MRM Franchise Feed: The Halal Guys Flies High in NJ, Bouchon Bakery Plans Middle East Debut and Bar Louie Eyes California

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The Halal Guys Opens in TeterboroThe Halal Guys started 25 years ago as a food cart to serve the late-night hunger of NYC taxi drivers. The three original founders are growing their company with a rapid nationwide brick-and-mortar expansion reaching from New York to California. Meanwhile the lines for their famous chicken-over-rice platter remain long at the original 53rd St & 6th Avenue location.

    

Photos by Jeremiah NazirThe lines were out the door as The Halal Guys' expansion in New Jersey grew with a new store opening in Teterboro, directly across from the Teterboro Airport. Other New Jersey locations include Union on Rt 22; Newark, and East Brunswick. In the past year, The Halal Guys have opened in Newark and Union, NJ, as well as Atlanta…