The brand has a flagship restaurant in the Dallas Arts District and has extended its reach beyond Texas. Credit: Shawarma Press/ PRNewswire.

Shawarma franchise Shawarma Press has opened its eighth location in the US state of Texas with a new restaurant in Denton in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area. 

The new establishment at 2317 W University Drive will bring the brand’s Mediterranean cuisine to the area. The Denton store is owned by Khader Faouri. 

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Faouri said: “We’re excited to bring the best Shawarma and authentic Mediterranean menu items to the Denton community.  

“We look forward to treating customers to our hand-stacked premium chicken and beef Shawarma in a variety of wraps and bowls, along with homemade favourites such as falafel, hummus and pastries.” 

Since launching the nation’s first authentic Shawarma franchise in Irving in 2017, Shawarma Press has seen significant growth across Texas with outlets opening in Arlington, Frisco, Georgetown, Plano and San Antonio.  

The brand has a flagship restaurant in the Dallas Arts District and extended its reach beyond Texas with to the Atlanta, Georgia community of Johns Creek in November 2023. 

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The Georgia location at 11035 Medlock Bridge Road operates seven days a week from 11am to 9pm, further cementing the franchise’s presence in the US foodservice sector. 

Shawarma Press’ co-founder and CEO Sawsan Abublan revealed that additional locations are currently under development. 

Sawsan Abublan stated:  “We’re pleased that more entrepreneurs are showing interest in franchise opportunities and inquiring about opening multiple units.  

“We offer flexible floor plans of 1,500 to 2,500 square feet for traditional bricks-and-mortar locations, as well as smaller non-traditional options in food courts or food halls. With the ongoing popularity of the Mediterranean diet as the healthiest in the world, the market is poised for Shawarma franchises offering fresh and healthy foods with bold flavours.” 

The menu at Shawarma Press features innovative Mediterranean dishes including chicken and premium beef Shawarma wraps, homemade falafel, hummus, fresh soups, salads, bowls and pastries.  

Freshly made hummus and wraps such as Chicken Shawarma, Tandori Press and the original spicy Tex-Mex Press have proved customer favourites.

The brand offers dine-in or takeaway through the Shawarma Press app. 

Abublan added: “Our strategic growth plan has allowed us to expand without sacrificing our superior quality, authenticity and innovative flavours.  

“We have established a well-known presence throughout Texas and are looking forward to expanding in other states as well.”