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The year 2025 has been one for the record books at Kabob-It, and we closed it out with a major celebration, Kabob-It has been named a winner of the 2025 Chicago Star Awards! Presented by the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office, the Chicago Star Award is a prestigious recognition given to local small businesses that go above and beyond to contribute to the economic and social well-being of our city. More Than Just an Award For us, being a "Chicago Star" means our mission is resona

The accolades keep coming for the Kabob-It family! We are beyond thrilled to announce that our founder, Maisha Muhammad, has been named an honoree of the prestigious Roots and Resilience Award. This award is a celebration of leaders who don't just grow businesses, but who nourish the soil of the communities they serve. For Maisha, "Resilience" isn't just a word, it’s the story of Kabob-It’s journey from a vision of authentic Mediterranean flavors to a cornerstone of Chicago’s

Our founder, Maisha Muhammad, was invited to trade the grill for the gridiron (figuratively speaking). Maisha recently headed to the Chicago Bears Headquarters at Halas Hall to serve as a Guest Panelist, sharing her insights on entrepreneurship, community impact, and the grit it takes to build a brand in the Windy City. A Seat at the Table Stepping into the home of the Chicago Bears is always an honor, but being asked to lead a conversation there is something special. As a gu

We have some incredible news to share, and honestly, we’re still pinching ourselves. On January 6, 2026, Kabob-It was officially honored by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson with a community development grant. This isn't just a win for our team; it’s the fuel that is powering our next big chapter: expanding to the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) this fall! A Vision Recognized The community development grant is a testament to the hard work, fresh flavors, and local spirit t

The Chicago Bears have named us their final 2024 Small Business All-Pros winner, presented by PNC bank. https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1567716

The Bears announced Kabob-It as the third and final winner of the 2024-2025 Small Business All-Pros program, presented by PNC. From Dec....