Help Us Save Our Family-Run Burger Business in Hull

Hi everyone,

We’re a small family from London with a big dream — to build a family business that not only serves delicious food, but uplifts our family, our community, and future generations.

we’ve started our journey by investing outside London as our means could only reach that rent price range… so we chose Hull East Yorkshire, having family and friends we can trust there and knowing that there was a gap and demand for what we could offer.

Our journey started with a vision: to bring something unique, fresh, and full of flavour to Hull. We opened our burger restaurant with passion in our hearts and fire in our bellies, creating a place that locals now know and love — a place where we smash 100% fresh beef to order, batter and fry chicken fresh every single time, and serve loaded fries with bold, exciting flavours inspired by the best kitchens in London and abroad.

We didn’t just open a burger joint — we built something special for Hull. We’ve created a business that’s deeply rooted in our community. We’ve met so many amazing customers who keep coming back, who tell us how much they love what we do and how different it is from anything else around.

But behind the scenes, like many small businesses, we’ve been struggling. Despite the success of our product and the love from the community, we’ve racked up serious debt trying to keep the doors open. Every penny has gone back into the business. We’ve pushed ourselves to the limit, taking no shortcuts, working long hours, and holding onto this dream tightly — because this isn’t just about burgers.

This is about breaking a cycle. We’re a family trying to come off the benefit system and change the trajectory of our lives. This business means freedom, dignity, and the chance to build something real not only for ourselves, but for the many family members we hope to support here in the UK and back home.

We’ve hit a point where we can’t move forward without help. We’ve exhausted all our options. Despite building something the community values, despite creating a brand with heart, we’re out of funds — but not out of hope.

We’re asking for your support to help us keep our doors open and give this business the fighting chance it deserves. Every donation, no matter how small, gets us closer to stability, to paying off debts, and to continuing this journey that means so much to us and those we love.

This isn’t just about saving a burger restaurant. This is about saving a dream — a family’s dream to rise, to serve, and to make a lasting difference.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading, for supporting, and for being part of this story.

With love and gratitude,

Mazin and Sumayyah at Korna Grill

Smashing Burgers. Changing Lives. ❤️