How the Franchise Process Works
Overview
Step 1 – Submit Inquiry
Start by completing our online franchise inquiry form. Tell us about your background, financial resources, preferred market, and whether you are interested in a restaurant, a food truck, or both.
Once we receive your inquiry, our franchise development team reviews it and contacts you to schedule an introductory call.
Step 2 – Introductory Call & Brand Discovery
During your introductory call, we:
- Share more detail about the Abu Omar Halal brand, concept, and operating system
- Discuss your goals, timing, and market of interest
- Answer high‑level questions about formats, investment categories, and support
If we mutually agree to move forward, we invite you to complete the full franchise application.
Step 3 – Application & Qualification Review
Step 4 – Brand Deep Dive / Discovery Day
Qualified candidates are invited to take a deeper look at the brand through a Discovery Day or similar experience, which may include:
- Visiting existing Abu Omar Halal locations
- Meeting members of our leadership, operations, and training team
- Reviewing our operating philosophy, systems, and support in more depth
This is also your opportunity to ask detailed questions, understand our culture, and evaluate whether Abu Omar Halal is the right fit for you.
Step 5 – Franchise Agreement & Onboarding
Step 6 – Site Selection & Development
For restaurants, you will typically work with our approved master real estate broker to identify potential sites. We review proposed locations, market research, and lease terms; our approval is required before you sign a lease. We aim to provide feedback within approximately seven days of your site submission.
For food trucks, you are primarily responsible for identifying a permanent operating location and any required storage or commissary arrangements, with our review and approval according to our criteria.
Step 7 – Training & Pre‑Opening Execution
During construction or truck build‑out, you’ll complete initial training, hire and train your team, place initial inventory orders, and execute your pre‑opening marketing plan. We provide opening checklists, “countdown to opening” tasks, and guidance on scheduling your pre‑opening practice run, soft opening, and grand opening.
