Shawarma Shack bags “Franchise Company of the Year” for the Local Category at the Asia Leaders Awards


The iconic Manila Hotel hosted the Asia Leaders Award's sixth-anniversary celebration. The group honored the businesses as part of their celebration for making significant advancements in their respective fields in terms of leadership, success, credibility, and corporate social responsibility.

Mr. Walther Uzi Buenavista with the Franchise Company of the Year Award.

Shawarma Shack has distinguished itself among the finalists thanks to the various accomplishments the business has made over the previous six years, growing from a small food stand to a nationwide food chain.

Shawarma Shack, now a household name, began its journey back in 2015 as a straightforward food cart at Tutuban Night Market and a pop-up booth at university events selling its renowned and genuine beef shawarma wrap. Shawarma Shack was also given the Francorp Philippines "One to Many Millennial Club Award."

In terms of food preparation, innovation, storage, and sanitation, Shawarma Shack takes satisfaction in leading the industry and paving the path even through the pandemic.

From left: Dr. Elton See Tan of Makati Tourism & Filipino Chinese Chambers, Mr. Walther Uzi Buenavista CEO of Shawarma Shack, and Ambassador Raduta Matache of Romania.

Along with offering mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine, Shawarma Shack takes pride in its commitment to corporate social responsibility by engaging in relief initiatives to assist our kababayans in need.

There are already more than 700 Shawarma Shack locations nationwide. Giving Filipinos continuing chances to work and grow their own enterprises through franchising.