Adams Morgan's Amsterdam Falafel Opening on 14th

1830 14th St NW, location of new Amsterdam Falafel franchise

Amsterdam Falafelshop, the Adams Morgan make-it-your-own falafel restaurant, is opening another, franchised location on 14th St NW. The original location at 2425 18th St NW is not closing. The owners have been working on developing a franchise plan and the 14th Street store will be the third, joining two others in Somerville, MA and Annapolis, MD. The new store is at 1830 14th St NW, near Swann St. This location will be larger than the original and will also serve alcohol.

Amsterdam joins several other businesses with an Adams Morgan-Shaw crossover. Joint Custody recently moved from 18th Street to 16th and U Street NW. Meeps Vintage moved from U Street to 18th Street in 2006 and two years later Miss Pixie's Furnishings made a move from 18th and Columbia to 14th and R.

Amsterdam Falafel Shop Going National

Adams Morgan's own Amsterdam Falafel is going national. There's one location to date, 2425 18th Street NW. The owners are now offering franchise opportunities that will take the brand --and its vegan friendly menu-- to the other 50 states. 

To start, they're offering franchising in 15 mid-Atlantic and southern states. Another 10 other states from the Midwest and Northeast are being considered for the next round. Start small, then take over the world. Or country.

Not sure how much one would have to invest to acquire a franchise.

Amsterdam has done a good job building its brand in DC over the last few years. The menu is simple, they're open late night, and the food is cheap. Although it wasn't the first to serve falafel in the District, it did beat Maoz Veg to the DC scene and spawned a few falafel competitors including Old City Cafe and Shawarma King.

Now to convince someone to open a franchise in my hometown of Richmond. Give Aladdin Express a run for their money. Good luck guys!