Franchise opportunity | Canada & USA

Own the
next one.

Bring real Syrian flavour and a bold fast-casual brand to your market. We help qualified operators move from the right site to an opening-day-ready Shawerma Plus.

Explore the formats
Shawerma Plus restaurant exterior concept with branded red and black storefront

Built to stand out

30 to 40%

lower build cost

Compared with selected competing concepts

20 to 35%

higher sales

Compared with market and industry benchmarks

+10%

In Store

+25%

Online

average ticket

Above similar or direct competing concepts

Internal Shawerma Plus comparisons based on available company information. Results vary by location, operator, market and period. No sales or financial result is guaranteed.

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Built for operators ready to lead.

A quick look at the food, brand and energy behind Shawerma Plus.

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Three scalable formats

Choose your footprint.

Three distinct models, each planned around the site, market and way guests will use the restaurant.

Select a model to see the full picture.

Planning ranges are preliminary. Final footprint, utilities, investment, staffing and timing depend on the approved site, equipment load, landlord scope, engineers, local code and market.

Busy dinner service inside the Shawerma Plus Waterloo restaurant

Made for the rush

Why the model travels

A system people can feel.

Built for flow

The store journey is planned around order, pay, pickup and dine-in, with food preparation visible to guests.

Multiple sales channels

Dine-in, takeout, direct online ordering, delivery and catering give each location more than one way to serve its market.

A controlled kitchen

Documented equipment packages and repeatable layouts help teams build consistency into training and daily execution.

A brand with a pulse

Bold packaging, social-first food presentation and a recognizable store environment give guests something to remember.

From interest to opening

A clear path. Real support at every step.

01

Apply and connect

Tell us about your background, preferred market, timeline and ownership goals.

02

Meet the team

Discuss mutual fit, the operating model and what it takes to lead a Shawerma Plus restaurant.

03

Review and qualify

Review the franchise disclosure documents and complete the qualification process.

04

Find the right site

Work through market, real estate, layout and landlord requirements with the development team.

05

Design and build

Move through drawings, permits, construction, equipment installation and store readiness.

06

Train and open

Complete hands-on training, prepare the local launch and open with field support.

Site search, landlord approvals and municipal permits affect every opening schedule. The current construction manual targets a focused planning and build process once the site and approvals are ready.

Built by operators

Family roots. Serious experience.

The founding team brings planning, kitchen, finance, training, customer experience and operations together around one restaurant system.

Asem Ghabra, Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Asem Ghabra

45+ years in corporate planning and food service

Strategy, finance, quality management and process design

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Baraat Khudeir, Co-Founder & Head Chef

Co-Founder & Head Chef

Baraat Khudeir

40+ years in education systems and food service

Training, project management, communication and cooking

Jawad Ghabra, Co-Founder & Franchisor

Co-Founder & Franchisor

Jawad Ghabra

20+ years in banking, consulting and food service

Leadership, customer experience, branding and development

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Moe Ghabra, Partner & Operator

Partner & Operator

Moe Ghabra

13+ years in consulting, government and food service

Strategy, operations, project management and financial analysis

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Support and standards

You own it. We build beside you.

The system is designed to remove guesswork while leaving the local operator responsible for leading the restaurant and community.

Market and site input
Three adaptable store formats
Kitchen and equipment planning
Construction standards
Hands-on training
Supplier access
Grand-opening preparation
Ongoing operating guidance

Your market could be next

Ready to build something people crave?

Tell us where you want to open and what you bring to the table. We will take it from there.

Canada & USA Three store formats Operator-led support

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Before we talk.

A quick look at investment, space, timing, support and the qualification process.

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