What Gaza Grill does

Gaza Grill ApS is a privately held Copenhagen-based restaurant company founded in 2017 that operates four dine-in locations — Nørrebro (original), Kødbyen (Meatpacking District), Nordhavn, and Nordvest — serving Palestinian cuisine built on original family recipes, with 90-100% organic ingredients, biodegradable packaging, wind-energy electricity, and a 10% donation pledge of all sales to Première Urgence Internationale for Gaza humanitarian relief. The company operates a multi-channel revenue model spanning restaurant dine-in, online takeaway and delivery (via location-specific ordering sites), tiered buffet catering (DKK 145/175/245 per person) for corporate and private events, a Shopify e-commerce storefront (Gaza Deli) selling Palestinian food products, Hebron ceramics, organic apparel, and Taybeh wines, a digital gift-card program, and a formal franchise offering that bundles training, central-kitchen supply, integrated POS/accounting (e-conomic), and marketing support. Its target segments are individual food lovers seeking authentic, sustainable Middle Eastern dining, B2B/event catering clients (e.g., Danmarks Lærerforening, Panum Instituttet, Euroman, Tromborg, Alternativet), and prospective franchise partners, with go-to-market executed through owned storefronts, takeaway/delivery, social media (Facebook, Instagram), SEO, content/blog, email, and event-driven marketing such as weekend Gaza Grill Nights at Kødbyen. The underlying technology is conventional restaurant operations plus standard e-commerce and POS integrations, with no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary software components.

Name

Gaza Grill

Legal name

Gaza Grill ApS

Website

https://gazagrill.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gaza Grill ApS is a Copenhagen-based restaurant company founded in 2017 operating four Palestinian-organic dine-in locations with takeaway, delivery, tiered catering, e-commerce, and a franchise program, serving individual food lovers, corporate event clients, and franchise partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Middle Eastern Restaurant Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Fast Casual (THAFABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean QSR (Kebab, Shawarma, Falafel) (THAFAAAG), Specialty Dietary & Wellness Catering (Vegan, Halal, Kosher, Allergy-Friendly) (THAFAIAK), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)

Keywords

• Middle Eastern restaurant
• Organic Palestinian cuisine
• Restaurant catering services
• Food franchise opportunities
• Mediterranean dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining (Dine-in): Revenue from customers dining at 4 physical restaurant locations in Copenhagen (Nordhavn, Kødbyen, Nørrebro, Nordvest). Main revenue stream with à la carte menus and sharing dishes.
2. Takeaway and Delivery: Online ordering through dedicated takeaway websites for each location. Delivery and pickup services. Minimum order requirements vary by location (25-50 DKK).
3. Catering Services: Buffet-style catering for events with three tiers: Small (145 DKK/person), Medium (175 DKK/person), Large (245 DKK/person). Additional options for chicken, cauliflower, and service equipment rental.
4. E-commerce (Shop Products): Online shop selling Palestinian food products (olive oil, za'atar, tahini, sumak, falafel mix, shawarma mix), ceramics from Hebron, apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts), and gift cards.
5. Franchise: Franchise program offering operational support, training, central kitchen supply, integrated POS and accounting systems, and marketing support for new franchise locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gaza Grill operates an organic Palestinian/Middle Eastern restaurant chain across four Copenhagen locations, serving dine-in meals, takeaway, and delivery based on original family recipes from Palestine. Beyond restaurants, the company runs an event catering service with tiered buffet packages, an e-commerce shop selling Palestinian food products, ceramics, apparel, and wine, and a franchise program supplying central kitchen food, POS integration, and operational support.

Product overview

Gaza Grill is an authentic Arabic organic restaurant chain operating four Copenhagen locations (Nørrebro, Kødbyen, Nordhavn, Nordvest), founded in 2017. The company offers a unified dining experience centered on original Palestinian family recipes with 90-100% organic ingredients. Core offerings include dine-in restaurant service with à la carte and mezze sharing menus, online takeaway ordering, and catering with buffet-style options in three price tiers (Lille, Mellem, Stor). Supporting product lines include an online deli shop selling Palestinian food products (olive oil, Za'atar, tahini, spices), merchandise (organic clothing), handcrafted Palestinian ceramics from Hebron, and Palestinian wines from Taybeh Winery. The company also operates a franchise program and sells gift cards. Sustainability is emphasized through biodegradable packaging, wind energy electricity, and support for Palestinian farmers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gaza Grill Catering: Catering service offering buffet-style menus from 145 DKK to 245 DKK per person, featuring Arabic and organic dishes.
• Gaza Deli

