Shrimp & Co

About Shrimp & Co

Former German Doner Kebab (GDK) franchisee Imran Makda, who was a GDK franchisee between 2017 and 2020, co-founded seafood concept Shrimp & Co in November 2022.

As of the summer of 2026, it had two locations in Birmingham and one each in Leicester, Liverpool and London, having made its debut in the capital with a launch in Brixton in April 2026.

In April 2026, Makda told Propel the business is aiming to have 12 stores operation by the end of the year, as he aims to build a 20-strong estate.

In August 2026, the company secured a former Turtle Bay site in London’s Walthamstow for its second site in the capital.

Why franchise with Shrimp & Co

• ✓A Shrimp & Co franchise offers proven success (“our Leicester flagship made waves and demand is skyrocketing”); a unique market gap (“no major player in fast-casual seafood? We’re claiming that space); multiple revenue streams (“dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and catering for maximum profitability); full support (“we back you with operations, marketing, finance and training every step of the way”); and fast ROI (“a scalable business model designed for strong margins and growth”).
• ✓Makda said: ‘We’re on a mission to bring big, bold seafood to every corner of the UK! New Shrimp & Co. locations are coming soon, from buzzing city streets to charming coastal towns. Keep an eye out for grand openings, exclusive offers, and epic seafood feasts near you.
• ✓“We haven’t shouted about franchising. No campaigns. No sales pitch. Just a small note on the website and a bit of word of mouth. But the right people keep showing up. People who get it. Some come in thinking they want one store, they leave wanting two. We’ve met some serious operators already. And we’re only just getting started.”