Who Owns Nando's?

Who owns Nando's?
Nando's is owned by the Enthoven family through Yellowwoods Group, their private holding company. The family acquired a controlling stake in the early 1990s, with Dick Enthoven leading the investment. Dick Enthoven died in 2022, and the family retains ownership through a network of holding companies and trusts registered in multiple jurisdictions. Nando's is not publicly traded on any stock exchange.

Is Nando's publicly traded?
No, Nando's is not publicly traded. The company is privately owned by the Enthoven family through Yellowwoods Group. As a private company, Nando's does not publish consolidated global financial statements. Its UK entity (Nando's Limited) files accounts with Companies House, which provide some financial visibility for the UK market.

When was Nando's founded?
Nando's was founded in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa, by Fernando Duarte and Robert Brozin. The two friends visited a Portuguese chicken restaurant called Chickenland in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosettenville and were so impressed by the peri-peri chicken that they decided to buy the restaurant. They renamed it Nando's, after Duarte's son Nando.

How many Nando's restaurants are there?
Nando's operates over 1,300 restaurants across approximately 30 countries as of 2025. The United Kingdom is the largest market by restaurant count, with over 480 restaurants. Other major markets include South Africa, Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.

What is Nando's revenue?
Nando's does not publicly disclose its global revenue as a private company. However, its UK operations reported revenue of approximately GBP 1.2 billion in 2024, making Nando's one of the largest restaurant chains in the UK by revenue. Global revenue is not publicly available but is estimated to be significantly higher when including all international markets and the grocery business.

Who is Nando's CEO?
Rob Papps serves as Group CEO of Nando's, overseeing global operations from London. Kimberly Grant took over as CEO of Nando's North America in April 2025. The company's leadership team includes regional CEOs responsible for specific markets, with the UK being the largest and most significant market.

Does Nando's franchise?
Nando's operates company-owned restaurants in most markets and does not franchise in most countries. This company-owned model maintains tight quality control and brand consistency but limits expansion speed compared to franchise-based competitors. In some markets, the company uses joint ventures or master franchise agreements, but the majority of restaurants are company-owned.