Texas-Born, Nationally Ranked: Vibe Restaurants Breaks into Top 100 U.S. Franchisees

Dallas, TX - (July 2025) - In a time when many companies are relocating to Texas, one Texas-born business is proving that local roots can grow into something extraordinary. Vibe Restaurants, founded by Texas natives Shalin Patel, Irfaan Lalani, and Faisal Lalani has earned a spot among the Top 100 franchisees in the United States, ranking #85 in the 2025 Monitor 200 report by Restaurant Finance Monitor.

While many national brands are just now discovering Texas as a business destination, Vibe’s story has always started, and stayed, here. Long before headlines declared Dallas the next big franchise hub, Vibe was quietly building a people-first powerhouse in its own backyard. Driven by the belief that great hospitality and great business both start with strong roots, Vibe has emerged as a powerhouse in the QSR franchising sector.

“Texas is booming - but we’ve always believed in building something right here at home,” said Irfaan Lalani, Co-Founder of Vibe Restaurants. “Cracking the Top 100 is more than a business milestone. It’s a tribute to our team’s grit, vision, and heart.”

Vibe’s rank as number 85 marks a dramatic rise for the company, which ranked #150 in 2023 and #122 in 2024. The Monitor 200 ranks U.S. restaurant franchisees based on annual revenue, highlighting operational performance, strategic growth, and leadership across the sector.

Vibe Restaurants operates a rapidly growing portfolio of Wingstop, Whataburger, and Little Caesars locations across multiple states, combining a culture-first approach with performance-driven results. The company’s success reflects broader industry trends tracked by the Monitor 200, including:

• Tech adoption to improve operations and guest experience

• Smart real estate strategy and PropCo/OpCo models

• Scalable expansion despite tightening economic conditions

  
  

“Our Texas roots shaped the way we lead and the way we serve,,” said Shalin Patel, Co-Founder of Vibe Restaurants. “From day one, we’ve built this  company on hustle, hospitality, and a commitment to community. Earning a spot among the top 100 shows what's possible when you stay true to your foundation.”

With its headquarters still proudly based in Dallas, Vibe isn’t just participating in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) boom, it’s helping define what modern franchise leadership looks like.

“As our footprint grows, so does our commitment to staying grounded in our values,” said Faisal Lalani. “This achievement belongs to every member of the Vibe Tribe, from our frontline team members to our headquarters here in Dallas.”

With momentum building, Vibe recently moved into a new Dallas headquarters, designed to reflect the company’s culture-first approach and support its growing, multi-brand operations. The space brings all of Vibe’s teams together under one roof, creating even more opportunities for innovation and connection.

Looking ahead, Vibe is projected to open 72+ new locations over the next three years, bringing its total footprint to more than 230 restaurants nationwide. Vibe is poised for continued growth and innovation in the QSR space, proving that the best brands don’t just move to Texas - they’re built here.