Leading South African restaurant group expands with even more outlets

South Africa’s restaurant industry is seeing surprising growth as one of the country’s largest groups opens dozens of new outlets locally and abroad.

By June 2025, the group had grown its network to 724 restaurants across 14 countries, up from 701 the previous year.

This expansion includes 31 new restaurants in South Africa (with 15 closures) and 15 new international outlets (with eight closures).

Spur Corporation expands with 46 new restaurants

BusinessTech reports that the Spur Corporation, which owns brands like Spur, Panarottis, John Dory’s, and RocoMamas, posted an 8.3% increase in restaurant sales, driven by updated store designs, AI-powered customer marketing, and strong franchisee performance.

The group plans to open 42 new outlets locally and 14 internationally in the coming financial year.

Here’s a look at the company’s expansion over the past year:

Second-oldest Spur branch in South Africa closes its doors

As a new door opens, another one closes, it seems, as Spur’s second-oldest branch recently shut its doors in Cape Town.

The restaurant, which held a special place in Cape Town’s dining scene as the second-ever Spur branch to open, announced its temporary closure via Facebook this week, describing the decision as bittersweet but not final.

“We’re closing our doors here, but this isn’t goodbye,” Spur’s statement read.

“We’re searching for a new home for Seven Spur – one that will capture the same spirit, flavour, and family feeling that made this spot so special.” it added.