The fast-casual brand is opening its first Long Island restaurant in Wantagh as franchise partner Hamza Jalili prepares for further expansion.
- Döner Haus is opening its first Long Island location on Nov. 13.
- The restaurant offers German-style Döner with Zabiha Halal meats.
- Franchise owner Hamza Jalili leads the Wantagh location.
Döner Haus is bringing its German-style döner kebabs to Long Island, with its first restaurant in the region scheduled to open November 13, 2026, in Wantagh, New York. Located at 3336 Jerusalem Avenue, the restaurant will serve the brand's signature Döner Sandwiches, Döner Wraps, and Döner Boxes. The menu features freshly sliced, filler-free, 100% Zabiha Halal meats, fresh vegetables, and creamy garlic sauce.
The Wantagh restaurant will be owned and operated by franchise partner Hamza Jalili, marking his second Döner Haus location following the opening of his Bayside restaurant in Queens. A third location, planned for Garden City Park, is expected to follow in the coming months. Jalili said the company hopes to build on the customer response at Bayside and introduce more Long Island residents to the concept.
Döner Haus was founded in New York City in 2023 by German-born entrepreneur Nikolaus von Solodkoff, who missed the döner kebabs he grew up eating after moving to the United States. The first restaurant opened in Manhattan's East Village, and the company began offering franchise opportunities the following year. The concept draws on the German-style döner tradition, which has roots in the country's Turkish immigrant communities and combines meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie with Turkish bread, fresh vegetables, and sauce.
Customers can choose chicken, beef, or a combination of both, served in a Turkish pide pocket or as a wrap with red cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and signature garlic sauce. Döner Boxes offer the same protein choices with fries, rice, or salad. The company says each meal delivers 53 grams of protein. The focused menu is designed around a small number of core offerings rather than a broad range of unrelated dishes.
Döner Haus reports more than 50 franchise commitments nationwide. Its expansion is supported by efficient kitchen operations and a proprietary platform that connects ordering, inventory, reporting, and franchisee support. AI-powered tools also help answer customer calls and turn daily operating data into practical guidance. For franchise systems managing multiple locations and technology platforms, the Integrations feature available through Gorilla Dash offers a related approach to connecting compatible business tools and workflows. As Döner Haus moves into Long Island, its growth will test how effectively the concept can translate its focused menu and operating model into new markets.
Key Facts:
| Debut Location | Döner Haus is opening its first location in Long Island, Wantagh, on November 13, 2023. |
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| Menu Offering | Specializing in Döner Sandwiches, Döner Wraps, and Döner Boxes with fresh ingredients and signature garlic sauce. |
| Franchise Expansion | Hamza Jalili operates the Wantagh restaurant, marking his second Döner Haus location with plans for more. |
| Operational Model | Uses an efficient franchise model supported by AI and proprietary technology for smooth operations. |
| Cultural Roots | Döner Haus brings German-Turkish Döner, a popular street food, to the American market, catering to varied tastes. |
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