I am Döner wins prestigious national restaurant award

Yorkshire's very own Leeds-headquartered, I am Döner, has been rightfully recognised at a national level as it has won an Editor’s Choice Award at the annual QSR Media Awards, held in London yesterday.

This award is a special award decided upon by the editorial bench of QSR media, in recognition of outstanding achievements over the course of the year.

Over the past year I am Döner has continued its growth both nationally and internationally through their growing franchise operations. 

The brand has five operating stores throughout the UK and also in Dubai, with additional stores scheduled to open in Windsor, Liverpool and London by the year's end. And an important, major international franchise partnership soon to be announced. The brand is also in talks with various partners about future sites in airports and universities.

The brand is digitally led, focusing on delivering fantastic food items with homemade bread, sauces, pickled cabbage and fresh salad which is always prepared daily. 

They take pride in being a plastic free company constantly looking at new packaging that is biodegradable and kind to the environment.

Chef Paul Baron who is the founder of I am Döner collected the award on behalf of his team.  Baron says “We're obviously very honoured to be have been selected for this prestigious award within our industry. It has been a busy year for us so far with more exciting news to share very soon. We are thrilled to be working with some of the best franchise partners to help our brand scale so successfully.”

I am Doner signs first forecourt franchise deal

I am Doner, the superior and award winning better kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, has signed a new franchise deal for a site in Windsor, to open later this summer.

The latest franchise deal, facilitated by Seeds Consulting, will see Four Crosses Filling Station Limited, a multi-site fuel station operator in the South East of England, operate the first I am Doner on a roadside forecourt.

I am Döner Chairman, James Hacon says ‘We are thrilled to sign this latest franchise deal and look forward to working together with Lawrence Wells and the team at Four Crosses. 

"This deal perfectly aligns to our strategic vision of proving the flexibility of our brand not only on high street and in neighbourhoods locations, but into roadside locations, travel hubs, universities and other concession environments. 

"Our franchise-first expansion plans are rapidly building pace with unprecedented interest in both the UK and overseas, but we like to keep our powder dry when it comes to our growth ambitions, focusing on delivering positive outcomes for our partners, proving our model through our actions, not big headlines numbers. There'll be more exciting news coming soon!"

Seeds Consulting Founder Matteo Frigeri adds: “We are seeing a lot of traction with the I am Döner's franchise programme, very few brands out there can claim to offer a quick-service concept with such moderate capex requirements and intrinsically lean operation, supported by the very latest technology. Here we demonstrate how the concept can flex to seize opportunities also in non-traditional sites.”

Lawrence Wells said: “I have been on the hunt for a food brand to go on my forecourt and when I came across I am Döner I knew it was a great fit with nothing like it in the area, I really can’t wait to showcase the brand later this summer."

I am Döner launches The Coronation Chicken Kebab

Fans of real doner kebabs who are also looking forward to the Coronation of King Charles III will be thrilled with this news: To commemorate the King’s Coronation I am Döner is introducing a special fit for a king.  The coronation chicken Berlin doner. 

Fit for a king, the coronation chicken berlin doner. This big bite has marinated grilled chicken shawarma, served with coronation mayonnaise, sultanas, dried mango, tomato, feta, red onion, grated carrot, fresh coriander, pickled red cabbage, crispy fried vegetables all wrapped up in a freshly made flat bread.

Inspired by the dish "Poulet Reine Elizabeth" now widely known as Coronation Chicken that was created by Le Cordon Bleu London to be served at the Coronation Luncheon of the Queen in 1953.

Paul Baron (former top chef at Whites Café Bar) who is the founder and owner of I am Döner says “We always send a voucher to the royal family for their special occasions. After seeing in the press that the King said it is all ‘in the sauce’ for kebabs I couldn’t miss the opportunity to make a special kebabs for the occasion!’

The Coronation chicken special will also be available as a rice box, salad box or street cart fries and will be available in all stores throughout May.

To learn more and to place your order please visit https://www.iamdoner.co.uk.