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German Doner Kebab (GDK) has recently opened its doors to another site in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset marking its 128th location in the country and 150th internationally.
The news comes as the brand has experienced rapid expansion, with the fast-casual dining option now employing over 4,500 people across its 150 restaurants worldwide.
GDK has also been making steps to strengthen its senior leadership team recently, with two significant hires from Domino’s UK. The brand’s new CEO Simon Wallis has been joined by Robin Caley, the GDK’s new chief development officer.
As part of worldwide growth plans, the fast-casual brand has plans already underway to open 12 new restaurants in North America, following its recent openings in Astoria, Queens, New York and Sugar Land near Houston, Texas.
Wallis said: “Reaching 150 restaurants worldwide with our Weston-super-Mare opening is a testament to our incredible growth and commitment to delivering a new dining experience across the globe.
“Our expectation-defying kebabs are revolutionising this popular street food worldwide. This unique innovation on a traditional dish has captured the imagination of a global audience to elevate GDK into becoming a market leader in the F&B space.”
He added: “At GDK, we are committed to growth and strengthening our position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain. Beyond that, our global demand reflects our position as one of the world’s most exciting fast-casual brands.”
