Fast food chain German Doner Kebab is opening its first restaurant in Ireland at the end of November.
German Doner Kebab's first Irish location will open at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin and marks the start of a nationwide expansion that will see the opening of up to 30 stores across Ireland within the next decade.
The new outlet will create 30 jobs in Liffey Valley, with plans for up to a further five stores and up to 150 jobs across Ireland within the next year.
As of July 2025, there are over 170 GDK restaurants throughout the UK, Sweden, North America, and the Middle East; all backed by its primary investor, True and Hero Brands.
The Strava Group, fronted by Rickey Sharma, operates the Master Franchise and leads the GDK growth strategy in Ireland.
Simon Wallis, the chief executive of German Doner Kebab, said the company's vision is to dominate the kebab category across Ireland and the world.
"We value working with franchise partners who share and believe in our purpose to elevate the kebab experience. The Strava Group is already a successful partner in England and Scotland, with a deep understanding of the business operations. We look forward to continuing to work closely with them to fulfil the potential of the brand in Ireland," he added.
Rickey Sharma, Director of the Strava Group, said that German Doner Kebab is rewriting the rules of the kebab experience worldwide, and Ireland is the next chapter in that story.
"We see tremendous potential in introducing our fresh, premium, and innovative approach to the Irish market, and we're confident it will resonate with a new generation of customers," he said.
"Liffey Valley will be the launchpad for what we believe will be a strong and sustained nationwide presence," he added.
