German Doner Kebab
Coverage of growth strategy, brand positioning, and F&B innovation at a fast-expanding quick-service chain reimagining a classic kebab format for modern consumers. This section explores site rollouts, franchising, international expansion, menu development, and digital engagement, offering insight for operators and hospitality professionals tracking scalable dining concepts, Gen Z appeal, and branded QSR disruption in the UK market.
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Oct- 2025 -6 OctoberFood and Drink
German Doner Kebab to open first Irish restaurant under Strava deal
German Doner Kebab will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, marking the brand’s first expansion into Ireland. The first restaurant is due to open in Liffey Valley, Dublin, before the end of 2025. The partners plan to establish 30 sites across the…
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Sep- 2025 -18 SeptemberRestaurants
German Doner Kebab launches 150th UK site
German Doner Kebab has marked a “major growth milestone” with the launch of its 150th UK restaurant in Leeds Boar Lane. The move follows the brand’s 100th UK store opening in May 2022, underlining German Doner Kebab’s rapid growth trajectory in the country. Since entering the UK in 2015, German…
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustPeople
German Doner Kebab appoints new chief marketing officer
German Doner Kebab has announced the appointment of Chris Waters as its new chief marketing officer, effective 1 September. Waters, who is currently European brand director at JD Sports, will take up the role as the kebab restaurant chain continues its growth in the UK and international markets. He brings…
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27 AugustFood and Drink
German Doner Kebab to open at Brent Cross Shopping Centre
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced that it is set to open a new site in Brent Cross Shopping Centre this autumn as part of its 2025 expansion plans. The new GDK site will create 20 new jobs in the local area and will include menu additions such as the…
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May- 2025 -22 MayRestaurants
German Doner Kebab opens first Norwich site
German Doner Kebab has opened its very first site in Norwich, located on 43 St Stephens Street today (22 May 2025). The new Norwich location will create over 20 new jobs and offer GDK’s signature offering of meat, salad, handmade sauces and waffle bread. The OG Kebab includes your choice…
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9 MayRestaurants
GDK partners with True to roll out UK and international expansion
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has been backed by investment and innovation firm True to continue its expansion in the UK and accelerate growth across new markets globally. Since launching in the UK in 2015 GDK has quickly grown to over 145 UK locations and over 170 globally under Hero Brand…
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Apr- 2025 -17 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/04/25
Deliveroo has reported a 9% rise in its gross transaction value YoY to £1.87bn in Q1 of 2025. It also saw continued improvement in order growth, up 7% to £72.6m (up 6% in Q4 2024), with GTV per order up 2% to £25.8m. Across both UK&I and International operations, its…
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17 AprilRestaurants
GDK in talks to sell major stake to private equity firm True
Investment firm True is reportedly in advanced talks with German Doner Kebab (GDK) to buy a major stake in the firm, according to Sky News. GDK, which is run by chief executive Simon Wallis, is currently part of Hero Brands, a Glasgow-based incubator of food and beverage concepts. Sky News…
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10 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 10/04/25
Cooks Coffee has seen store sales rise 26.4% to £35.1m in the year to 31 March 2025, with fourth quarter sales having jumped 35% to £9.5m due to strong trading momentum. It comes as the operator of the Esquires coffee chain expanded its estate in the year, from 75 to…
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10 AprilFood and Drink
German Doner Kebab to open two new sites
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced that it is set to open two new UK sites, in Norwich and Bluewater Shopping Centre. The launch of its Norwich site marks the company’s 4th opening of the year and its 147th UK location to date. The planned opening of its Bluewater site…
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