Lazeez Shawarma
Lazeez Shawarma franchise storefront

United By Taste

Franchise

Build with a proven fast-casual brand, hands-on support, and a community united by bold flavour.

Franchise Opportunities

Own The Flavour

Lazeez Shawarma is a vibrant, growing brand built on bold Middle Eastern flavors and a commitment to community. From generous portions to loyal guests, we support every partner with a step-by-step model.

From site selection to training, supply chain, launch planning, and ongoing field support, ensuring growth from day one.

60+

Restaurants

and growing across Canada

200M+

IMPRESSIONS

accumulated on our platforms

25M+

CUSTOMERS

SERVED SINCE OPEN

Built-In Support

From Site To Sauce

As a Lazeez franchise partner, you receive a complete playbook, personalized coaching, proven vendor systems, and a disciplined brand framework ensuring every location delivers the signature Lazeez experience.

Training

01

Structured onboarding across operations, food standards, leadership, financial management, and in-store systems to help partners launch with confidence.

Marketing

02

National campaigns, local store marketing support, digital strategy, promotional rollouts, and brand guidance to help drive awareness and guest traffic.

Real Estate

03

Site selection guidance, demographic review, lease support, store planning, and construction coordination to help partners open in the right location.

Operations

04

Proven SOPs, audits, performance benchmarks, and hands-on field support to maintain consistency across food quality, service, and guest experience.

Supply Chain

05

Approved vendor partnerships, purchasing systems, negotiated pricing, and product standards designed to support consistency, quality, and efficiency.

Growth Planning

06

Territory planning, multi-unit expansion strategy, and development roadmaps for partners looking to grow with the Lazeez brand.

Store Formats

Models For Momentum

Flexible restaurant formats help match the right Lazeez footprint to the right trade area, from full quick-service restaurants to compact high-traffic opportunities.

Traditional Lazeez Shawarma storefront format

01

Traditional

A full quick-service restaurant model built for high-traffic plazas, neighbourhood markets, and destination locations, delivering the complete Lazeez experience.

End cap Lazeez Shawarma storefront format

02

Non Traditional

A streamlined Lazeez format designed for compact, high-traffic spaces, giving partners flexibility in site selection while maintaining brand standards and guest experience.

Partner Fit

What You Bring

Lazeez is built for active operators with the capital, experience, leadership, and long-term commitment to grow with the brand.

ACTIVE OPERATORS.

STRONGER RESTAURANTS.

Liquid Capital

Minimum total investment of $150,000, with the liquidity and funding ability required to support development and opening costs.

QSR / Food Industry Experience

Proven quick-service restaurant experience, or a strong passion for food backed by hands-on operational understanding.

Leadership Skills

Ability to build, train, and lead strong teams while maintaining Lazeez brand standards every day.

Brand Alignment

Strong fit with Lazeez operating systems, compliance standards, guest experience expectations, and long-term growth vision.

Development Path

Road To Open

A clear path from the first conversation to launch day, with each stage designed to guide qualification, development, training, and opening support

01

Connect

Share your goals, market interest, business background, and development capacity.

02

Qualify

Review financial readiness, operational fit, and multi-unit development expectations.

03

Develop

Move through territory planning, site review, lease support, store design, and buildout.

04

Train

Prepare your leadership team through Lazeez systems, food standards, guest experience training, and launch planning.

05

Open

Launch with operational support, marketing guidance, and ongoing performance coaching from day one.

Franchise Request

Tell Us Where You Want To Grow

Share your market, background, liquid capital range, and goals. The franchise team can review your details and follow up with the right next step.

01Market fit reviewed
02Operator background assessed
03Next conversation scheduled

Franchise Inquiry

Quick Fit Request

Takes about two minutes

Contact

Current Location

Operating Interest

Qualification

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Need To Know

FAQ

How much does it cost to purchase a Lazeez franchise?+

The total estimated investment ranges from $450,000–$600,000 per location, depending on store format, market conditions, construction costs, and site specifications. This includes build-out, equipment, inventory, training, and opening expenses. Lazeez requires partners to commit to developing three or more locations.

Can I own a Lazeez franchise and still continue my current job?+

Lazeez is a hands-on business, especially during development, training, and launch. While owners may build management teams over time, an active operating partner or dedicated leadership structure is required to maintain operational excellence, brand standards, and guest experience.

I am interested in franchising outside of Ontario. How can I apply?+

Lazeez continues to evaluate strategic growth opportunities across Canada. Interested candidates can submit a franchise application through our website, and our development team will review territory availability, market fit, and next steps.

What support does Lazeez provide during development?+

Lazeez supports franchise partners through every stage of development, including site selection, lease review, store design, construction coordination, training, marketing, supply chain setup, and ongoing operational support.