Press & Accolades | Cousin's Burger
My Halal Burger Chain
Shahezad Contractor, 44, is the founder and CEO of Cousin’s Burger, a halal restaurant chain with seven locations across the Northeast. The Cousin’s brand is known for its smash burgers, but also includes a pizza and barbecue restaurant. The business brought in over $4 million in total revenue and was profitable in 2025.
The Infatuation's Top 8 Smashburgers
Philly's toughest food critics ranked us in the Top 8 smashburgers in the city. Twice reviewed. Both times, they said come back. Read their review and see why we're so special.
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'Hit Smash Burger Concept': WFMZ on Cousin's
WFMZ called us a hit smash burger concept, built on halal smash burgers, USDA prime ribeye cheesesteaks, and Nashville hot chicken. USDA prime black angus from Lancaster County, no antibiotics, no hormones. As the owner put it: none of our locations have less than a 4.5 rating on Google.
