German Doner Kebab
German Doner Kebab (GDK) is a premium quick-service restaurant (QSR) franchise specializing in gourmet kebabs made with healthy, nutritious, locally produced ingredients and a proprietary blend of traditional spices, offered for dine-in, take-away, and delivery. The business model focuses on multi-site development agreements requiring franchisees to open at least 5 outlets in designated high-traffic metropolitan or suburban areas with good visibility and parking. It targets general consumers seeking high-quality, nutritious fast-casual dining options in busy retail spaces, street kiosks, or malls.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% marketing fund + $180-$360/mo systems fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How German Doner Kebab Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
German Doner Kebab Current | $636K – $1.1M | $30K | 6.0% | 9 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
10 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a German Doner Kebab franchise ranges from $635,500 to $1,123,000. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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