A fast-growing Yemeni coffee chain is staking its claim in Frisco. Haraz Coffee House is converting a vacant 1,378-square-foot space at 11288 Legacy Drive in the Parkway Towne Crossing shopping center into its newest cafe, with construction set to begin next week and wrap up by February 2, 2027.
According to Community Impact, the roughly $100,000 renovation is expected to start Nov. 1 and finish by early February 2027. The project also has a construction permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which lists the project under registration number TABS2026003475, according to state records. Per WhatNow, the Frisco location is expected to open in early spring 2027 and will mark the brand’s fifth Dallas-area cafe, with the Frisco franchise reportedly operated by Mohd Swalha, who is listed on multiple permits for regional cafes. WhatNow reported that it contacted Swalha for information about the expansion but had not received a response by publication.
From Dearborn to Frisco: A Yemeni Coffee Brand on the Move
Haraz Coffee House traces its roots to Dearborn, Michigan, where founder Hamzah Nasser opened the brand’s first cafe in 2021, according to the company’s own account on its website. The chain says its mission centers on sharing Yemeni coffee culture and heritage, and its menu leans on Yemeni-inspired drinks and pastries. WhatNow reported that Haraz specializes in Yemeni coffee, chai, pistachio lattes, and traditional pastries, and that the company sources its coffee beans from Yemen, a country WhatNow’s report describes as the world’s coffee capital.
The company’s own site touts a broader lineup of offerings, including authentic Yemeni coffee, catering, premium blends, machines, and expert courses, and it now also advertises that franchising opportunities are available in Canada. WhatNow reported that Hamzah Nasser was also contacted about the brand’s expansion plans but had not responded by the time the article published.
Conflicting Numbers on Just How Big Haraz Has Gotten
Exactly how large Haraz has become depends on which account you read. WhatNow reported the company has 62 open locations with more than 185 additional locations in its pipeline, while the company’s own about page states it has grown to 62 locations across metro Detroit and other cities with 185 in the pipeline. Haraz’s website separately states that it has 126 new locations signed across the U.S. and the Middle East…