Leadership
The People Behind Yala.
Founded by the team that's served 2M+ meals through the Umma Foundation. This isn't our first mission.
Founder & CEO
Moe Sayed
Founded the Umma Foundation and Yala Halal with a mission to serve communities through food. Over 2M meals served globally through humanitarian initiatives.
Our Foundation
Built on a Mission of Service.
Yala was born from the Umma Foundation — a nonprofit that has served millions of meals to communities in need worldwide. Every Yala location extends that mission. 5% of sales fund the Hope Bus humanitarian initiative.
2M+
Meals Served Globally
75K+
Local Meals Served
7-15
Jobs Per Location
5%
Of Sales Fund Aid
Our Commitment
We Build With You.
We don't sell franchise licenses and walk away. We build alongside our franchisees — from site selection to grand opening and every shift after. Our success depends on yours, and we operate with that mindset every day.
Legal
This website is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Any franchise offer is made only through delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) registered in your state, where required. Certain states require franchise registration before an offer or sale can be made. Yala franchise offerings are made in compliance with applicable federal and state franchise laws. Investment and timelines vary by market and site. Details provided during qualification.