FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS · INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE
Clarity before the conversation.
What does an international partnership with Ekmekci require? These answers explain the operating role, potential formats, business-case review and selection process.
These answers describe our approach at a general level. Any market, format, commercial terms and support model require a separate assessment and agreement.
THE OPERATING PARTNER
Does the role fit you?
We look beyond ambition alone. Operating capability, leadership, local knowledge and a realistic financial foundation all matter.
Can I enquire before I have a location?
Yes. Share your preferred country or region, background, intended role and current stage. Any proposed location is assessed separately later.
Do I need to operate the restaurant myself?
The operating structure must include clear, active responsibility for the restaurants, teams and results. We assess the proposed roles and organisation during selection.
Is hospitality experience mandatory?
No single background determines the outcome automatically. We review relevant operating, hospitality, leadership, development and financial experience in relation to the proposed partnership.
Can I join as a passive investor?
Every partnership needs a credible operating organisation and named leaders who take active responsibility for the restaurants, teams and results. We therefore assess the proposed role division before considering any investment structure.
Can I discuss a multi-unit or master-franchise structure?
You can describe that ambition in the intake. Territory, development rights, structure and feasibility require a separate review and are never granted through an online enquiry.
MARKET AND BUSINESS CASE
No generic figure for every market.
Local property, construction, supply, labour, regulation and consumer demand shape the format and the business case.
Compare the potential formats →Which restaurant formats are possible?
Directions may include a full restaurant, conversion of existing hospitality premises or a compact takeaway format. The market, property, menu and operating model determine what is feasible.
How much investment does an international Ekmekci restaurant require?
There is no responsible universal amount. Property works, equipment, local requirements, working capital, supply and the partnership structure must be assessed for the specific market and project.
Do Dutch investment figures apply internationally?
No. A figure from a Dutch project cannot be treated as a budget or promise for another country. We develop assumptions only after the intended market, format and location are understood.
What turnover or return can I expect?
We provide no general turnover or return guarantee. Relevant evidence, assumptions, costs and risks are discussed in context with a qualified prospective partner.
Which fees and commercial terms apply?
Fees, rights, obligations and support arrangements depend on the current proposal and agreements. They are shared with the necessary context during a qualified formal process.
PROCESS AND SUPPORT
From enquiry to mutual decision.
An enquiry opens a review. It is not an automatic acceptance, meeting, territory reservation or franchise offer.
See how support is approached →What happens after I submit an enquiry?
A team member reviews the information first. If there appears to be sufficient alignment, we make personal contact about a suitable next step.
Can I book a meeting immediately?
No. Every enquiry is reviewed before a meeting is offered. This keeps the next step relevant for both the prospective partner and the franchise team.
How long does the process take?
Timing depends on the partner, market research, location, funding, legal and supply review, permits, construction and agreements. A reliable plan follows only when the specific project is sufficiently clear.
What support does Ekmekci provide?
Preparation can include concept transfer, location and business-case review, design, operational preparation, training and launch planning. The ongoing support model is defined for the specific partnership and market.
Does submitting an enquiry reserve a country or territory for me?
No. An enquiry creates no exclusivity, reservation or development right. Any rights require explicit due diligence, approval and signed agreements.
Can I offer a property instead of applying as a franchise partner?
For a property in the Netherlands, use the location submission route. For another market, explain the property and your role in the international franchise intake.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
Tell us where you are today.
The intake helps us understand your market, operating role, experience and current stage. A team member then reviews which next step is appropriate.