German Doner Kebab opens first restaurant in Saudi Arabia

German Doner Kebab opens first restaurant in Saudi Arabia

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has opened its doors in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, bringing a new and exciting fast-casual dining experience to the kingdom.

The new restaurant on the city’s bustling AlTakhasusi Street is the brand’s first in Saudi Arabia, as it continues to bring the unique GDK experience, already widely loved in the UK, to more locations across the globe.

The restaurant is owned and operated by Food Perfection Trading LLC, a Saudi/Bahraini partnership that secured GDK’s Saudi Arabia master franchise. Plans are now in place to open about 100 restaurants in the kingdom over the next ten years.

The Saudi opening comes as the brand embarks on a period of relentless international growth; it currently boasts over 150 restaurants across the UK, Middle East, USA, Canada, Europe and the Middle East.

This growth has been fuelled by GDK’s game-changing kebabs and superior dining experience, enhanced by an unparalleled immersion in popular culture, that have made GDK the world’s number one spot to enjoy a quality doner kebab.

Attending the opening, Mr Imran Sayeed, who was recently promoted from GDK CEO to Hero Brands’ F&B Group CEO, said: “I am thrilled to announce the opening of our first restaurant in Saudi Arabia. GDK has