[1] The series revolves around the fictional character Atze Schröder.
Schröder lives with his blond girlfriend Sabine, called "Biene", in an apartment behind the kiosk.
Among his best friends and most loyal customers are bodybuilder Harry and police officer Viktor.
His landlord Richard Plattmann, also called "Opa Pläte", appears regularly in the series.
Common themes in the series are betting, gender-specific differences, and Atze Schröder's drive for profit.