MEET THE TEAM

Leadership Built Around People, Systems & Growth.

Meet the team guiding Naz’s Halal franchise development, operations, training and support as the brand continues to expand.

Naz's Halal franchise leadership team
Naz's Halal team member training restaurant staff in food preparation and operations
BUILT BY EDUCATORS

Teaching Came First. Systems Followed.

Naz’s Halal began with founders Kareem and Naz, who both started their careers as teachers. That educational background helped shape a culture centered on clear systems, repeatable processes and investment in people—principles that now carry into franchise training and support.

Clear Systems Processes designed to make expectations easier to understand and execute.
Training Mindset An emphasis on teaching, coaching and operational readiness.
People First Leadership focused on helping franchisees and teams build confidence.
FRANCHISE LEADERSHIP

Meet the Team Behind the Growth.

From franchise development and operations to training and support, this team works across the system to help owners move from inquiry to opening—and beyond.

Mohammad Nasir Mashriqi

Mohammad Nasir Mashriqi

CEO & CFO

Nasir—the “Naz” in Naz’s Halal—helps guide key decisions and oversees the financial structure supporting the business.

Naz’s fave: Double cheeseburger.
Gerry Henley

Gerry Henley

President of Franchise Operations

Gerry leads strategic planning, operational management and franchise development for Naz’s Halal.

Naz’s fave: Combo over rice with white, hot and green sauce.
Sean Henderson

Sean Henderson

Vice President of Operations

Sean oversees operational strategy, brand growth, marketing initiatives and franchise support, with a focus on scalability and consistency.

Naz’s fave: Chicken over rice with all sauces and the Chop Cheese.
Elizabeth Sandoz

Elizabeth Sandoz

Director of Franchise Development

Elizabeth leads national franchise expansion, helping candidates evaluate fit, markets and the path from first inquiry toward opening.

Naz’s fave: Falafel over rice with white and green sauce.
Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson

Training & Development Manager

Amy leads onboarding, curriculum development and training experiences designed to prepare franchisees and their teams for operational readiness.

Experience: 20 years in curriculum development and nearly a decade in franchise onboarding and training.
Ashley Allen

Ashley Allen

FBC / Manager of Operations Systems Training

Ashley supports operations through coaching, training and SOP development across the Naz’s Halal system.

Naz’s fave: Loaded Fries and the Chopped Cheese.