Kebhouze

About Kebhouze

Kebab-concept Kebhouze, which was launched in Italy in December 2021 and has opened more than 20 stores there over two years, plus one in Spain. Kebhouze made its UK debut in December 2023 with its largest site yet, over three storeys in London’s Oxford Street, also offering interactive arcade games and table football. Co-founder Giulio Paternò told Propel in March 2024 that Kebhouze is targeting 15-20 London sites over the next four years and an eventual UK estate of 40-45 stores. He added: “We decided to move to the UK as kebabs are more ingrained into the UK culture due to the different demographics and it is more multicultural compared with Italy. Our plan is to develop and expand all over the country. I think we’ll need to open at least five in London before moving out, with the end of 2025 or start of 2026 for a first regional site. We’re looking to go into all parts of the UK but most will be in London. I think we can open 15-20 in London over the next four years - we’re focusing on launching in a new market for now, but after that, our growth will be faster. I think we can have up to 40-45 stores across the UK as kebabs are something you can put almost anywhere. There’s a vacuum in the market, we’ve seen the opportunity, and we want to take it.” Kebhouze exhibited at the International Franchise Show at London’s ExCel in April 2025, as it seeks partners with which to grow here. Paternò added: “Our idea was to launch a new kind of kebab chain. We noticed there were very few kebab chains compared with burgers and pizzas, for example, but wanted to make it more similar to traditional fast food in terms of things like packaging. We also offer a kid’s meal and we’re aiming for a family-orientated format.”

Why franchise with Kebhouze

• ✓Kebhouze says it is the first family-orientated kebab chain and the first to work with pre-sliced kebab. It has a high average receipt of £17 and has great potential for market penetration in shopping centres and travel retail. The company said it offers simple operations and captivating marketing. Average cost to build a store is £300,000, with a £25,000 opening fee. Maximum duration of the commercial affiliation contract is six years plus six years. There is a 5% royalty fee and a 2% marketing fee. The company offers constant support and training, cutting-edge marketing and communication, and store realisation. It said: “The process of preparing a kebab takes approximately 150 seconds, from the moment the order is placed to when it is delivered to the customer. Training a new store employee requires an investment of approximately 16 hours. Training a new store manager requires an investment of approximately 40 hours. Our kebab meat undergoes automated pre-grilling and pre-slicing processes at our partnered laboratory before being delivered to all Kebhouze stores in convenient 1kg packages. All kebab varieties are Halal certified, adding an appeal across a diverse customer base, particularly in the UK, where there is a significant Muslim population.”