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Own an Istanbul Doner restaurant from the founders of Istanbul Mediterranean on the Las Vegas Strip and on Fremont Street, supplied by our own factory.

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Open doner kitchen at Istanbul Mediterranean 2, our sister restaurant
2sister restaurants in Las Vegas
Why Istanbul Doner

Proven restaurants, a factory behind them

Istanbul Doner was founded by members of the team behind two Las Vegas restaurants, Istanbul Mediterranean on the Strip and Istanbul Mediterranean 2 on Fremont Street. Franchise restaurants are designed and built with the experience behind both restaurants.

The cone is the hardest part of a doner restaurant to get right. Our franchisees receive theirs from our Las Vegas facility, made to one specification every week, so every location serves the same doner.

  • Factory supply chainCones, bread and sauces delivered frozen and chilled from our plant.
  • Simple, focused menuSandwiches, dürüm, plates and bowls built around one core product.
  • Training in Las VegasHands-on weeks in the factory and hands-on training at our sister restaurants before you open.
  • Design and build-out supportLocation review, restaurant design, construction management and equipment, drawing on the experience of building both sister restaurants.
  • Brand and launch marketingOpening plan, local marketing kit and delivery-app setup.
Restaurant formats

Three ways to open

Istanbul Mediterranean doner counter on the Las Vegas Strip, our sister restaurant
400–800 SQ FT

Doner Counter

A compact, high-volume walk-up built around one broiler line. Inspired by our sister restaurant on the Strip.

  • Food halls and food courts
  • Street-front takeout
  • Two to four staff per shift
Istanbul Mediterranean 2 dining room on Fremont Street
1,200–1,800 SQ FT

Doner House

A restaurant with dining room and the full menu. Inspired by our sister restaurant on Fremont Street.

  • Neighborhood and strip centers
  • Dine-in, takeout and delivery
  • Drive-thru where zoning allows
The Las Vegas Strip at dusk
CUSTOM FOOTPRINT

Venue Partner

Licensed units inside venues that already have the crowds.

  • Casinos and resorts
  • Airports, arenas and campuses
  • Built with the venue operator
The process

Your path to opening

Most candidates move from application to signed agreement in 60 to 90 days.

  1. Apply & intro call

    Send the application, then a 30-minute call with our franchise team.

  2. Disclosure review

    Qualified candidates receive our Franchise Disclosure Document.

  3. Discovery day

    Tour the factory in Las Vegas, visit our sister restaurants and meet the leadership team.

  4. Train & open

    Sign, secure your site, complete training and open with our team on site.

Franchise application

Start your application

It takes about five minutes. Our franchise team reviews every application and responds within three business days.

Ideal candidates Restaurant or multi-unit operating experience, a strong local network and the capital to open and run their first location.
Questions first? Email franchise@istanbuldonerfactory.com

Franchise application

About 5 minutes
About you
Your plans
Experience & capital

Your information is kept confidential and used only to evaluate your application.

FAQ

Franchise questions

How much does it cost to open an Istanbul Doner?

Total investment depends on the format, location and build-out. Detailed investment ranges, fees and royalties are provided in our Franchise Disclosure Document, which we share with qualified candidates after the intro call.

Do I need restaurant experience?

Restaurant or multi-unit experience is strongly preferred. Candidates without it may qualify with a strong business background and an experienced general manager.

Which markets are open?

We are currently prioritizing Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah, where we can deliver directly from our Las Vegas facility. Other markets are reviewed case by case.

Do I have to buy products from the factory?

Yes. Core products such as doner cones, bread and sauces come from Istanbul Doner Factory so every location serves the same recipe.