ABOUT US
Our story
Koykan grew out of a shared passion among a group of friends: discovering the world through street food. What began as a journey across continents in search of authentic local flavours has become a brand that brings the essence of world cuisine together in one place.
We opened our first restaurant in Zagreb in 2012. Since then, Koykan has become a well-known restaurant network in Croatia, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and in 2026 we are continuing our expansion across the rest of Europe. The positioning is simple: world food for citizens of the world, meaning urban, conscious consumers who want quality, variety and authentic flavour, served fast.
Koykan is the core brand of the group led by Planets Group d.o.o., which has been building and running businesses for more than two decades and launched Koykan in 2012. Today the Koykan platform combines that operating heritage with modern restaurant technology, its own Culinary Centre and well-developed franchise systems designed for multi-location growth across Europe.
Vision
A vision is what we aspire to: a far-reaching, long-term goal. We may never fully reach it, but it is exactly what pushes us every day to improve and to move closer to it.
To serve fresh, high-quality, tasty, healthy and affordable food quickly, in the most pleasant surroundings and in environmentally friendly packaging, to modern consumers around the world.
Mission
Our mission defines what we do today and every day. It is the company’s overarching goal, giving our teams clear expectations and a strong sense of purpose.
To be honest, maintain consistent quality, earn trust and reliably meet our customers’ expectations.
Why Koykan, and why now
Capital markets reward business models that are concrete, tangible and transparent. Koykan is building exactly that: a proven franchise system, a high level of operational transparency and a clearly defined expansion plan. Behind the brand stands a real business with physical locations that are already trading, not an early-stage experiment, together with an operating ecosystem that keeps growing year after year in the European market.
A rising brand with a proven model
Founded in 2012, Koykan now has nine restaurants in four countries (Croatia, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) and an operating model refined over more than a decade of trading.
Technology layer
Integrated ERP, POS, business intelligence, a training system and digital screens, all in the cloud. Operational efficiency, transparent reporting and central control have been part of the system from day one.
Room for early entry across Europe
The European market for fast, quality-food restaurants has been growing steadily. Koykan is actively expanding, which means territories are available and growth is planned across multiple locations.
The investment platform behind the brand
The brand is backed by our own investment platform, which finances expansion. We built this business model in parallel with our operational growth. Some of the platform’s channels are described on the Equity Capital, Growth Capital, Yield Capital and Bonds pages.
The operating team of the Koykan Capital platform
Boro Milivojević
Boro brings a visionary approach to the growth of the brand and its strategic direction. Under his leadership, Koykan has grown into a dynamic restaurant network focused on internationally recognisable products.
Domagoj Klarić
An experienced hospitality professional with a strong track record in leading teams and developing business. His operational expertise ensures consistent quality and efficiency across locations. His practical approach and commitment to operational excellence were key to establishing Koykan as a recognised restaurant network in Croatia and beyond.
Marko Gnjidić
Marko brings more than twenty-five years of experience in business development. His expertise in franchising is central to Koykan’s expansion in the CEE and DACH regions and to aligning new franchise partners with the brand’s values. He is responsible for communication with investors and franchise partners.
Dino Bešić
Dino has many years of experience in media relations and runs all of Koykan Capital’s communication channels for regular reporting to the media and investors.
Alen Međimorec
Alen ensures that the technology side of the Koykan Capital platform runs smoothly and that every element needed for sound monitoring and communication with investors is looked after, including data security, GDPR and other aspects of the data layer.
Tamara Ivelja
Tamara looks after the people and organisation of the platform: recruitment, onboarding and team development, coordination of operating processes and internal communication, making sure the team works in step and day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Key milestones
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2012First restaurant opened in Zagreb
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2014Second and third restaurants opened
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2016Koykan Culinary & Food Research Centre opened
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2018Development of the franchise model began and expansion targets were defined, modelled on American food franchise systems
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2020Operations digitalised in the cloud
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2022Koykan received its first institutional seed investment round to lay the foundations of the franchise business
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2025Six new restaurants opened. Expansion into international markets (the Czech Republic and Slovakia)
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2026Opening in Germany (Munich) and active expansion across Europe
- Together with three additional technology partners and with EU support, launched Gastronomy 4.0, the development of an automated, AI-driven food preparation line with a dedicated module for employing blind and partially sighted people.
- Agreed with the German group XELA Group to open 20 new locations across Germany over four years, in two phases of ten locations each.
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9 May 2026Koykan Capital & Investors Forum: the Koykan Capital platform presented to the wider public