The Halal Guys embody the spirit of the American Dream. Founded in 1990 by three Egyptian immigrants, this iconic brand is more than just a name—it’s a legacy of cultural tradition, hard work, and a commitment to bringing people together over food.
It all began with a hot dog cart in the heart of New York City. But these founders quickly noticed a need for something new: authentic halal food. They pivoted, serving up American Halal on the corner of 53rd & 6th Avenue, creating a haven for Muslim taxi drivers who craved a taste of home. Word spread, and soon, that corner cart was drawing crowds from all walks of life, all eager to experience the fresh, vibrant flavors that would soon make The Halal Guys legendary.
By 2017, The Halal Guys was not just New York City’s top spot on Yelp but also the restaurant recommended by Siri when anyone asked for the best eats in the city. Their commitment to freshness, taste, and value became a hallmark, inspiring the long, winding lines that have come to symbolize the brand. From day to night, The Halal Guys became an essential stop for everyone—from the lunchtime rush to midnight cravings.
Today, The Halal Guys stands as a global phenomenon, with over 100 locations worldwide and 400+ more in development. They’re bringing American Halal food to people everywhere, transforming a single food cart’s mission into a world-spanning celebration of taste and tradition.
Halal Development Corporation spearheads the development of Malaysia’s integrated and comprehensive halal ecosystem and infrastructure to position Malaysia as the most competitive country leading the global halal industry.
Established on 18 September 2006, HDC as it is also known is the central coordinator that promotes participation and facilitates growth of industry players in the development of Malaysia’s Halal ecosystem. An agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), it is the world’s first Government-backed halal industry development corporation.
Having grown from strength to strength in building the capacity of Malaysia’s halal ecosystem to advance its industry players, HDC had transformed Malaysia into a leader in the world’s halal industry through the creation of opportunities, investments, trade, employment, information sharing and technology of transfer within the halal ecosystem.
With HDC as the backbone of the multiple facets of the progresses in the halal market, Malaysia now houses a diverse and competitive halal ecosystem that connects the government, industry players and consumers.
Halal is no longer about religion; it is fast evolving towards lifestyle, driven by more than 1.8 billion global Muslim population and the increasing number of halal consumers from non-Muslim population around the world placing the industry on an exponential growth platform.
Malaysia, a leading global halal hub, contributes an annual export value of USD10 billion or RM40 billion for halal products, approximately 4% of the country’s total exports. In contrast, the total Halal industry is predicted to be USD30.6 trillion where only USD7.7 trillion are from Muslim consumers over the next decade.
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