Operating role
Are you willing and able to lead the restaurant and team actively?
SELECTION PROCESS · FRANCHISE
From interest to an informed decision.
A franchise agreement does not begin with a public calendar link. We first assess the entrepreneur, ambitions, preferred market and direction. We then explore the location, business case and agreements together.
The intake is a request for review, not a commitment, reservation or franchise offer.
MUTUAL SELECTION
Building confidence step by step.
You do not need a location or complete business plan when you first contact us. Each later stage does require more evidence and commitment from both sides.
Share your plans
Use the secure intake on the franchise hub to describe your preferred market, format, experience and current stage.
Human review
A team member assesses the potential fit. There is no automatic acceptance and no public calendar.
Get to know each other
If there is enough alignment, personal contact follows and may lead to an introduction or practical experience of the concept.
Explore feasibility
We examine the location, format, market, investment need, financeability and business case.
Document the agreements
The project can proceed only after mutual confidence and suitable legal and financial agreements.
Prepare and open
Once the required agreements and funding are in place, training, design, construction, team preparation and opening follow.
WHAT WE ASSESS
The match takes more than enthusiasm.
Market and location
Is there a market and property where a suitable Ekmekci format appears feasible?
Financial foundation
Is there a realistic basis for exploring investment, working capital and funding?
Working relationship
Do expectations, concept standards and ways of working suit both parties?
Investment, fees and performance information depend on current agreements and the specific location. They are discussed with the appropriate context and never constitute a return guarantee.
USEFUL PREPARATION
What helps with an initial review.
A short, candid outline is more useful than an elaborate file built on assumptions.
- The region or country where you want to operate.
- Your entrepreneurial, hospitality or management experience.
- The role you intend to take in the daily operation.
- Whether you already have a location, timeline or funding direction.
Can I enquire without a location?
Yes. Tell us your preferred market and current stage. Any specific location is assessed separately later.
Will I get a meeting immediately?
No. Every request is reviewed by a person first. A suitable next step is offered only when there is enough potential fit.
Does Ekmekci arrange my funding?
We can help prepare and discuss the business case. Funding and final approval remain the responsibility of the entrepreneur and finance provider.
How long does the process take?
Timing depends on the candidate, location, funding, permits and construction scope. A project plan is agreed once the specific situation is sufficiently clear.
START WITH THE RIGHT QUESTION
Tell us where you are today.
The existing intake remains closed until secure processing is operational. Once available, every submission goes through human qualification first.