Franchise
Çiğköftem, which pioneered the establishment of a new cuisine in Europe in the vegan-vegetarian food sector, operates in Turkey, Germany, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Hungary and Poland with its extraordinary products. Making a difference with its global vision, Çiğköftem supports its investors who want to start their own business with more than 30 years of experience in all processes from shop selection to branch establishment.
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Çiğköftem continues to work with many branches in 12 countries and introduce its flavor story to the world. Join us and help us bring our flavors to more people. Let’s grow together, let’s win together.
Everything Starts with Wondering
You can be your own boss with Çiğköftem licensed franchise! We answered your questions about the application. We have tried to include details about each stage of the process below. If you have questions other than the ones below, you can contact us via our Whatsapp line.
Everything Starts with Wondering
You can be your own boss with Çiğköftem licensed franchise! We answered your questions about the application. We have tried to include details about each stage of the process below. If you have questions other than the ones below, you can contact us via our Whatsapp line.
Steak tartar a la turca is a very old dish. The people of the Mesopotamian region have always kept this centuries-old dish alive. This dish, sometimes made with new interpretations and often made by remaining faithful to the original, is always a popular dish. Precious and natural bulgur (wheat), tomato puree, red pepper, numerous spices, ground hazelnuts and other ingredients are combined and carefully kneaded, and the typical steak tratar a la turca mixture is created. A large batch is then transformed into small steak tartar a la turca pieces, and consumed as desired.
Steak tartar a la turca has a typical shape because it is kneaded by hand. You can see the fingerprints of the kneader. Of course, at Çiğköftem, this process is carried out only under hygienic conditions and with gloves. Therefore, we can guarantee full hygiene.
According to the traditional recipe, tartar, that is, the finest minced meat, is also added to the mixture. However, for both health and hygiene reasons, we do not use meat in our steak tartar a la turca and prepare it as vegan. This is for the good of the animals, for the good of the environment and for the good of our customers… 😉
Yes, steak tartar a la turca is definitely healthy and even better for Çiğköftem. Because we do not use tartar meat, that is, raw meat. This means that our products do not have any risk related with dangerous salmonella bacteria. Our stak tartar a la turca is also rich in protein, vitamins, fiber and healthy spices such as mint, cumin, allspice, red pepper powder, coriander and hot chili pepper (optional).
Its main ingredient is bulgur, that is, wheat. Of course, only the best bulgur is used in our steak tartar a la turca. This is how we guarantee the unique taste of our steak tartar a la turca. Let’s not forget the lemon we squeezed strongly on steak tartar a la turca. Our favorite dish becomes more delicious, fresher and more appetizing with every sour drop. We add a few drops of our delicious pomegranate syrup on top. Simply irresistibly delicious. The author is already licking is lips 😉
In 100 grams of steak tartar a la turca of Çiğköftem, there are 242 calories (kcal), 11 grams of fat, 3.3 grams of saturated fatty acids, 5.1 grams of protein, 27.6 grams of carbohydrates, 4.5 grams of which are sugar, 0.6 grams of salt and 5.3 grams of fiber.
Nutritional values between spicy and low-spicy wraps or wraps vary slightly. One wrap (spicy) contains 1540 kj and 368 kcal, 14.8 grams of fat (including 4.3 grams of saturated fat), 45.4 grams of carbohydrates (including 5 grams of sugar), 7.9 grams of protein and 1.18 grams of salt .
The less spicy version has 1560 kJ and 360 kcal. The less spicy version contains 12 grams of fat, which is 2 grams less. The rate of unsaturated fatty acids is also lower, which is 3.34 grams. This version contains 51.34 grams of carbohydrates (including 4.95 grams of sugar), 8 grams of protein and 1.28 grams of salt.
At Çiğköftem, we provide our customers with an unrivaled taste experience by ensuring that we provide the highest level of hygiene at all stages of production. Our warranty is supported by various internationally recognized certificates.
In addition, our products must always reach our numerous stores from the production facility. For this, a cold chain must be maintained, which requires special sensitivity and professional logistics. High standards also need to be met in the supply chain. As Çiğköftem, which has more than 100 stores in Europe, we are proud of our high standards.
If desired, steak tartar a la turca can be consumed spicy with Çiğköftem. If this spice level is not enough, you can add hot chili peppers or use our hot sauce. Simply delicious!
The exact origin of steak tartar a la turca is almost as unclear as the question of the exact date of the Big Bang. A little inside joke. Of course, there are historians who rely on certain clues, but it is impossible to find day zero. However, there is a consensus that steak tartar a la turca was invented by the Prophet Abraham. It is said that Nimrod collected all the wood because he wanted to throw Abraham into the fire. İbrahim’s wife later kneaded the meat of a deer with wheat and created the first steak tartar a la turca as an edible dish. So, its origins may date back thousands of years.
Çiğköftem’s Çiğköfte is 100% vegan. However, steak tartar a la turca can be prepared with meat or as vegetarian or vegan.
The term “vegan” refers to consuming only plant-based foods. Absolutely no animal-origin products is used. Yes, this includes products such as honey, dairy, and eggs!
According to the old traditional recipe, meat is added to the steak tartar a la turca. But we don’t use meat. Our version is vegan!
