- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$672K - $3.1M
- Units as of 2024
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5 150.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Doner Shack
| Industry | Food |
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| Related Categories | Mediterranean Food, Food: Quick Service |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Leadership | Sanjeev Sanghera, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
1688 Meridian Ave., #600 Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
| Social | LinkedIn, Instagram |
More from Doner Shack
Doner Shack is an award-winning and innovative QSR franchise offering an exciting opportunity to thrive in the rapidly growing Mediterranean food category.
Doner Shack is an innovative and groundbreaking restaurant franchise set to become the number one kebab brand worldwide, by providing unrivalled products with the convenience, quality and taste that customers crave.
The menu offers shawarma and doner kebabs, buttermilk fried chicken tenders, loaded fries, sliders and real ice-cream milkshakes served in contemporary settings with simple to run kitchen operations, providing quick and quality fast food to their customers through dine-in, delivery, online ordering, drive-thru, curbside, and to-go.
The concept of Doner Shack was established in 2018 after the founders experienced the popularity of kebabs in Mainland Europe, where the Kebab's outsell the top five fast food brands combined by 5 to 1, showing an unprecedented level of popularity and an estimated 1.8 Billion kebabs consumed yearly. Doner Shack offers an exciting and unmatched offering in the QSR sector, delivering high service levels and support for its franchisees and customers alike.
The brand continues to grow in popularity and has earned several accolades including being listed in the Elite Franchise Top 100 in 2023. And as keen innovators and pioneers of their industry, Doner Shack’s award-winning operating system has become the benchmark for kebab brands worldwide, offering:
- The Most Advanced Kebab Operating System In The World
- Comparable to the introduction of the conveyor oven in the pizza industry, our robotic kebab machines are a game changing innovation
- Sector Leading Prep Times
- We lead the sector for order times currently running at sub 5 mins
- Lower skill level required
- No requirement for staff to learn the difficult art of cutting meat all day long
- Reduced Labor
- Our innovations have led to efficiencies in our restaurants including lower labor requirement
- Increased Product Consistency
- Perfect cuts every time with minimum wastage
Doner Shack uses a practical approach to franchising to drive profitability, layering technology and innovations whilst offering highly desirable, quality products with a business model that is highly scalable.
NEXT STEPS
Doner Shack is looking for passionate franchisees who share their vision for excellence. With a mission to build lasting relationships, create strong community ties, and cultivate a loyal customer base, Doner Shack offers a fantastic opportunity for those eager to lead in the fast-growing Mediterranean food market.
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2022 (2 years) |
|---|---|
| # of employees at HQ | 35 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises worldwide. This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming |
| # of Units | 5 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Doner Shack franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$40,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$671,900 - $3,099,700 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$500,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$250,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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6% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Doner Shack has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 40 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 20 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
| # of employees required to run | 5-10 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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