Osmow’s Shawarma, a Canadian fast-casual shawarma chain, is opening its first Houston location at Cougar Den Center, near the University of Houston. State project records show the 1,420-square-foot space will be a conversion of an existing sandwich shop, with construction expected to be completed by March 2026. The location will offer customizable shawarma wraps and the chain’s signature On the ROX plates.
Local reporting and early notice
Osmow’s is listed for Suite 110 at 4201 Martin Luther King Blvd, marking the brand’s first location in the Greater Houston area. The commercial listing links the location to Cougar Den Center, a cluster of quick-service restaurants serving University of Houston students and staff.
State permit spells out timeline and cost
Records from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation show that the filing for OSMOWS SHAWARMA HOUSTON at Cougar Den Center lists a construction start date of December 31, 2025, with completion expected on March 1, 2026. The permit covers the renovation of a 1,420-square-foot suite, with an estimated construction cost of $100,000.
Who Osmow’s is
Osmow, a family-run brand founded by Sam Osmow in 2001, operates more than 200 locations across Canada and the United States. The menu includes build-your-own wraps, platters, and a selection of signature dishes.
Growth across the continent
Company press materials and trade announcements indicate the chain has expanded to more than 220 locations. The expansion includes new franchise agreements and openings in multiple U.S. markets, with Houston scheduled as a forthcoming location.
Where the Houston shop will sit
The LoopNet property record lists the site as Cougar Den Center at 4201 Martin Luther King Blvd, a strip with multiple quick-service tenants along the MLK corridor. The location is within walking distance of University of Houston facilities, providing access to students and campus staff seeking convenient meals.
Menu, timing and what to watch
Osmow’s menu features chicken, beef, and lamb shawarma, falafel, and signature items such as On the ROX and On the STIX, along with house sauces and combo platters. The TDLR filing provides the most detailed public timeline, and tenants and University of Houston visitors can expect construction activity to begin at the end of this year.