Çiğköfte consists of bulgur (crushed wheat), tomato paste, pepper paste, pomegranate syrup, coloring (E150 d), optional hot, salt, dried onion, dried garlic, sweet paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, allspice, ginger, red pepper flakes, Çiğköfte spice mix (carrot, celery, leek, radish, tomato, red capia pepper, various dried vegetables).
In the traditional recipe, minced meat, preferably of tartar quality, is used. Steak tartar a la turca is refined with pomegranate syrup and/or citric acid.
All popular soft drinks and juices go very well with steak tartar a la turca. But if you ordered a spicy steak tartar a la turca and need something to refresh you, ayran, the popular beverage made with yoghurt, would be a good choice. Ayran and Çiğköfte are a dreamy duo. Try it and see for yourself.
For a real taste, you can also drink the juice of pickled beetroot along with steak tartar a la turca. Sour, spicy, vinegary and full of flavor. But it is healthy and a real taste for those who love it.
A steak tartar a la turca at Çiğköftem consists of the following ingredients:
Bulgur (grain), tomato paste, pepper paste, salt, onion, dried garlic, sweet powdered red pepper, black pepper, cumin, coriander, allspice, ginger, red pepper flakes, steak tartar a la turca spice mix (carrot, celery, leek, radish, tomato, red capia pepper, various dried vegetables).
As a result, steak tartar a la turca contains the allergens gluten-containing grains (allergen A) and celery (allergen L).
What Is Cigkoftem Francgise System
Çiğköftem is a particularly fair franchisor. Because we are a true partner and we consider our franchisees’ business from this perspective. What a store earns should belong to that store. We don’t receive a share on the turnover and we don’t earn more when a store is more successful. Our attractive working models combine with our professional approach and modern marketing methods. Çiğköftem store concept is also contemporary and brings great pleasure to our partners.
Çiğköftem has opened more than 400 branches around the world. We have a particularly strong presence in Europe with 110 stores on this continent!
Çiğköftem is a particularly profitable business model. You need around 30,000 to 50,000 Euros to open a store. This budget includes the license fee, modern and comprehensive store furniture including equipment, initial products to be offered for sale and packaging materials, as well as any renovations.
Çiğköftem is a fair company and wants its partners to benefit immediately. Therefore, in the interest of our partners, we waive ongoing license fees and the share on sales turnover. No matter how successful our partners are. Your success should be your success. And 100 percent!
All you have to do is contact us and send your initial application documents. That is all. Our professional staff will handle the rest.
Anyone who wants to open a Çiğköftem store needs approximately 30,000 Euros. This price does not include possible renovation works at the relevant location. 30,000 Euros includes the first delivery of the main product and mobile equipment for the store
This is an important question. Easy for us to answer: 0 Euro. Yes, we waive any unfair commission or revenue share for the benefit of our partner businesses
Opinions of Our Franchisees
Opinions and comments of valued members of the Çiğköftem Family.
Bekir Atalan
(Owner of six ÇİGKOFTEM restaurants in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and franchise partner since 2010)
I opened my first ÇIGKÖFTEM restaurant in Rotterdam in 2010. I received very positive feedback from my customers and decided to open six more restaurants by 2016 to pioneer this concept in the Netherlands: Netherlands.
Moreover, the uncomplicated management system, low investment costs, stable growth and partnership-based support of the ÇIGKÖFTEM team encouraged me in my efforts. With the help of my dedicated team, my goal is to make ÇIGKÖFTEM one of the leading brands in the Netherlands.
Gülay GEZ & Kayahan GEZ
Owner of six ÇIGKOFTEM restaurants in Strasburg and franchise partner since 2022
I had been familiar with Çiğköftem brand before I opened my own store. I previously worked at another Çiğköftem branch in Strasbourg for 8 years. I observed how well the products were received by customers.
Practical preparation of products without the need for cooking allows us to provide fast service to our customers and also lightens our workload. Since the products do not require cooking, there is no odor and no ventilation is required. It is a smart business model with all the advantages.
We are happy to work when the products we sell are appreciated so much by customers. We opened our own branch with my wife in 2022 and we have been working happily together ever since. I hope it will be possible for everyone.
Bekir Atalan
(Owner of six ÇİGKOFTEM restaurants in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and franchise partner since 2010)
I opened my first ÇIGKÖFTEM restaurant in Rotterdam in 2010. I received very positive feedback from my customers and decided to open six more restaurants by 2016 to pioneer this concept in the Netherlands: Netherlands.
Moreover, the uncomplicated management system, low investment costs, stable growth and partnership-based support of the ÇIGKÖFTEM team encouraged me in my efforts. With the help of my dedicated team, my goal is to make ÇIGKÖFTEM one of the leading brands in the Netherlands.
Gülay GEZ & Kayahan GEZ
Owner of six ÇIGKOFTEM restaurants in Strasburg and franchise partner since 2022
I had been familiar with Çiğköftem brand before I opened my own store. I previously worked at another Çiğköftem branch in Strasbourg for 8 years. I observed how well the products were received by customers.
Practical preparation of products without the need for cooking allows us to provide fast service to our customers and also lightens our workload. Since the products do not require cooking, there is no odor and no ventilation is required. It is a smart business model with all the advantages.
We are happy to work when the products we sell are appreciated so much by customers. We opened our own branch with my wife in 2022 and we have been working happily together ever since. I hope it will be possible for everyone.
