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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + up to 3% ad fund + up to $500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Unlock financial performance dataHow German Doner Kebab Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
German Doner Kebab Current | $366K – $638K | $40K | 6.0% | 4 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 112 franchises | $518K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 112 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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5 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a German Doner Kebab franchise ranges from $366,000 to $638,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.