
ARKR: Is Ark Restaurants Corp. Halal?
Ark Restaurants Corp.
$4.81
-13.57%
Market Cap: 17.3M
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ark Restaurants Corp. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ARKR
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page
About Ark Restaurants Corp.
Ark Restaurants Corp. is a hospitality company that owns and manages a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars throughout the United States, primarily operating through its subsidiary companies. By December 20, 2021, its holdings encompassed 17 full-service dining and drinking venues. These establishments were geographically dispersed, with four in New York City, one in Washington, D.C., five in Las Vegas, Nevada, one in Atlantic City, New Jersey, four positioned along Florida's east coast, and two on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Beyond these, the corporation also oversaw 17 fast-food concepts and catering services. Established in 1983, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in New York, New York.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
Shariah Compliance Status
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Restaurants: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.