U.K.'s Largest McDonald's Franchisee Sells All His Stores, Partners with German Doner Kebab

U.K.'s Largest McDonald's Franchisee Sells All His Stores, Partners with German Doner Kebab

U.K.'s Largest McDonald's Franchisee Sells All His Stores, Partners with German Doner Kebab

Atul Pathak, OBE, has sold his portfolio of 43 McDonald’s restaurants and announced a new partnership with German Doner Kebab. Formerly the UK’s largest McDonald’s franchisee, his restaurants employed more than 3,500 staff.

“It was a great journey to grow from one restaurant to 43 and be the largest franchisee of McDonald’s in the U.K.,” he said. “I am incredibly proud of what I have achieved in the last 20 years, but it was time to move on, and I am ready for my next challenge: delving into the future of fast-casual dining with German Doner Kebab.”

The partnership with Pathak comes as German Doner Kebab – owned by the private Swiss international consumer food manufacturer and marketing company Hero Group – opens its 100th U.K. restaurant.

“I decided to sell my business and explore new opportunities that reflected the changes we are seeing among Gen Z and Millennial consumers,” Pathak explained. “I felt it was time for a new challenge, and when the opportunity to partner with German Doner Kebab arose it was a perfect fit for our new ambitions. When the opportunity to partner with German Doner Kebab arose, it was a perfect fit for our new ambitions.”

“The arrival of Atul Pathak is a significant moment  for German Doner Kebab as we build the fast-casual brand of the future,” said Imran Sayeed, CEO of German Doner Kebab. “He is an established and prominent franchisee who has experience in growing and developing a brand portfolio in the U.K.”

Published: June 30th, 2022

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