Doner Shack
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 0
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Doner Shack
**Doner Shack**
Inspired by a transformative 48-hour adventure in Berlin, Doner Shack brings the vibrant flavors of authentic kebabs to the UK. This dynamic brand specializes in mouth-watering kebabs, chicken, and fries, all crafted to deliver a taste of Berlin’s street food scene. With a focus on quality and flavor, Doner Shack has become a go-to destination for food lovers seeking an electrifying dining experience.
Embracing convenience, Doner Shack offers various ordering options including delivery through popular platforms like Deliveroo and Uber Eats, as well as kerbside pickup and click & collect. Their locations span key cities such as Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and even international spots like Las Vegas and Mumbai, ensuring everyone can enjoy their delectable offerings.
Whether you're indulging in their signature kebabs or enjoying chicken and fries, Doner Shack is committed to sharing the joy of exceptional food. Join the movement and experience a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Berlin right at your doorstep!
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Development Agreement pricing
Pay $40,000 for first unit and $20,000 for each additional; no per-unit Initial Franchise Fee for units opened under Development Agreement (see Item 7B note).
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 1,800 sq ft
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on the first franchise awarded
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$754k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open8 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.