Kabob Korner inc

What Kabob Korner inc does

Kabob Korner Inc is a privately held, multi-location restaurant operator headquartered in Houston, Texas, running two Kabob Korner storefronts in Katy and North Houston and one affiliate brand, Halal Taco Company, on Southwest Freeway. The company's core product is dine-in service built around a menu that fuses South Asian kabob traditions (seekh, boti, tandoori, nihari, biryani, karahi) with Mediterranean staples (shawarma, gyro, falafel, hummus, shish kabob). A structured party-tray catering line (medium trays serving 6-10 people; large trays serving 12-22 people), full-service catering packages, and on-site private event hosting extend the offering beyond dine-in, while online ordering, gift cards, and loyalty are delivered through the ToastTab platform.

The business operates with no proprietary technology; its digital infrastructure is built entirely on third-party restaurant platforms — ToastTab for POS, online ordering, and loyalty, and SpotHopper for website, social, and email marketing. Revenue is generated through transaction-fee streams from dine-in sales, online ordering and takeout, catering and party tray sales, and private event hosting. Pricing is per-item, with lunch items ranging from approximately $7.99 to $28.99, main menu items from $10 to $38, and party trays from $20 to $220.

Customer segmentation is horizontal and consumer-led: individual diners and families form the primary base, with secondary segments in private event hosts and corporate/event catering buyers. Distribution is concentrated in the Houston metropolitan area, with no global footprint claim, and marketing is executed organically through Facebook, Instagram, Google Business, ToastTab, and SpotHopper-managed email. The company does not disclose institutional investors, funding history, or executive leadership, and operates as an independent restaurant business under family or private ownership.

Name

Kabob Korner inc

Legal name

Kabob Korner inc

Website

https://kabobkorner.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kabob Korner Inc is a privately held Houston-area restaurant chain operating two Kabob Korner locations and the affiliate Halal Taco Company, serving South Asian and Mediterranean kabob-focused cuisine via dine-in, online ordering, catering, and private event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Middle Eastern and South Asian Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFAAAG

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean QSR (Kebab, Shawarma, Falafel)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR)

SECONDARYHSACAGAA

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

Keywords

• Middle Eastern restaurant
• South Asian cuisine
• Kabob catering
• Party tray catering
• Halal dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Katy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Revenue generated from customers dining at the restaurant locations, including à la carte menu items, lunch specials, and full menu offerings.
2. Online Ordering/Takeout: Revenue from online orders placed through ToastTab platform for pickup and delivery, featuring the full menu and catering options.
3. Catering and Party Trays: Revenue from catering packages and party trays for events including birthdays, corporate events, weddings, and holiday parties. Party trays are priced per serving size ranging from medium trays (6-8 people) to large trays (18-20+ people).
4. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events and parties at the restaurant location, including group reservations for various occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kabob Korner is a multi-location Middle Eastern and South Asian restaurant chain offering dine-in service, online ordering, private event hosting, and catering. The menu features kabobs, wraps, platters, and curries blending South Asian and Mediterranean culinary traditions, supported by party trays and full catering packages for events.

