UK-based chain German Doner Kebab, backed by private equity firm True, is preparing to enter the Indian market early next year as part of an international expansion aimed at reaching £1bn ($1.32bn) in global sales within five years, according to a report by Reuters.
Chief executive Simon Wallis said India will form a key pillar of the growth strategy, citing rising disposable incomes and increasing protein consumption. The group plans to scale its estate from more than 170 sites across the UK, Europe, North America and the Middle East to almost 900 locations globally.
GDK will open its first restaurant in India in early 2026 under a master franchise agreement with GBC India, a Middle East–based bakery supplier. In line with other global fast food chains, GDK will exclude beef from its Indian menu and focus on lamb offerings.
The company expects revenues to exceed £183m this year, up from £161m in 2024. A potential NYSE listing is no longer under consideration, with management prioritising the £1bn sales milestone.
