20/02/2025
HOW MUCH IT COST TO FRANCHISE SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST POPULAR FAST FOOD RESTURANTS:
Nando’s – from R7 million
There are two main cost requirements when looking at a Nando’s franchise – establishment costs and standard fees.
According to the restaurant’s website, a R25,000 application fee is required to show commitment to actually wanting to acquire a Nando’s and to compensate for the costs of Psychometric testing, interviews and in-store assessment, etc.
You are also required to pay a R230,000 franchise fee (excluding VAT), to make use of and operate under the Nando’s name and concept, staff training, site assistance, and launch assistance.
However the biggest expense comes from establishment costs which include everything from setting up the kitchen to light fittings – and will set you back approximately R6.95 million (excluding VAT).
Debonairs – from R2 million
According to Debonair’s South Africa’s franchising documentation, new franchise owners can expect to pay around R2 million.
According to its website, once applicants have been granted and guaranteed a franchise, Debonairs will assist you with a business banker for your application.
This includes help when applying for financing and any other general enquiries you may have about the financing of a franchised business.
Steers – from R1.7 million
One of the cheapest franchise options on the list, Steers franchisees can expect to pay around R1.7 million when starting a new franchise.
However this differs greatly depending on the type of Steers you wish to open – with standard, drive thru and kiosk options available.
The approximate set up cost for a standard Steers is R1.65 million excluding VAT, joining fee and contingency. Set up cost includes equipment, shopfitting, wet works, furniture and fixtures.
McDonald’s – from R4 million
According to McDonald’s South Africa, the cost of a franchise will vary, with actual costs only determined when an individual franchise is offered to an applicant.
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