Toronto, 16th October 2024
I am Döner, the award-winning, better kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, will launch its first Canadian site this week.
Propel revealed exclusively in January that, in a deal engineered by Seeds Consulting, I am Döner had signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand into Canada for its second overseas market, with FD Builders set to open five stores in the cities of Toronto and Mississauga in Ontario.
The first of these will open on Thursday (17th October), at the corner of Queen West and Spadina in Toronto. Two additional Canadian locations have also been confirmed – Yonge/Sheppard, to open in November 2024, and Pickering, to open in January 2025. The first Canadian store will be I am Döner’s tenth overall, with seven in the UK and two in Dubai.
I am Döner chairman James Hacon said: “After a summer spent in Toronto collaborating with our new franchisees to localise our brand and offerings, it quickly became clear that this market is thriving and a perfect fit for I am Döner. As North America’s fastest-growing city, we see Toronto as a golden opportunity for our brand, and we’ve successfully secured some fantastic locations, with many more targets elsewhere in Canada. We’ve embraced our British heritage in the new store design, giving a cheeky nod to the rich history of kebabs in British popular culture.”
Faisal Husnain, one of the franchisees behind the brand’s Canadian expansion, added: “We’re gearing up for our I am Döner’s Canada expansion as we prepare to bring our fresh döner flavours to even more food lovers and build something amazing here in Toronto. We are opening a family-first restaurant – we’ve got power sockets for iPads, colouring books, a top-notch kid’s menu, and every meal comes with free seasonal soft-serve ice cream.”
For further information:
Matteo Frigeri
Managing Director – Seeds Consulting
T:+44(0)7824 808270
E: matteo@seeds-consulting.co.uk