Franchising
Berlin-based Doner Shack is making U.S. growth moves, scoring a multi-unit deal with Floridian Kaushal Patel to open in Florida and welcoming a second franchisee to Nevada under the direction of Surinder Preet, a former multi-unit Pizza Hut franchisee.
“I currently own two gas stations, and I love serving my customers and understanding their needs,” Patel said in a company press release. “As a passionate foodie, I wanted to expand into the restaurant industry, and when I discovered Doner Shack, it just clicked. I’m a huge fan of kebabs, and this was the perfect opportunity to own, cook, and serve high-quality food. Doner Shack offers a scalable, profitable business model with advanced robotic kebab machines, making it a great investment.
Preet’s Nevada deal includes five stores, bringing a second Doner Shack location to Las Vegas and the first for Reno. He’s also eyeing California.
“I’ve had the privilege of traveling the world, and nothing has topped my love for doner kebabs,” he said in the release. “When I discovered Doner Shack, I was blown away by the quality of the food and the streamlined operational model. I feel fortunate to join such a dynamic and forward-thinking brand.”
Jason Steele, the CEO of Steele Advisory Group, who is leading development, said the growth trajectory across the US is a testament to the power of the brand.
“We’re seeing a wave of interest from experienced operators, and it’s exciting to have leaders like Surinder and Kaushal join the Doner Shack family,” he said in the release. “With these new deals, we’ve now got eight locations coming to Nevada, and we’re on track to award 50 new franchise agreements this year alone.”