Products and services

• Gaza Grill Restaurant (Dine-in) Authentic Arabic and organic Palestinian restaurant service across four Copenhagen locations (Nørrebro, Kødbyen, Nordhavn, Nordvest), offering à la carte menus, mezze sharing dishes, weekend DJ events at Kødbyen, and table reservations via EasyTableBooking. Targets individual diners and groups seeking organic Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Gaza Grill Take Away

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-100% organic food certification across all locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Take Away Mad ApScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery and payment processing partner for takeaway operations. Handles payment processing, refunds, and customer service for online take away orders. Located at Studiestræde 15, Copenhagen.
• Greenway DenmarkcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions. All takeaway packaging is plastic-free, biodegradable, or recyclable. Packaging is also climate-neutral.
• ValsemøllencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish supplier of organic flour used for bread making. Supports the company's commitment to using local organic ingredients.
• Natur-EnergicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish wind energy provider supplying all electricity to restaurants. Supports company's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.
• MawasemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working to strengthen sustainable agricultural cooperatives in Palestine, especially women-led. Provides organic and fair trade certified olive oil and other Palestinian products.
• Première Urgence InternationalecoreOthersFrench humanitarian NGO. Gaza Grill donates 10% of all sales (both online and in restaurants) to support civilian victims in Gaza through this partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Meyers (Claus Meyer): Meyers is the broader Claus Meyer food brand encompassing restaurants, delis, bakeries, catering, and packaged goods across Denmark. It is a broad incumbent comparable through its organic positioning, multi-format operation (dine-in, deli, catering, retail), and commitment to sustainability — overlapping thematically with Gaza Grill's organic/ethical positioning.
• Madklubben: Madklubben is one of Denmark's largest independent restaurant groups, operating multiple casual-dining concepts in Copenhagen and beyond. It is a broad incumbent comparable on multi-location Copenhagen casual-dining operations, scaling playbook, and group-level restaurant economics.
• Lagkagehuset: Lagkagehuset is a major Danish bakery and café chain with locations across Denmark and internationally. It is a broad incumbent comparable on multi-location Danish food retail, in-store bakery/cafe format, and packaged food retail expansion that overlaps with Gaza Grill's bakery sub-brand (Gaza Grill & Bakery) and e-commerce food products.
• MASH Steakhouse: MASH is a Danish premium steakhouse and casual-dining chain with locations in Copenhagen and other European capitals. Comparable as a broad incumbent on premium Copenhagen casual-dining positioning, full bar/cocktail program, and multi-city European expansion model.
• Dalle Valle: Dalle Valle is a Scandinavian casual-dining restaurant chain with locations across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. It is a broad incumbent comparable on multi-location Scandinavian casual dining, à la carte menus, and cross-border expansion playbook — relevant for benchmarking Gaza Grill's potential Nordic franchise expansion.
• Sticks'n'Sushi: Sticks'n'Sushi is a major Copenhagen-founded casual-dining chain with locations across Scandinavia and the UK. It is a broad incumbent comparable on multi-unit premium casual dining in Copenhagen and franchise-style scaling across European cities, though in a sushi category rather than Middle Eastern.

Direct peers

• Wulff & Konstali: Wulff & Konstali is a Copenhagen-based organic food company operating cafés, bakeries, and food retail. Comparable to Gaza Grill through its Copenhagen presence, organic and sustainability-driven positioning, and multi-format operation spanning dine-in and packaged retail.
• Neni: Neni is an Israeli/Middle Eastern restaurant concept founded by Haya Molcho with locations across Vienna, Berlin, and other European cities. Like Gaza Grill, it offers authentic family-rooted Levantine cuisine, à la carte menus, and brand-driven expansion across European cities, making it a directly comparable Middle Eastern casual-dining peer.
• Meyers Madhus: Meyers Madhus is a Copenhagen-based organic restaurant associated with the Claus Meyers food movement, focused on seasonal, organic Danish cuisine. It shares Gaza Grill's Copenhagen footprint, organic positioning, and premium casual-dining model, making it a strong direct comparable on the organic food and Copenhagen casual-dining axes.
• Aamanns Deli & Takeaway: Aamanns is a Copenhagen deli and casual dining concept famous for modern smørrebrød and organic ingredients. It shares Gaza Grill's Copenhagen casual-dining identity, organic sourcing, takeaway model, and à la carte lunch/dinner service format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gazagrill
• Instagraminstagram.com/gazagrill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gaza-grill

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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