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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular fast food chain with more than 140 UK sites reveals plans for new Scots restaurant
COMING SOON Popular fast food chain with more than 140 UK sites reveals plans for new Scots restaurant A POPULAR fast food chain with over 140 diners across the UK is set to open a brand-new branch in Scotland. German Doner Kebab will open its doors next month at Maurice's Gate in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow. 2 German Doner Kebab is set to open in Cumbernauld next month Credit: Getty 2 CEO Simon Wallis said he was "thrilled" to announce the opening Credit: Gary Stone The new eatery will mark the brand's tenth location in Scotland. Known for its 'bold flavours, premium ingredients, and 100% halal-friendly menu', GDK has become a firm favourite among food lovers. The mouth-watering menu includes doner wraps, burgers, Doritos-flavoured 'kebags', veggie kebabs and rice bowls. GDK boss Simon Wallis said he was "thrilled" about the latest addition, saying the opening has 'been in the pipeline for a while'. He said: 'Our menu is built around quality ingredients, bold flavours, and a new perspective on a nationwide favourite. 'As we continue growing, openings like Cumbernauld are testament to the driving force behind the GDK brand. 'We're incredibly proud of how far we've come and would like to extend a special thanks to our hard-working team across the country. 'Congratulations to our new franchise partner on his first GDK – we wish him the very best of luck on this exciting journey and can't wait to introduce Cumbernauld to 'Kebabs Done Right'.' Elsewhere, Nando's has announced the opening of its first restaurant in a Scots town. The chain revealed it is bringing its famous grilled peri-peri chicken to Kilmarnock "later this year". UK's biggest kebab chain trials 'robotic shavers' to slash costs after Labour's hated budget tax on business And Scotland's favourite takeaways have been revealed. One in four Scots selected Chinese cuisine as their top choice for a tasty treat.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Fast food chain announces new location to open in Cumbernauld
German Doner Kebab (GDK) will open at Maurice's Gate Cumbernauld in July, which will be the brand's 10 location in Scotland. The chain has built a reputation for "reinventing the kebab" by "delivering bold flavours, premium ingredients and a 100% halal-friendly menu". READ NEXT: Takeaway says key to success is treating customers 'like family' (Image: GDK) Simon Wallis, GDK CEO, says he is "thrilled" to announce the new opening in Cumbernauld which has "been in the pipeline for a while". He said: "Our menu is built around quality ingredients, bold flavours, and a new perspective on a nationwide favourite. "As we continue growing, openings like Cumbernauld are testament to the driving force behind the GDK brand. "We're incredibly proud of how far we've come and would like to extend a special thanks to our hard-working team across the country. "As well as a huge congratulations to our new franchise partner on his first GDK – we wish him the very best of luck on this exciting journey and look forward to introducing Cumbernauld to 'Kebabs Done Right'." READ NEXT: I have been in the trade 25 years and we have worked hard to become 'best takeaway' (Image: GDK) The new location will feature new additions to the menu such as the GDK doner rice bowl which combines their signature doner meat, crisp salad and rice, as well as classic items such as the OG kebab, doner krunch burger and Berliner doughnut bites. German Doner Kebab will be located at 14 St Maurice's Gate.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
German Doner Kebab eyes stake sale to private equity firm True
A serial investor in consumer and retail businesses is in talks to buy a big stake in the German Doner Kebab (GDK) chain as it seeks to promote itself as a day-round destination for hungry diners. Sky News has learnt that True, which has backed companies including the energy drinks manufacturer Sneak and Ray Studios, a tattoo removal specialist, is proposing to make the investment at what casual dining industry sources described as a "stellar valuation". GDK is currently part of Hero Brands, a Glasgow-based incubator of food and beverage concepts. The chain, which is run by chief executive Simon Wallis, will open its 150th UK outlet next month as it seeks to capitalise on a surge in demand. GDK has embarked on a marketing campaign with the slogan 'Doners worthy of the daylight' in recent months as it tries to dispel the notion that doner kebabs are primarily a food choice for inebriated late-night consumers. In recent media interviews, Mr Wallis has remarked on the challenge associated with changing that perception. "Essentially, the great British public have got this association [with kebabs] that you only ever eat them at about 2.30am," he told MailOnline last month. He added that just 4% of its sales were generated after 11pm. GDK operates a franchise model, and is said to have much more ambitious expansion plans in gestation. Further details of the proposed transaction between True and Hero Brands were unclear on Wednesday. A number of other bidders are said to have held talks with Hero Brands earlier in the process, with one party which looked at making an investment in the business saying that bankers at Cavendish had been orchestrating the process. True Capital declined to comment, while Hero Brands has been contacted for comment and a spokesperson for GDK could not be reached.
Sky News
16-04-2025
- Business
- Sky News
German Doner Kebab eyes stake sale to private equity firm True
A serial investor in consumer and retail businesses is in talks to buy a big stake in the German Doner Kebab (GDK) chain as it seeks to promote itself as a day-round destination for hungry diners. Sky News has learnt that True, which has backed companies including the energy drinks manufacturer Sneak and Ray Studios, a tattoo removal specialist, is proposing to make the investment at what casual dining industry sources described as a "stellar valuation". GDK is currently part of Hero Brands, a Glasgow-based incubator of food and beverage concepts. The chain, which is run by chief executive Simon Wallis, will open its 150th UK outlet next month as it seeks to capitalise on a surge in demand. GDK has embarked on a marketing campaign with the slogan 'Doners worthy of the daylight' in recent months as it tries to dispel the notion that doner kebabs are primarily a food choice for inebriated late-night consumers. In recent media interviews, Mr Wallis has remarked on the challenge associated with changing that perception. "Essentially, the great British public have got this association [with kebabs] that you only ever eat them at about 2.30am," he told MailOnline last month. He added that just 4% of its sales were generated after 11pm. GDK operates a franchise model, and is said to have much more ambitious expansion plans in gestation. Further details of the proposed transaction between True and Hero Brands were unclear on Wednesday. A number of other bidders are said to have held talks with Hero Brands earlier in the process, with one party which looked at making an investment in the business saying that bankers at Cavendish had been orchestrating the process.
