Sawsan Abublan

Sawsan Abublan has 17 years of pharmacy experience in the fields of hospital, long term care, drug information, and patient counseling with a proven track of leading her teams to excellence. Sawsan transitioned her illustrious career as a pharmacist to living her dream as a successful restauranteur, going from comforting patients to comfort food using her family recipes, her management and training experience and strong attention to detail. Her craving for fast casual Mediterranean, a flavor profile still new to Texas, lead to her vision, development, and continued successful management of Shawarma Press. By understanding the needs of the community and supporting local charities, Sawsan is on her way to making Shawarma Press the next iconic name in both food and community involvement.

Key Innovations Changing the QSR Franchise Market

By Sawsan Abublan / February 11, 2022
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For investors considering a quick-service restaurant franchise – QSR franchise-, it’s important to stay ahead of the trends and innovations influencing the market. In this post, we’ll explore some of the hottest innovations that could impact the market through 2022 and beyond. Futurology in the QSR Franchise Market What is futurology? It’s a look into…

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5 Things We Love About Shawarma Press Franchises

By Sawsan Abublan / February 11, 2022
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Burger franchises are a dime a dozen, but there’s only one Shawarma Press franchise! Since we opened our first location in Irving, TX in 2017, we’ve brought delicious shawarma to countless people. We have grown since then to 5 locations, proving that introducing customers to the flavorful, healthier taste of authentic Mediterranean food is what…

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Shawarma Press opens 2nd location within Walmart

By Sawsan Abublan / January 21, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Texas. Fastcasual.com – Shawarma Press has opened its second of seven locations planned within Walmart stores.
Learn how Shawarma Press Franchise is offering an authentic fast casual mediterranean food franchise inside Walmart’s curated food service.
Additional restaurants planned at Texas Walmarts include locations in Plano, Georgetown, Lufkin, Temple and Wichita Falls.

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Sawsan Abublan has been featured in FemFounder December issue

By Sawsan Abublan / January 15, 2022
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FemFounder – In this fast interview Sawsan Abublan talks about:

  • What inspired her to start Shawarma Press
  • How did she come up with the concept
  • What were the first steps she took
  • What are the  core values that our Mediterranean Food franchise follows and more
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Here’s Where Shawarma Press’s Mansfield Location Will Open in 2022

By Sawsan Abublan / January 5, 2022
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Shawarma Press, the restaurant franchise specializing in authentic Mediterranean cuisine, has a Mansfield location in the works for 2022.
The Mansfield restaurant will offer dine-in and pick-up, but perhaps its most unique feature is is that it will be using robots for service. Let’s learn more.

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Forthcoming Arlington Spot Will Bring Shawarma Press’s Texas Count to Five

By Sawsan Abublan / January 4, 2022
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The brand’s fifth Texas location will open inside of the Walmart at 4801 S Cooper St., Arlington, Texas. “Our Google reviews are an amazing reflection of that. It was a welcome change and customers appreciate the high quality, healthy food franchise option”

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Shawarma Press® Announces San Antonio Opening in Walmart with Additional Locations Planned Throughout Texas

By Sawsan Abublan / December 25, 2021
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The Leader in Fast Casual Mediterranean Cuisine Confirms Rapid Expansion in 2022 IRVING, Texas, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — More Texans will be able to tickle their taste buds with traditional and spicy Mediterranean cuisine, thanks to Shawarma Press opening within Walmart stores, the world’s largest retailer. Based on the success of the first Shawarma Press Mediterranean Eatery & Café…

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What Makes Shawarma Press Such a Promising Franchise for Sale in Texas?

By Sawsan Abublan / December 18, 2021
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Texas is a big state full of big potential opportunities for entrepreneurs. Cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston are experiencing population booms, which bring more people to the state every day. Potential owners who can find a restaurant franchise for sale in Texas will have the tools to help them grow. This article looks at…

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5 Ways a Shawarma Restaurant for Sale Could be Right for You

By Sawsan Abublan / November 30, 2021
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Taking an investment in a Shawarma restaurant for sale  could be a good business opportunity. 1. The Future of the Restaurant Industry Looks Optimistic One of the first considerations when looking at a Shawarma restaurant for sale is the overall restaurant industry. According to the National Restaurant Association, the Texas restaurant industry was worth a…

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New Food Franchises in 2023: Why Shawarma Top this List

By Sawsan Abublan / November 29, 2021
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We live in a global society, with many international cuisines available right at our doorstep. Many people are enjoying more diverse food than ever before, and that could make shawarma a key player for the top new food franchises in 2023. Diverse Cuisines are Uniting America A survey by OnePoll found that 88% of Americans…

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