Product overview

Kabob Korner is a multi-location Middle Eastern and South Asian restaurant chain operating two Kabob Korner locations (Katy and North Houston) and one Halal Taco Company location in Houston, TX. The company offers a unified dining experience centered on globally-inspired kabobs and grilled meats, combining culinary traditions from both South Asia (spicy tandoori dishes, biryani, nihari, seekh kabobs) and the Mediterranean (shawarma, gyro, falafel, shish kabob). The core product portfolio consists of dine-in restaurant services supported by main and lunch menus featuring grilled skewers, wraps, platters, and curries. The offering is extended through Party Trays on the Go (catering-ready trays for events), full catering services for private events and corporate functions, and private party hosting capabilities. The company also provides online ordering via ToastTab, gift cards, and loyalty rewards programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-In Restaurant Services Full-service Middle Eastern and South Asian dining experience offering kabobs, curries, wraps, platters, and specialty dishes inspired by both Mediterranean and South Asian culinary traditions, available to walk-in and reservation customers at three Houston-area locations.
• Main Menu Comprehensive food menu featuring appetizers (hummus, samosas, falafel, papdi chaat), South Asian kabobs (chicken malai boti, tandoori chicken, seekh kabobs, behari kabob), Mediterranean platters (shawarma, gyro, shish kabob), wraps, curries (nihari, butter chicken, palak paneer), sides, desserts (baqlawa, falooda, ice cream), and drinks, priced from $1.50 to $38.00 per item.
• Lunch Menu Specialized lunch offerings including wraps ($7.99–$13.99), platters ($11.99–$28.99), and curry specials ($12.99–$17.99) such as chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, gyro, falafel, tandoori chicken, seekh kabob, biryani, nihari, tikka masala, butter chicken, palak paneer, and other midday dishes.
• Party Trays on the Go Catering-ready party trays available in medium (6–10 people) and large (12–22 people) sizes across categories including appetizers, spicy grill, Mediterranean grill, mutton, beef, chicken, vegetarian, sides, and desserts, with prices ranging from $20.00 to $220.00 per tray.
• Catering Services Full-service catering for birthdays, corporate events, holiday parties, and wedding festivities, including customizable catering packages and dedicated event support.
• Private Events & Party Hosting Private event hosting for birthday parties, office functions, and special occasions at the Katy location with full event coordination services.
• Kids Menu Child-friendly menu options including chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, chicken kabobs, and chicken shawarma, all served with fries.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ToastTabcoreTechnology or IntegrationToastTab is the online ordering and point-of-sale platform provider for Kabob Korner. The partnership enables online ordering functionality on the restaurant website, gift card sales, and customer loyalty/rewards programs through ToastTab's platform.
• SpotHoppercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpotHopper provides website design, social media marketing, and email marketing services for Kabob Korner. The platform powers the restaurant's website infrastructure and digital marketing capabilities.
• Halal Taco CompanyminorOthersRelated brand under the same ownership/management. Located at 6500 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074. Represents an affiliated restaurant brand operating within the same corporate family.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pita Jungle: Mediterranean casual-dining chain serving wraps, salads, kabobs and mezze in a sit-down format. Broader incumbents with overlap on Mediterranean menu items and dine-in rather than pure QSR.
• Saffron Road: Packaged-food brand producing frozen and shelf-stable Middle Eastern and South Asian meals (biryani, tikka masala, kabobs) sold through retail. Adjacent rather than direct; shares cuisine and product development but not restaurant operating model.
• CAVA: Large publicly traded Mediterranean fast-casual chain. Comparable on Mediterranean protein-and-grain menu architecture but operates nationally at much greater scale and as a publicly valued brand.

Direct peers

• Bawarchi Biryanis: Multi-location South Asian restaurant chain specializing in biryani, curries and grilled meats. Comparable on South Asian menu category, party-tray catering model, and Houston-area presence.
• Hummus Kitchen: Mediterranean fast-casual concept serving wraps, platters and bowls with a heavy hummus and kabob menu. Direct overlap on Mediterranean proteins, wrap/platter SKU structure, and casual-dining occasion.
• Mamoun's Falafel: Long-running Middle Eastern/Mediterranean counter-service chain focused on falafel, shawarma, hummus and kabobs. Comparable QSR-style service, Mediterranean menu orientation, and platter/takeout mix.
• The Halal Guys: U.S. halal Middle Eastern chain built on platter/gravy-and-rice format. Most directly comparable to Kabob Korner on cuisine (halal Middle Eastern/Mediterranean proteins, rice platters, gyros) and casual dine-in/takeout QSR service style.
• Tarka Indian Kitchen: South Asian fast-casual chain focused on curries, kabobs and rice bowls. Overlaps with Kabob Korner on the South Asian half of the menu (tikka masala, karahi-style dishes, kabob platters).
• Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh: Mediterranean QSR chain serving kabobs, shawarma, falafel and rice platters in a fast-casual counter-service format. Direct overlap on menu category (Mediterranean grilled proteins, platters, wraps) and casual dining positioning.

Emerging players

• Naya Express: Lebanese/Middle Eastern fast-casual chain with a bowl-and-wrap format built around shawarma and grilled meats. Comparable menu architecture and grab-and-go positioning, though smaller scale than Kabob Korner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/167004979997713
• Instagraminstagram.com/kabobkorner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kabob-korner-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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