Meet the Team
MEET:
sam 'the man' OSMOW
Learn about how an Egyptian immigrant became a Canadian entrepreneur - sharing his passion for modern Mediterranean cuisine to over 215 locations across Canada and the United States.
2003 Bread & Honey Festival
With the menu in place, the restaurant often struggled to make even $50 a day. But everything changed at the 2003 Bread & Honey Festival. After handing out free samples, the community embraced the bold flavours—and from that day forward, the lineups began.
We're Makin' what
you're cravin'™
From our signature shawarma wraps - filled with chicken, beef, lamb, falafel – including creating the original Signature Creations – ON THE ROCKS® and ON THE STICKS®, Osmow’s earned a loyal following with it's modern take on classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
NATIONAL SHAWARMA DAY
Osmow’s officially founded National Shawarma Day - October 15, 2020 - a nationally recognized celebration of the world's love for shawarma.
Family Run.
Proudly Canadian.
Founded by Sam Osmow, the brand is led by Sam, his son Ben (CEO), and daughter Bernadette (President). With strong head office support and ambitious franchisees - many who began as employees - Osmow’s thrives through true partnership, staying rooted in family while rapidly expanding across North America.
North AmericaN GROWTH
From that single location in Streetsville, Ontario, Osmow’s is North America’s fastest-growing shawarma restaurant chains, with over 230 locations.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Goal
