Ahmo's set to open eighth location in Ypsilanti

Ahmo's Gyros & Deli has been on a steady growth trajectory for the past decade. Now, with a recently opened Brighton location and plans to expand to up to 25 stores over the next five years, its eighth eatery is set to open in Ypsilanti on Dec. 15. 

 

"I'm a strong believer in growing within our hometown," Mohamad Issa, part-owner of Ahmo's Gyros & Deli. "We have always looked at the Eastern, St. Joe's and Washtenaw Ave. as such an important area."

 

Renovations on the 2,200 square foot building have now been underway for a more than a year. After taking the structure down to the walls, Ahmo's is rebuilding to meet the restaurant's high standards for quality and cleanliness. 

 

"You have to keep two things in mind for the customer," Issa says, "the food and the atmosphere. The cleanliness is what makes the difference. We always try to make sure the food is quality and the floors are clean all the time." 

 

Issa anticipates a staff of at least 12 to be employed at the new Ahmo's. He plans to welcome the entire community to the new location up on their opening and become an involved member of the neighborhood. Though the business is looking to grow to 25 stores in the next few years, Issa says Ahmo's plans expand in Michigan with an eye on near-campus locations.