Nando's Peri-Peri Sauce

Nando's is a world-renowned fast-casual restaurant chain and retail brand that originated in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1987. The brand was founded by Fernando Duarte and Robert Brozin after they discovered a local eatery serving traditional Portuguese-style chicken marinated in Bird's Eye chili, known as Peri-Peri. This unique flavor profile became the cornerstone of the brand,

While Nando's is famous for its restaurants, its retail division produces a wide variety of sauces, marinades, and snacks. These products are manufactured in several locations to serve global markets, with significant production facilities remaining in South Africa for export, as well as localized manufacturing in Europe to support its massive market presence in the UK.

Ownership of the brand is held by Yellowwoods, a private investment group controlled by the Enthoven family. Under this ownership, Nando's has grown into a global powerhouse with over 1,000 outlets across more than 30 countries, maintaining a strong corporate social responsibility profile through its support of African art and sustainable farming practices for its chili peppers.