Mediterranean cuisine has officially moved beyond a niche trend and staked its claim as a fast-casual superstar across the nation. Leading that charge is Shawarma Press, the franchise known for delivering authentic flavors with an innovative, modern twist, and they’ve just celebrated a soft opening for their first-ever Kansas location right in Lawrence!
The new full-service spot, located at 947 New Hampshire Street, is perfectly positioned near the University of Kansas campus, ready to fuel both residents and hungry students alike.
The Secret is in the Fusion
Behind this exciting new location are local owners and sisters Atrooba and Tahima Hashim, both current KU students. They are thrilled to be introducing the community to their concept.
“We love meeting our new customers and introducing everyone to our fresh and healthy Mediterranean food,” said Atrooba, the store’s manager. While they serve all the traditional must-haves – think Shawarma wraps, made-from-scratch falafels, and creamy hummus – they are truly making their mark by shaking things up with exciting fusion dishes.
The menu is an absolute dream for anyone seeking something bold and delicious:
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Spicy Tandoori Press Chicken Shawarma: A brilliant fusion dish that brings the heat.
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Shawarma Bowls: Fully customizable with your choice of premium chicken, beef, or falafel.
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Shawarma Melts and Hummus Wraps for a quick and satisfying bite.
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Sweet finishes like baklava bites and pistachio ice cream.
And for all those campus parties, office luncheons, or just huge family gatherings, they also offer catering platters packed with Mediterranean goodness!
The National Shawarma Takeover
Since launching the nation’s first authentic Shawarma franchise in Irving, Texas, back in 2017, the brand has been steadily growing its footprint. They have locations thriving all over Texas, their flagship in the Dallas Arts District, and growing markets in Georgia, including a digital kitchen concept in Midtown Atlanta.
Now, Lawrence is next on the map, and it’s clear that the combination of fresh, healthy ingredients and crave-worthy flavors is exactly what the people of Kansas ordered. Stop by the new location near KU to try the dish that’s quickly becoming a nationwide obsession!
Shawarma Press plans to open as many as 50 locations throughout the country in the next five years. For information about franchising, visit ShawarmaPressFranchise.com.
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