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LAST UPDATED: September 14, 2023FRANCHISE WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://us.osmows.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://us.osmows.com/franchising/</a>&nbsp;NUMBER OF LOCATIONS:&nbsp;160REPORTED COST TO GET IN:&nbsp;$450,000 - $550,000REPORTED ROI (Item 19):&nbsp;N/A<a href="https://us.osmows.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Osmow’s</a> Inc. is a quick service restaurant (QSR) chain with a modern take on classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Known for their Shawarma,&nbsp;<a href="https://us.osmows.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Osmow’s</a> offers chicken, beef, lamb, Beyond Meat vegetarian and falafel options, along with a handful of signature dishes, including its own version of Canadian’s classic poutine Shawarma Poutine.&nbsp;“Middle Eastern cuisine, it hasn’t been franchiseable yet,” explained Ben Osmow, the CEO and head of franchise operations.&nbsp;The reason? Osmow believes consistency is difficult to achieve on a large scale with Middle Eastern cuisine.To overcome this challenge and ensure the quality of the food is consistent, his team completes all of the preparation from marination to packaging. Franchisees are only expected to cook the product and make sure the customer has a great experience.&nbsp;<h3>How Many Osmow’s Locations Are There?</h3>The Canadian family business has 160 current locations: 152 franchise locations and eight corporate locations. While most of the locations are in Canada, the first U.S. location in Miami opened just over a year ago. Two more in Miami have opened since, along with an additional location in Buffalo.&nbsp;Immigrant-turned-entrepreneur Sam Osmow, who is also the founder, combined his education in accounting and business with his love for culinary arts and opened Osmow’s first location in 2001.&nbsp;Sam is so dedicated to introducing people to Middle Eastern cuisine that he even bought the rights to<a href="https://businessviewmagazine.com/brochures/feb-2022/osmows/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> National Shawarma Day</a> on October 15.&nbsp;<h3>What Is the Osmow’s Business Model?</h3>Osmow’s is a QSR chain that offers Shawarma wraps, signature creations such as Shawarma poutine, salads and signs. The food is a modern take on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Osmow’s also offers catering services and a loyalty program for its Cravin’ Club members.&nbsp;<h3>How Much Can Osmow’s Inc. Franchise Owners Make?</h3>This brand does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more, contact the team about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.<h3>How Much Does It Cost to Open an Osmow’s Inc. Franchise?</h3>The estimated total investment needed to open an Osmow’s Inc. franchise ranges from $450K to $550K.<h3>What Is the Franchise Fee for Osmow’s?</h3>This brand does not make its franchise fee publicly available. To learn more, contact the team directly.<h3>Who Is the Leadership of Osmow’s?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benosmow/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ben Osmow — CEO &amp; Head of Franchise Operations</a></li><li>Sam Osmow — Principal &amp; Founder</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-farag-901a7821/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bernadette Osmow — President &amp; Chief Marketing Officer</a></li></ul><h3>What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About Osmow’s?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://businessviewmagazine.com/osmows-taste-success/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Osmow’s — The Taste of Success</a></li><li><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/osmows-awarded-best-managed-company-144700786.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Osmow's Awarded "Best Managed Company" Designation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/10/03/2527200/0/en/Celebrate-the-Grand-Opening-of-Osmow-s-first-Miami-location-on-National-Shawarma-Day.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Celebrate the Grand Opening of Osmow’s™ first Miami location on National Shawarma Day</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/osmow-s-awarded-best-managed-company-designation-848956817.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Osmow's Awarded "Best Managed Company" Designation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.verdictfoodservice.com/news/osmows-opens-new-location/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-osmows-inc-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Restaurant chain Osmow’s opens new location in Buffalo, New York</a></li></ul>Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. 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