Nando's restaurant chain and PERi-PERi sauces

Nando's is a global South African restaurant chain that spans across several continents, specializing in Portuguese-style flamed-grilled peri-peri chicken. Founded in 1987 in Johannesburg, the brand has grown from a single eatery into an international household name, famous for its signature chili-based sauces.

The culinary identity of Nando's is rooted in the Mozambican-Portuguese heritage, specifically the use of the African Bird's Eye chili. While the restaurants serve as the primary face of the brand, Nando's also maintains a robust retail presence, selling its bottled sauces, marinades, and snacks in supermarkets globally.

Ownership of the brand remains predominantly private, held through various investment vehicles controlled by the Enthoven family. Manufacturing of their retail products is decentralized to serve regional markets efficiently, with major production facilities located in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands to support their vast distribution network.