Archive · 28 Nov 2025
German Doner Kebab to Enter India
German Doner Kebab is a fast-food chain from the UK that sells kebabs.
They want to open their first restaurant in India next year.
The boss, Simon Wallis, thinks India is a great place to grow because lots of people there are starting to eat more protein and there's a big middle class.
They plan to have almost 900 restaurants around the world in the next few years.
In India, they won't serve beef like they do in other countries, but lamb instead, to suit local tastes.
They want to make £1 billion in sales in five years.
Right now, they have over 170 restaurants in places like the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
They're not planning to go public on the stock market anytime soon, but they want to keep growing and selling more kebabs.
German Doner Kebab (GDK) plans to open its first Indian restaurant in early 2026.
The chain aims to reach £1 billion in global sales within five years.
GDK will adapt its menu for India, serving lamb instead of beef.
The expansion is part of a plan to grow to nearly 900 outlets worldwide.
GDK is partnering with GBC India for its nationwide expansion in India.
- Who
- German Doner Kebab (GDK), a UK-based fast-food chain
- What
- Expansion into India with plans for 900 outlets globally
- When
- First Indian restaurant to open in early 2026
- Where
- India, with current outlets in UK, Europe, North America, and Middle East
- Why
- To target £1 billion in global sales within five years, citing India's growing middle class and protein consumption
- Company
- German Doner Kebab (GDK)
- CEO
- Simon Wallis
- Target Sales
- £1 billion ($1.32 billion) in 5 years
- Current Outlets
- 170+ across UK, Europe, North America, Middle East
- Target Outlets
- 900 by 2028
- India Launch
- Early 2026
- Franchise Partner
- GBC India
- Menu Adaptation
- Lamb instead of beef