Shelby’s Shawarma, the London, Ontario-based chain of quick casual shawarma restaurants, has introduced a new strategy to open 40 more stores in Ontario. With over 40 current locations open and operating, the franchise chain plans to double its location trajectory. The chain is seeking 1400 to 1850 square foot locations in Ottawa, GTA and surrounding primary markets. In secondary markets, the chain will operate in 900 to 1100 square foot locations. Shelby’s Shawarma signs all leases corporately and is looking to sign ten-year leases for all new locations. Operating since 2014 and a franchise concept since 2021, Shelby’s features a menu of premium quality shawarma served in bowls, plates, and wraps, and signature fusion items have been added to the Shelby’s growing menu. Innovative choices such as the shawarma burrito, shawarma tacos, shawarma poutine, and a recently added shawarma biryani-made beef or chicken and mint chutney sauce, sumac onions, roasted cashews, etc. have been included. In mid-August, Shelby’s opened its first location outside of Ontario at Newport Village shopping centre at Macleod Trail SW at 90th Ave SE in Calgary.
CBRE Ltd., 5935 Airport Rd., Suite 700, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1W5 (Karlyn Knafo – 905/234-0381 karlyn.knafo@cbre.com) & (Matthew Pieszchala – 905/234-0376 matthew.pieszchala@cbre.com)
Shelby’s Canada, 130-4056 Meadowbrook Dr., London, Ontario N6L 1E1 (www.shelbys.ca)