Join the Barcelos
Build your future with a flame-grilled chicken brand backed by 30+ years of heritage and world-class infrastructure, we set our franchisees up for success.
Start Your InquiryA PROVEN SOUTH AFRICAN SUCCESS STORY
Born in Pretoria in 1993, Barcelos has grown into a global brand with 120+ restaurants across 13+ countries — all supported from our South African headquarters.
PROVEN MODEL
30+ years of operational excellence across 13+ countries with a replicable franchise system that works.
SA HEADQUARTERS
Full support from our South African head office, including training academy and central kitchen.
COMPLETE SUPPORT
Comprehensive training, marketing resources, shopfitting, and ongoing operational guidance.
WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Our South African headquarters houses everything you need to succeed — from training to production to store build-out.
Training Academy
Purpose-built facility ensuring every team member masters the Barcelos way.
Central Kitchen
State-of-the-art production of proprietary marinades and signature sauces.
Shopfitting Team
In-house design and build-out team for turnkey store solutions.
Marketing Support
National campaigns, local marketing assistance, and brand materials.
FRANCHISE FORMATS
Choose the format that best suits your location and investment capacity. Detailed financials provided upon inquiry.
Express
Compact format for high-traffic locations
Store size: 40-60m²
Standard
Full-service restaurant with dine-in
Store size: 80-120m²
Flagship
Premium location with full brand experience
Store size: 120-180m²
* Investment ranges are estimates and may vary based on location and specifications. Detailed breakdown provided during consultation.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We partner with driven entrepreneurs who share our passion for quality food and exceptional hospitality. Here's what makes an ideal Barcelos franchise partner:
START YOUR FRANCHISE JOURNEY
Fill out the form below and our franchise team will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity.
Prefer to reach out directly?
franchising@barcelos.co.za