Mediterranean Food

Shelby's Legendary Shawarma

New York, NY · Founded 2019 · SLSW

Shelby's is a fast casual restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern fusion fare mixing Arabian flavors with world cuisines, offering a menu of Middle Eastern Tikka Masala, Shawarma Biryani, wraps, burritos, bowls, salads, samosas, manaeesh, desserts, beverages, and sides. The franchisor offers qualified purchasers the right to establish and operate Shelby's Restaurants using a comprehensive system that includes intellectual property, recipes, methods of operation, training, and standardized procedures.

2026 Franchise 500
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units (2025)
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Units by Year

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2023
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2024
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2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$845,750 – $1,084,000
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$35,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
2%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
No
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

6% of Gross Revenue

Leadership

  • Yazan El-Shalabi

    Founder and CEO

  • Usama Valam

    President and CFO

On File

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FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
5 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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