Own a GDK Franchise
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Founded
Doner kebabs have grown from the streets of Berlin to a worldwide phenomenon, with 20,000 independent restaurants in the UK alone. German Doner Kebab, or GDK, was created as the first truly global doner kebab brand and currently has over 170 locations internationally, across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of the USA and Canada, with 1,000+ more in development.
Brand Position
GDK has created its own sub-segment in the hugely popular fast casual space. With a simple, approachable menu, GDK is already the largest fastest growing branded Doner Kebab concept in the world.
Footprint
Kiosk, In-line, and End Cap (1,000-1,600 sq ft)
Royalty & Marketing Fund
Royalty: 6% of gross sales
Marketing: 3% of gross sales
Segment
Premium QSR with halal proteins offering premium quality, tasty, fresh, healthy, and vegetarian choices. GDK is a brand for There is an option for everyone.
Revenue Streams & Day Parts
Dine-in, Takeout and Delivery, from lunch through to dinner & late night.
Franchise Fee & Minimum Development
$30,000 per unit with a 5-unit minimum, $1.5MM net worth, $1MM liquid capital available to invest, current or previous multi-unit restaurant ownership experience, and ready to begin development within the next 3-6 months.
“German Doner Kebab is fast becoming one of the most talked about franchise opportunities around. We are in discussions with very experienced multi-unit, multi-brand franchisees, many of whom have brands in their portfolios that are household names.
We have invested massively in putting the standards and processes in place to support our partners here in the US and Canada. I can’t think of a more exciting or attractive franchise model to be involved with right now.”
Simon Wallis, CEO GDKI International
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Unique Concept
Healthy, fresh, made-to-order, GDK offers premium alternatives to burgers, sandwiches, pizzas etc, with Halal and vegetarian options to appeal to a wider group of consumers.
Technology Focused
Order on-line, through the app or via kiosks in-store.
Celebrity Fan Base
Highly engaged social fans including sports and music celebrities, creating brand love and strong consumer demand.
Large Territory Options Available
The top East Coast Media Markets and Texas are target markets for GDK.
Territories are selling quickly.
Prime Real Estate Advantage
Limited competition makes GDK very appealing to landlords and allows access to the best real estate in the best trade areas.
Strong Unit Economics
High Volume, Simple Operations, Open Kitchens, Diverse
Menu Options, Conversion Friendly, Unique Concept
Franchise Support System
Senior Management has 100+ years of combined Franchisor Experience.
Long Development Runway
Multi-Unit & Multi-Brand Franchisees running out of “white space” have chosen GDK as their next restaurant brand.
Our GDK franchise partners have large, diverse business
portfolios that include many familiar food and beverage brands.
OUR FRANCHISE PARTNERS
“The concept of German Doner Kebab instantly appealed to me. The store concept was very attractive, and the food quality was extremely high. The fast-food market is very competitive and usually seen as unhealthy, but GDK has brought a new dimension to the kebab market by offering a quality fresh gourmet range that is also healthy.”
“The store concept was visually very attractive and the quality of the food extremely high. In recent years, the doner kebab often had a somewhat tarnished reputation as something you have after one too many drinks. GDK turned this on its head.”
“The reaction was everything we’d hoped for. Customers kept coming back and were telling us ours were the best kebabs they had ever eaten and that they loved our set-up. People got blown away after their first bite. Like any new business, we had our challenges, but it seemed that we were on to a winner.”
Hemanth Bollini
13 locations
“The German Doner Kebab franchise is a fresh disruptive brand that is evolving into the fast casual brand of the future. It’s great to be part of an exciting brand that is one of the fastest growing in the country.”
“The GDK head office has built a great team which supports us with every new restaurant opening. They spend time in the restaurants with our teams to ensure everything runs smoothly and is a great success. They also provide valuable ongoing support to me as a franchisee and my operations team.”
“It has completely changed my life. I have always been part of the franchising community but to be an actual franchisee is very rewarding. It’s hard work, especially as we are always expanding, but it is so rewarding, and I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else!”
Gavin Sahota
8 locations
Available Markets
Join the largest, fasted growing doner kebab concept in the world. Contact us and we’ll help you find the perfect location for your next franchise.
Sold:
New York CityPartially Sold:
DallasHouston
Toronto
Vancouver
Targeted:
Boston
Charlotte
Greenville
Orlando
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Tampa
Edmonton
Ottawa
Saskatoon
Charleston
Columbia
Miami
Philadelphia
Raleigh Durham
San Antonio
Washington DC
Montreal
Quebec City
Winnipeg
