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.

  • Feb- 2023 -
    2 February
    PeopleHero Brands appoints new franchise director

    Hero Brands appoints new franchise director

    Hero Brands has appointed Nil Naik as its new franchise director to help grow the group’s portfolio.  Naik has over 20 years’ experience in Franchise Sales and Operations, having worked across a variety of franchise models including brands such as Domino’s Pizza, Papa Johns, Chaiiwala and Coffee Republic.   In his…

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  • Dec- 2022 -
    22 December
    RestaurantsTop 10 UK casual dining brands to expand presence in 2022

    Top 10 UK casual dining brands to expand presence in 2022

    According to the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index, the top 10 UK casual dining brands are forecast to grow their combined outlet count by +1.1% to 5,566. This growth is set to be driven by Pret A Manger (+7.5%), Nando’s (+4.0%) and KFC (+2.1%). In contrast,…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    6 July
    Food and DrinkIsland Poké appoints new head of property

    Island Poké appoints new head of property

    Island Poké has announced the appointment of Hux Norman as the company’s new head of property ahead of its plans to embark on a period of “huge” growth. Norman reportedly joins from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was property manager.  It is reported that he…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    9 June
    RestaurantsVirtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero is reportedly headed for huge growth as it announced a collaboration with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen. They are responsible for creating the fried chicken brand, Sides, which is available across the UK and Middle East.   Sides is reportedly on course to establish a further 50 locations in the…

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  • 7 June
    Food and DrinkIsland Poké opens first venue outside of London

    Island Poké opens first venue outside of London

    The UK’s “leading poké operator” has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London.  Island Poké brings “fresh pacific flavours” to the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40…

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  • May- 2022 -
    9 May
    RestaurantsGerman Doner Kebab to open landmark 100th UK site

    German Doner Kebab to open landmark 100th UK site

    Gourmet kebab restaurant, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has revealed it will reach the major milestone of opening its 100th UK restaurant this week. The landmark 100th site will open for customers on Tuesday 10 May, in the heart of Covent Garden on St. Martins Lane, London, in the heart of…

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  • Mar- 2022 -
    15 March
    PeopleGerman Doner Kebab appoints new MD for UK

    German Doner Kebab appoints new MD for UK

    German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new managing director for the UK to help build on its “ambitious” growth plans.  Dimen is the founder of Basepoint Consulting and a former senior commercial consultant at OXYGY Ltd, a Bird and Bird international law firm, where she has worked…

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  • 3 March
    RestaurantsGerman Doner Kebab appoints global COO

    German Doner Kebab appoints global COO

    German Doner Kebab (GDK) has appointed Daniel Bunce as its new global COO to help spearhead the brand’s global expansion plans.  Bunce has been promoted to the role from his current position as managing director for German GDK UK and Europe.  The group said that since joining in 2018, he…

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  • Feb- 2022 -
    18 February
    RestaurantsThe Sidemen to launch first Sides site at Boxpark

    The Sidemen to launch first Sides site at Boxpark

    Youtube stars The Sidemen are set to launch the first ever physical space for virtual fried chicken concept, Sides, at Boxpark Wembley next week. Opening its doors on 24 February, the fried chicken concept was only available as a delivery service until now.  Sides was launched in November 2021 and…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    23 February
    Venues & PropertiesGerman Doner Kebab to expand across UK

    German Doner Kebab to expand across UK

    German Doner Kebab is reportedly eyeing a roll-out of sites across the UK, in a move that will see it almost double its presence with the addition of 47 new sites.  According to Sky News, the expansion, which follows a period of heightened takeaway sales during the pandemic, will reportedly…

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