CLEVELAND, THE WORLD'S TOP SHAWARMA BRAND IS HERE AND THE FIRST 200 GUESTS EAT FREE

OSMOW'S^™ MEDITERRANEAN OPENS IN UNIVERSITY CIRCLE OCTOBER 8

CLEVELAND, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The rumblings in Cleveland are confirmed true, and tummies throughout The Land are about to be deeply satisfied. Starting October 8, Osmow's is opening Cleveland's hot new lunch-to-late-night habit.

Osmow's Mediterranean, North America's fastest-growing fast-casual chain of its kind, opens its newest location at University Circle's 11415 Euclid Avenue, owned and operated by local quick-serve restaurateurs. Bringing the craveable, can't-stop-eating-it energy that has built a devoted following across 250 locations across North America, Osmow's Mediterranean is excited to open in Cleveland.

For anyone who's ever had a delicious aroma stop them in their tracks, Osmow's is the real deal. Fresh meats, stacked, marinated, and slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie. Carved to order. Wrapped, boxed, or piled high right in front of you. It's food as theater. And it's about to become Cleveland's newest obsession, right in the heart of University Circle.

To kick things off in true party fashion, Osmow's is rolling out the red carpet for local food lovers. The first 200 guests in line on opening day will score a FREE Regular Chicken ON THE ROX^®: piping-hot, rotisserie-carved chicken shawarma served over seasoned rice and drenched in Osmow's famous, crave-worthy Garlic Sauce. For heat seekers, Osmow's brings it and recommends the uninitiated keep their order selection below medium.

"When that rotisserie is spinning and the sauce starts drizzling, you know you're in for something special," said Ben Osmow, CEO at Osmow's. "Cleveland has an amazing, passionate food culture, and we can't wait to amp it with our signature energy. We're set to serve. The Cleveland team gets what makes Osmow's special, and they are exactly the kind of partners we love bringing into the family."

Founded in 2001, Osmow's has grown from a single neighborhood spot into a fast-casual phenomenon with 250 locations all built on a simple quality promise: fresh meat, real fire-rooted flavor, and a first bite that makes people close their eyes and smile in a new way. Just as the family recipe has proven across North America.

The Cleveland menu packs a punch with crowd-pleasing favorites including Shawarma ON THE STIX^® (smothered over golden, crispy fries), Shawarma Poutine, and ultra-portable WrapBoxes made for late-night cravings or quick lunch runs. Feeding a crowd? Osmow's caters feasts for game-day fans, board room business or any big celebration.

Grand Opening Block Party Details:

• Where: 11415 Euclid Avenue, University Circle
• When: October 8 | Doors open at 10:30am
• The Perks: FREE Chicken ON THE ROX^® for the first 200 fans in line

The line starts early, so come hungry and get ready to experience the modern shawarma craze. For real-time updates and opening-day hype, visit us.osmows.com or follow @Osmows.us on Instagram.

About Osmow's

Osmow's Mediterranean is one of North America's fastest-growing fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant brands, with 250 locations and growing. Proudly Canadian and family-run since 2001, Osmow's offers a modern take on classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, giving guests the freedom to customize shawarma wraps, rice bowls, platters, salads and signature creations to suit their tastes. Building on its success in Canada, Osmow's is expanding across the U.S., with restaurants in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas with continued growth on the horizon. Recognized with multiple Readers' Choice honors, including Best Mediterranean Cuisine, Best Shawarma and Best Pita/Wraps, Osmow's is committed to bringing bold, fresh and flavorful meals to communities across North America. Learn more at us.osmows.com

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