Goltz Kebap plans ten more locations in Germany

Berlin-based döner brand Goltz Kebap is looking to expand its network in Germany. In its profile published on Franchiseportal on 9 November 2026, it lists five existing locations in Berlin and Cottbus, alongside plans for ten more restaurants nationwide. For those considering the German franchise market, the announcement combines expansion plans with specific figures for the investment required to join the restaurant concept.

From Berlin and Cottbus to nationwide expansion plans

According to its franchise profile, Goltz Kebap has been growing since 2020. It lists five locations in Berlin and Cottbus as its existing base. A further ten restaurants are now planned across Germany, extending its growth ambitions beyond the two cities named so far.

However, the number of planned restaurants should be distinguished from the number that have actually opened. The announcement describes an intention to expand, not growth already achieved. Nor does it establish that all the additional restaurants will open as franchises. The profile presents expansion and the granting of franchise licences alongside one another, without specifying how the planned locations will be operated.

This distinction matters for prospective franchisees: nationwide plans do not establish which particular cities are available or when a restaurant could open there. Anyone considering joining the network should therefore first clarify the regional plans and the development status of individual locations with the company. The announcement provides a reason to investigate, but does not amount to a firm offer of a location.

Beef döner and in-house production at the heart of the concept

Goltz Kebap positions itself as a premium döner concept. According to the company, its core product is döner made from 100% beef with no additives. The profile also highlights fresh bread. These product claims form part of the brand’s own presentation, rather than an independent assessment of its quality or market position.

The system described includes in-house production. The company also cites carefully planned restaurant layouts and support from the search for premises through to day-to-day operations. According to its description, the franchise package therefore includes not only the right to use the brand, but also support with setting up and organising a restaurant.

These services warrant close scrutiny by prospective partners. Discussions should establish which tasks head office actually handles, which services are included in the agreement and which responsibilities remain with the local operator. Prospective franchisees should also understand how the in-house production operation supplies the restaurants. The general description alone does not provide a reliable basis for assessing supply terms or daily staffing requirements.

At least €80,000 in own capital required

The franchise profile puts the total investment required at a minimum of €200,000. It specifies at least €80,000 in the franchisee’s own capital, with a further €120,000 in borrowing in the funding structure presented. These figures relate to joining the system described, not to the investment needed for the entire planned expansion.

The stated €80,000 in own capital represents 40% of the illustrated €200,000 total investment. This gives prospective franchisees an initial indication of the scale of funding required. It does not, however, imply that finance will be approved. Nor should the minimum figures for own capital and total investment be treated as a guaranteed final cost for every potential site.

Before making a decision, prospective franchisees should therefore request a site-specific breakdown. In particular, they should check which investment items are included, the ongoing payments required under the agreement and the additional working capital needed until the business reaches a stable level of operation. The key question is not simply whether the stated own capital is available, but whether the whole project can be financed sustainably under the specific circumstances.

Distinguishing franchise recruitment from the contact channel

The profile describes Goltz Kebap as a franchise system, but also explicitly states that the brand is not currently seeking new franchisees through Franchiseportal. This notice concerns that particular recruitment channel. It should be read neither as confirmation that applications are currently open through the portal nor as a general withdrawal from franchising.

Three points therefore remain central to understanding the announcement: Goltz Kebap reports an existing network of five restaurants, plans ten more locations and presents a franchise model requiring a total investment of at least €200,000. Whether a specific opportunity is available, and on what terms, must be clarified directly with the company.

Practical takeaway: Prospective franchisees should first confirm whether their preferred region is available. They should then scrutinise the scope of support, site-specific investment and financing before turning the nationwide expansion plans into a decision to start their own business.