News: German Doner Kebab opens in Rotherham

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has opened its doors in Rotherham, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the South Yorkshire town.

Rothbiz revelaed in May that the brand was looking to take on the vacant former Carphone Warehouse unit at Parkgate.

The new restaurant is located at Parkgate Shopping and opened October 28, creating in the region of 40 new jobs.

German Doner Kebab Rotherham will offer a full Dine-In experience, plus Takeaway with Click & Collect and Delivery will be available through GDK’s Delivery partners.

German Doner Kebab is revolutionising the kebab in the UK, bringing a fresh, high-quality taste sensation that has made it the number one spot to enjoy a kebab.

Freshly prepared in front of customers, the game-changing kebabs are made using premium, lean, succulent meats and fresh local vegetables, served in handmade toasted breads with unique signature sauces.

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The new restaurant in Rotherham is the brand’s 75th site in the UK as it continues to bring the GDK experience to more locations throughout the country.

The brand now has over 90 restaurants worldwide as it continues to bring the GDK experience to more locations across the globe.

Daniel Bunce, GDK MD for UK and Europe, said: “We’re delighted to officially open and bring the German Doner Kebab experience to Rotherham.

“Our game-changing kebabs are revolutionising the kebab in the UK and we are excited to be bringing a new fast-casual experience to the area, offering great tasting fresh food in a relaxed and modern setting.”

Established in Germany over 30 years ago, Scottish company, United Brands, took over the worldwide GDK brand and recently announced plans to open 47 new restaurants in the UK during 2021, bringing in the region of 1,800 new jobs throughout the country. It operates a franchise model.

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News: New openings at Parkgate

Sports fashion retailer JD has opened a brand new store in Rotherham.

Rothbiz reported last month that The King of Trainers was looking to take on the 15,000 sq ft unit that was previously occupied by Mothercare at Parkgate Shopping Park.

Ocupying unit 6a, this new store will complement the existing JD location in Rotherham town centre on College Walk.

The store has employed 40 new staff members from the Rotherham area and there are 30 extra Christmas temporary jobs available to apply for from now till the end of November.

A spokesperson for JD said: “We’re delighted to be opening another JD store in Rotherham.

“This will offer shoppers a wider selection from our extensive range of best-in-class sports fashion wear.”

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Poundstrecther was the last retailer to open a new store at Parkgate when it opened in July.

The next new opening is set to be German Doner Kebab.

Rothbiz reported in May that the fast-casual brand was set to take on the former Carphone Warehouse unit as part of ambitious UK expansion plans.

Established in Germany over 30 years ago, the brand has built up to 76 restaurants in UK, Europe and Middle East, all selling high quality doner kebabs. The chain serves 100% lean succulent meat in handmade breads and crisp salad, with a choice of three signature sauces.

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News: Fast-growing food firm looks to have doner deal for new Rotherham outlet

Signs are that fast-growing, fast-casual brand, German Doner Kebab (GDK), has wrapped up a deal to take on a vacant retail unit in Rotherham.

Established in Germany over 30 years ago, the brand has built up to 76 restaurants in UK, Europe and Middle East, all selling high quality doner kebabs. The chain serves 100% lean succulent meat in handmade breads and crisp salad, with a choice of three signature sauces.

An ambitious UK expansion plan looks to include opening a new outlet in Rotherham and a planning application shows that GDK is hoping to open at Parkgate.

Scottish company, United Brands, took over the worldwide GDK brand and recently announced plans to open 47 new restaurants in the UK during 2021, bringing in the region of 1,800 new jobs throughout the country. It operates a franchise model.

In Rotherham, plans have been submitted for Unit 30 at Parkgate Shopping Centre, where the centre's owners are applying to operate the former Carphone Warehouse store as a restaurant. Change of use plans are no longer required due to an update in national policy, but planning and advertisement consent is required for extraction equipment, shopfront alterations and new signage.

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Rr Planning, consultants submitting the plans on behalf of RSGD (Rotherham) Limited, said: "The proposed scheme will be a positive addition in the street scene and will result in investment and job creation at a time when the high street is suffering."

GDK opened 12 more restaurants during 2020 and delivered a significant rise in UK total sales, up 81% from the previous 12 months. Same-store sales for 2020 were also up 51% on 2019.

Imran Sayeed, CEO of GDK, said: "We have been extremely agile during the Pandemic and there continues to be a huge demand for our game-changing kebabs.

"It is therefore very exciting to be announcing these latest growth plans for the next 12 months as we build on the great momentum we delivered during 2020.

"Our plans will almost double our portfolio and create in the region of 1800 jobs as we continue to disrupt the market space and maintain our mission of building the fast-casual brand of the future."

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