Mak Halal

About Mak Halal

‘Next generation’ halal burger and pizza concept founded in Small Heath, Birmingham, in 2016, by Abdulwahab Omar and Ahmed Ben Khayi, Mak Halal has since grown to 13 restaurants, with the most recent opening in Sheffield in December 2024. In October 2022, it introduced a click-and-collect service via its website and app. The company said: “Mak Halal are now expanding, and we have a variety of new franchise opportunities right now in several locations. If you want to join with us as we continue our expansion across the UK, we would like to hear from you.” In October 2024, Mak Halal ramped up its franchise programme after signing with franchise consultant Anthony Round. “We are very much now open for franchising with this great business,” said Round. “I have had the pleasure of working with Abdul on developing the franchise system for Mak Halal over the last year. We have now the legal framework, commercials and support in place. Strong financials, full supply chain and a resonating menu offer.” The business also targeted at least ten new openings in 2025. “For the past few months, we have put the building blocks are in place to support the franchise’s ambitious growth plan,” Round said. “We have revised and improved the franchise agreement, examined the finance and commercials, and for franchise partners who sign up in 2025, we are introducing a fixed royalty payment scheme, which on average turnover, will result in franchisees paying half the royalty compared to the percentage model. This will be for the length of the ten-year agreement, offering substantial savings to the franchisee and giving investors more freedom to drive profitability within their own outlets. There has been great interest from franchise investors so far, with well over 100 enquiries since October. Our goal is to open ten new stores by the end of 2025, with four already in the pipeline, and are inviting applications from new franchisees to support the company’s expansion plans.”

Why franchise with Mak Halal

• ✓Term of agreement is ten years, with the ability to renew for another term. Franchise fee is £15,000 per unit, with multi-site and development agreements available. Management service fee is 5% and marketing fee 1%. Minimum liquid funds are £150,000 and working capital required £50,000. Franchisees will receive ongoing business support, including site selection, training, marketing, new technology and more. The franchisers will assist in developing a business plan, learning the best ways to hire and manage personnel, and in how to profitably manage your facility. Franchisees will have the right to develop their business in a defined geographical area, with a guarantee of no Mak Halal competitor in that area. Head office support will always be readily available, and in the early days, there will be a very much hands-on approach before gradually letting the franchisee take complete control. The operations manual will contain all the information and know-how needed to run your own business successfully and is written in a clear way, following an easy-to-understand format. The company said: “Our aim is to provide a nationwide quality service to customers, with an emphasis on personal service and professionalism. We aim to build up a strong two-way working relationship with all our franchisees and make the Mak Halal name synonymous with excellence.” There is a minimum ten-year franchise agreement with a five-year break clause, and multi-unit franchise opportunities to own more areas. Property requirements are flagship restaurant (circa £320,000; 2,000 sq ft; 40-50 diners; best located in high footfall city centres or retail parks), urban restaurant (circa £250,000; 1,200-1,500 sq ft; 25-35 diners; best located in high footfall community centres or student centres) and food court/kiosk (found in shopping centres, smaller investment and huge revenue potential).

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