Franchise Opportunity
Own aYala.
Three ways to bring Yala to your city - run your own location, invest while we operate it, or build it together.
- ✅3-6 month average break-even
- ✅$1M-$1.6M annual revenue potential
- ✅18 pending locations nationwide
The Experience
Bold halal comfort food -
engineered for repeat customers.
Yala is halal American comfort food designed for everyday routines: lunch rushes, late-night cravings, and the customers who come back because the standard never changes.
All-Day Halal Dining
Breakfast to dessert, 100% halal comfort food that draws every demographic. An all-day menu means all-day revenue.
Proven Playbook
Site selection, buildout, training, marketing - every step documented. Our nonprofit origin brings discipline, transparency, and accountability.
Purpose Multiplied
Each meal serves two: one customer, one cause. 5% of sales fund the Hope Bus and Umma Foundation projects worldwide.
Our Story
Born from Purpose.
Yala began as a nonprofit halal restaurant in Staten Island - built so wages, food costs, and overhead are covered, and profits fund humanitarian aid through the Umma Foundation. As demand grew, Yala created a franchise path: a for-profit opportunity designed to expand the concept while connecting growth to measurable impact.
Every Yala location powers the Hope Bus - delivering free halal meals to communities in need across the country. When you franchise with Yala, you are not just opening a restaurant. You are joining a movement.
Our Impact
2M+
Meals Served Globally
75K+
Local Meals Served
7-15
Jobs Per Location
5%
Of Sales Fund Aid
Trust
Halal with Integrity.
Your customers trust what they eat because we never compromise on sourcing, preparation, or standards. Every ingredient is verified, every supplier is vetted, and every process is designed for consistency across locations.
If you are evaluating a franchise, this is what matters: repeatability, sourcing integrity, and a standard your market can trust.
HFA Certified
Every location holds Halal Food Authority certification for kitchen and supply chain.
Zabihah Standards
All meat prepared following authentic zabihah practices - no exceptions.
Vetted Suppliers
Every supplier audited and approved for halal compliance before a single order ships.
Choose Your Path
Three Ways to Partner.
Whether you want to operate, invest, or build with support - pick the path that matches how you want to participate.
Owner-Operator Franchise
You own it. You run it.
For mission-driven entrepreneurs who want full control. You run the restaurant, build your team, and grow your business with our full support.
Investor Partnership
You fund it. We run it.
For investors seeking strong returns without day-to-day operations. Yala handles everything - staffing, operations, reporting - while you enjoy the profits and impact.
Operator Partner Program
We invest together. You operate.
For experienced operators with limited capital. Yala co-invests alongside you, reducing your upfront cost while you bring operational expertise and leadership.
How it Works
Six Steps to Opening.
From application to grand opening, we guide you through every stage of launching your Yala location.
Apply
Complete the online application with your background, goals, and preferred path.
Intro Call
Connect with our franchise team for a 30-minute discovery call to align on vision and expectations.
Qualification
Financial verification and mutual due diligence. We review FDD details and confirm fit together.
Territory + Site
Select your market, secure your territory, and identify the right location for throughput.
Training + Buildout
Comprehensive training program plus full buildout management from design to equipment.
Grand Opening
Launch with marketing support, on-site training team, and ongoing operational guidance.
Apply
Complete the online application with your background, goals, and preferred path.
Intro Call
Connect with our franchise team for a 30-minute discovery call to align on vision and expectations.
Qualification
Financial verification and mutual due diligence. We review FDD details and confirm fit together.
Territory + Site
Select your market, secure your territory, and identify the right location for throughput.
Training + Buildout
Comprehensive training program plus full buildout management from design to equipment.
Grand Opening
Launch with marketing support, on-site training team, and ongoing operational guidance.
What You Get
Territories
Build Where Demand is Real.
Tell us your city and we will confirm availability, timing, and what footprint makes sense for your market.
ðŸ“Available Markets
Request My Market
Do not see your city? Let us know where you want to open.
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apply
Start Your Journey.
Complete the application below and our franchise team will reach out within 48 hours.
Reduced Fees & Waivers Available
Veterans
Reduced Fee
First Responders
Reduced Fee
Restaurant Operators
Reduced Fee
Multi-Unit Commitments
Reduced Fee
Nonprofits
Full Waiver
Mention your eligibility in your application. Our team will confirm during qualification.
Legal
This website is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Any franchise offer is made only through delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) registered in your state, where required. Certain states require franchise registration before an offer or sale can be made. Yala franchise offerings are made in compliance with applicable federal and state franchise laws. Investment and timelines vary by market and site. Details provided during qualification.