Archive · 10 Aug 2026
German Doner Kebab Enters India with Hyderabad Launch
German Doner Kebab, or GDK, is a popular restaurant chain from around the world that serves doner kebabs.
A doner kebab is a tasty sandwich or wrap made with meat that is roasted on a big spinning stick.
GDK says it makes its kebabs with high-quality lean meats, fresh ingredients, and sauces made by hand.
Now, GDK is coming to India for the very first time.
A company called GBC India will bring the brand to the country.
The first GDK restaurant in India will open in a neighborhood called Jubilee Hills in the city of Hyderabad in August 2026.
After that, the plan is to open many more restaurants across India, with a goal of 450 stores over the next ten years.
The people behind the launch say Indians are eating more protein-rich and higher-quality food these days.
The article about this was a paid advertisement, so some of the claims come from the companies promoting themselves.
Overall, GDK hopes its tasty, high-quality kebabs will become a favorite for people in India.
German Doner Kebab (GDK) is entering India through GBC India, with its first restaurant opening in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, in August 2026.
GDK operates more than 170 restaurants worldwide, offering premium lean meats, fresh ingredients, and handmade sauces.
Following the Hyderabad launch, GBC India plans a phased national rollout targeting 450 restaurants across India over the next ten years.
GBC India brings more than 15 years of experience in food supply chain operations, sourcing, and quality management to the partnership.
Executives from GBC India and GDK International say the entry responds to India's growing demand for protein-rich meals and premium dining experiences.
- Who
- German Doner Kebab (GDK) and its Indian partner GBC India, whose leaders include Simon Wallis (CEO, GDK International), Vikrant Tomer (CEO, GBC India), and Ginny Sahni (Managing Director, GBC India).
- What
- GDK's entry into the Indian market with its first restaurant, beginning a planned expansion of up to 450 outlets across the country in ten years.
- When
- August 2026, when GDK's first Indian restaurant is scheduled to open.
- Where
- Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India, followed by major metropolitan and high-growth urban markets across the country.
- Why
- To tap into India's rising demand for protein-focused meals, premium ingredients, and global dining experiences among younger consumers.
Brand promotion
Independent scrutiny
Quality and market positioning
Brand promotion
GBC India and GDK executives say the brand offers premium lean meats, fresh ingredients, and protein-rich meals that match Indians' growing appetite for quality, fitness-focused, and premium dining experiences.
Independent scrutiny
The article is paid-for, sponsored BrandIt content produced by ThePrint's commercial team and not written by its journalists, so the claims about quality, demand, and expansion are promotional and not independently verified.
- Brand
- German Doner Kebab (GDK)
- Indian partner
- GBC India
- First location
- Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Opening date
- August 2026
- Global footprint
- More than 170 restaurants worldwide
- India expansion target
- 450 restaurants over the next ten years
- GBC India experience
- More than 15 years in food supply chain, sourcing, and quality management
- Article type
- Paid-for sponsored content (ThePrint BrandIt)