German Doner Kebab (GDK), which is backed by private equity group True, will open its 150th UK site next month, in Leeds.
The milestone site, which will open in the city’s Boar Lane, follows the brand’s 100th UK opening in May 2022. Leeds will have three GDK restaurants, following locations at Cardigan Fields and the White Rose shopping centre, which the company said reinforced the brand’s strong regional presence and customer demand in the north.
Simon Wallis, GDK chief executive, said: “Reaching 150 restaurants is an incredible milestone for GDK, and it’s only been possible thanks to the dedication of our hard-working team and the commitment of our franchise partners across the UK.
A special mention goes to Strava Group, which is opening this landmark site. Leeds Boar Lane marks another exciting step in our journey, and we’re looking forward to building on this momentum together.”
In May, True made a “strategic investment” in GDK, which also operates circa 20 sites outside the UK, to support its continued rollout in Britain and accelerate growth across existing and new markets.
