Fast-Food Chain Is Opening Up Inside Walmart

Walmart stores had 700 empty retail spaces after McDonald's closed its stores 10 years ago.

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Wendy's and others are moving in. The second-largest burger company debuted its first Hamburger Stand at Walmart. Another fast-food chain Texas shoppers love is next.

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In shawarma, thin slices of beef, chicken, lamb, or turkey are placed on a cone. After roasting, the meat is chopped into bowls, platters, salads, wraps, and more.

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Shawarma Press boasts "fusion" dishes including Tandoori Press and Tex-Mex Shawarmas. The Texas-born firm has had an Irving site for five years

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He said, "We were the first establishment to introduce shawarma in the Dallas-Fort-Worth metroplex," in a news release shared with Eat This,

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"We're thrilled by this opportunity to introduce our fast-casual Mediterranean food concept to everyone," Abublan said. "With 10 new franchises launching

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Shawarma Press will make more moves. Next year, the burgeoning brand will expand into Florida and Oklahoma as it adds Texas outlets.

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Dominos, La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe, Nathan's Famous, Saladworks, Taco Bell, and Wow Bao opened Walmart units in 2021.

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Wendy's Hamburger Stand opened in a Walmart in Heath, Ohio, the latest big name to join the club. A new site is coming to Ohio later this year,

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