German Doner Kebab to open in North America

Franchised outlets are scheduled to open in Ontario and British Columbia in Canada, as well as Manhattan and New Jersey in the USA.

German Doner Kebab has also signed a development agreement with franchise expert Tanweer Ahmed for an initial 12 outlets in Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas over the next two years.

Tanweer’s franchise portfolio currently includes 153 KFC outlets, 58 Pizza Huts and 24 Taco Bells.

Imran Sayeed, global CEO of German Doner Kebab, says: “The USA offers a huge opportunity for GDK and we are excited to be embarking on an aggressive growth strategy for the region.

“Our idea of bringing a gourmet kebab that is healthy and nutritionally balanced has resonated with consumers and our ambition will be to disrupt and open up a new area of the fast-casual marketplace.”