Döner Haus vs Doner Shack
Open, not on hold
Döner Haus has 6 restaurants open. Doner Shack has none in the US, missed its August opening and put US inquiries on hold.
Why Döner Haus wins
Döner Haus has 6 restaurants open and costs less to open and run, while Doner Shack has no US restaurant and its US franchise inquiries are on hold.
- Royalty 3% vs 6% at Doner Shack
- Initial fee $35,000 vs $40,000 at Doner Shack
- Space needed · company figure 400–1,200sq ft vs 1,200–1,800 sq ft at Doner Shack
- Cash on hand · company figure* $190,000+ on October 30, 2026
Before you sign
- Its US franchise site reads:
USA Enquiries Currently On Hold
1 - It said its first US restaurant, in Prosper, Texas, would open in August 2026; it didn’t, and now targets the end of 2026.2,3
- Its FDD reports no US restaurant, and its locations page lists all 7 US addresses as
Coming Soonish
4,5 - In July 2026 a Glasgow court ordered its UK operating company wound up, unable to pay its debts; liquidators followed in August.6,7
- Two other companies where its chief executive has been a director were wound up by a court or went into liquidation.4,8
- Its registrations expired, ended or were canceled in 11 states; no FDD newer than April 2025 is on any registry we checked.9,10,11,12,13
Fees side by side
| Figure | Döner Haus | Doner Shack |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35,00014 | $40,0004 |
| Total initial investment | $359,500–$586,00014 single unit | $498,000–$1,007,0004 single restaurant |
| Royalty | 3% of gross sales14 | 6% of gross sales4 |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2% of gross sales14 Brand Fund | Up to 2% of gross sales4 brand fund; not currently collected |
| Required local advertising | $2,000 a month14 required minimum local digital advertising, subject to a 10% annual increase | 2% of gross sales4 minimum local advertising each month, plus $10,000 on grand-opening advertising |
| Total ongoing fees (royalty + fund) | 5% of gross sales14 3% royalty plus 2% Brand Fund | 6%–8% of gross sales4 6% royalty plus a fund of up to 2%, not currently collected |
| Typical store size | 400–1,200 sq ft15 Döner Haus current site requirement, October 2026 | 1,200–1,800 sq ft4 premises assumed in Item 7 |
Questions
Is Doner Shack still franchising in the US?
Its franchise site reads “USA Enquiries Currently On Hold”. Its registrations expired, ended or were canceled in 11 states, and no FDD newer than April 2025 is on any registry we checked.
Has Doner Shack opened in the US?
Not yet: it said its first US restaurant would open in Prosper, Texas, in August 2026, and now targets the end of 2026. Döner Haus has 6 restaurants open and 5 under construction.
What happened to Doner Shack’s UK operating company?
On July 16, 2026, a Glasgow court found Doner Shack Holdings Ltd, which its FDD names as operator of its company-owned restaurants, unable to pay its debts and ordered it wound up. Liquidators were appointed on August 31, 2026.
Is Döner Haus cheaper than Doner Shack?
Yes: a $35,000 fee and a $359,500–$586,000 investment, against $40,000 and $498,000–$1,007,000.
What royalty does Doner Shack charge?
6%, twice ours, plus a fund of up to 2%, at least 2% of gross sales on local advertising and $10,000 at grand opening. Döner Haus charges 3%, a 2% Brand Fund and $2,000 a month in local digital advertising.
How much space does a Döner Haus need compared with a Doner Shack?
Döner Haus needs 400–1,200 sq ft; Doner Shack’s FDD assumes 1,200–1,800 sq ft.
Does Döner Haus owe its owners anything?
No. Our 2025 audited balance sheet shows nothing owed to our owners or affiliates and $96,723 in members' equity, and we held more than $190,000 in cash on October 30, 2026.