal Guys partnered with Fransmart a franchise development company to expand its operations.

The Halal Guys’ menu consists primarily of plates and sandwiches featuring chicken beef gyro or falafel. Meals are typically served with rice lettuce and tomatoes and finished with the brand’s famous white and hot sauces. The menu blends Middle Eastern and American flavors while maintaining halal certification standards.

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The mission of The Halal Guys is to provide accessible high quality halal food to a global audience. The company’s stated mission includes delivering excellent customer service and upholding consistent standards in its food.

The Halal Guys operates under a fast-casual restaurant model emphasizing efficiency and accessibility. With over 400 locations worldwide it follows standardized practices to ensure consistency in menu offerings and customer experience.

USA, The Halal Guys has opened locations in major cities such as New York City Los Angeles Chicago and Washington D.C. Globally it also has a presence in countries including Canada South Korea Indonesia and the United Kingdom.