All German Doner Kebab articles
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab commits to 450 sites in India
GDK plans to open its first India outpost under a master franchise agreement with GBC India in early 2026, marking the next stage in its international growth
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OpinionNo longer cheap as chips – QSR embraces the £5 meal deal
Amid a clamour for customers, more and more QSR operators are introducing their own meal deals all pitched around the same price point in a hopeful bid to demonstrate value
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Donutelier, Wingstop, Sushinoya, Sandwich Sandwich, and more
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Analysis & Insight‘There’s such appetite for innovation’ – hospitality leaders on new formats, tech opportunities and food development
Leaders from some of the UK hospitality sector’s biggest groups, including Wingstop, Leon, German Doner Kebab, Moto Hospitality and Franco Manca gathered for a roundtable ahead of MCA’s Innovation Conference last week to discuss how they are evolving their businesses for the future
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NewsGDK to open 30 sites in Ireland
The kebab chain will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, with the first site to open in Dublin’s Liffey Valley
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InterviewsGerman Doner Kebab: ‘We’ve got the right formula’
CEO Simon Wallis speaks to MCA about new formats, territories, and occasions as the brand celebrates 150 sites and pushes closer to the £400m sales mark
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab launches £5 value menu
The fast-growing franchise business has introduced a new ‘Fiver Menu’ as part of its strategy to broaden appeal and drive frequency, tapping into lunchtime and snacking occasions
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Rudy’s Pizza, Chuck’s smashburgers, Khao Bird’s Northern Thai bbq, and more
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NewsNew CMO joins German Doner Kebab
Chris Waters joins the kebab chain from his role at JD Sports, as GDK looks to continue scaling across new and existing markets
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NewsGDK ups investment in kitchen automation
The doner kebab chain is trialling robotic meat shavers, with a view to rolling them out within the next year, in order to boost productivity and keep labour costs down
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Flat Iron, Base Face Pizza, Kapital, and more
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Analysis & InsightGDK and True deal typifies renewed confidence in sector M&A
The recent deal adds to a growing crop of M&A transactions in the hospitality sector this year, with the partnership between GDK and True destined to offer more than just a boost to estate numbers, as MCA discovers
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including GDK, PizzaExpress, Sinners, and more
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Analysis & InsightQSR and food-to-go drive growth amid cautious market conditions
QSR turnover is expected to grow 3.4% to £17.7bn, with outlet numbers up 1.5%, while food-to-go is forecast to grow 3.5% to £13.6bn, according to the latest Lumina Intelligence data
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NewsTrue makes strategic investment in German Doner Kebab
The investment firm will support and accelerate the kebab chain’s rollout across new and existing markets, as GDK looks to scale its 145-strong UK estate
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Analysis & InsightHalal QSR is growing – but how are brands navigating the complexities?
While some operators are embracing the shift, others remain cautious, with challenges over operational complexity, consumer sentiment, and commercial strategy
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NewsPrivate equity firm True in talks to acquire stake in GDK
True’s proposed investment into the kebab chain is described as a “stellar valuation”, sources told Sky News, as GDK targets 300 UK sites by 2028
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including GDK, Giraffe, Buns From Home, and more
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Event NewsGDK eyes 300 UK sites and £400m sales by 2028
The fast-growing kebab chain is targeting 300 UK sites by 2028, with new formats such as a small ‘hole-in-the-wall’ takeaway model for densely populated areas being explored, CEO Simon Wallis told the MCA Food to Go Conference
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Weekend PressHow GDK is disrupting kebab culture
Chief executive Simon Wallis says the brand is redefining the UK kebab market with a fast-casual approach and rapid expansion, This is Money reports