Source: FranopolisGdk
GDK (German Doner Kebab) is a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving a fully halal menu of Berlin-inspired doner kebabs. Its products include the OG Kebab, Boss Box, Gym Box, lean meats, fresh locally sourced vegetables, toasted waffle bread, handmade sauces, and curry fries. The business serves customers seeking kebab-based meals in cities including New York, London, Dublin, and Dubai. GDK also provides franchisees with training, site selection and design assistance, marketing materials, operational support, supply chain management, quality control, and menu development.
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fit out materials and installation low/high | $150,000 to $205,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Fit Out Materials & Installation $150,000 $205,000 |
| Office supplies and miscellaneous low/high | $1,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Office Supplies & Misc. 9 $1,500 $5,000 |
| Small wares low/high | $11,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Small Wares $11,000 $15,000 |
| Signage low/high | $20,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Signage 5 $20,000 $35,000 |
| Furniture and fixtures low/high | $15,500 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture & Fixtures 8 $15,500 $20,000 |
| Insurance low/high | $9,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance 12 $9,000 $18,000 |
| Lease utility and security deposits low | $25,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Lease, Utility & Security Deposits 3 $25,000 $30,000 |
| Business licenses low/high | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Business Licenses 10 $1,000 $5,000 |
| Restaurant equipment low/high | $140,000 to $175,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Restaurant Equipment 6 $140,000 $175,000 |
| Total five outlet development low/high | $3,177,500 to $5,615,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total for Multi- Site Development of 5 Outlets 18 $3,177,500 $5,615,000 |
| Leasehold improvements low/high | $0 to $250,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Leasehold Improvements 4 $0 $250,000 |
| Professional fees low/high | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Professional Fees 11 $10,000 $15,000 |
| Hardware and software low/high | $27,500 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Hardware and Software 7 $27,500 $30,000 |
| Architect/project manager fees low/high | $25,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Architects and Project Manager Fees 15 $25,000 $50,000 |
| Total first outlet low/high | $635,500 to $1,123,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Total for first Outlet 17 $635,500 $1,123,000 |
| Opening inventory low/high | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Opening Inventory $15,000 $20,000 |
| Mechanical electrical plumbing low/high | $125,000 to $175,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing $125,000 $175,000 |
| Initial franchise fee | $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $30,000 |
| Additional funds low/high | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds (Approx. 3 months) 16 $15,000 $20,000 |
| Opening marketing low/high | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Pre-Launch, Soft Launch and Grand Opening Marketing $10,000 $15,000 |
| Initial training low/high | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Training 13 $5,000 $10,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
- Royalty 6.0% of monthly Gross Revenues
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly systems fee | $350 per quarter for maintenance and license fees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Systems fee current monthly | Currently, $180 per month, up to a maximum of $360 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty fee | Royalty 6.0% of monthly Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Marketing fund fee | Marketing Fund Fee 3.0% of monthly Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Late charge interest maximum | The lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum rate of interest allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Opening advertising low/high | You agree to pay us between $10,000 and $15,000 for your pre-launch, soft launch and grand opening advertising | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| E-commerce fee maximum | Up to 2% of sales via GDK’s App or Website | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee 5% of the sales price of the GDK Outlet | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local marketing fee | 2% of Gross Revenues on local marketing activity. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Relocation fee | 50% of our then- current Initial Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 for each dishonored check, or insufficient funds notice | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Systems fee maximum monthly | up to a maximum of $360 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Successor franchise fee | 50% of our then- current Initial Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial training fee high | between $5,000 and $10,000 for you and your Outlet Manager and Shift Supervisors to attend our Initial Training program for each Outlet you open. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Late fee per occurrence | plus a late fee of $50 to cover our administration costs for each occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fee per outlet | The Initial Franchise Fee is $30,000 per Outlet | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial franchise fees for five outlets | The Initial Franchise Fees for 5 Outlets is a total of $150,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Additional training fee low/high | ranging from $300 to $2,500 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Cooperative advertising maximum | not to exceed 2% of your Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial training fee low | You must pay to us between $5,000 and $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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