Quick answer: Burger King South Africa is a franchise operation that changed hands in a deal announced in 2020: Grand Parade Investments agreed to sell it to the ECP Africa Fund for R697 million, with Competition Tribunal approval in September 2021 subject to conditions that included opening at least 60 new outlets. We could not verify a permanent national weekly special, so check the Burger King app, website and your local restaurant for current offers.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Reuters via CNBC Africa, BusinessTech, Sowetan and Food Business Middle East and Africa reporting. Current outlet counts and prices were not available, so none are stated.

Who runs Burger King in South Africa?

In February 2020 Grand Parade Investments announced the sale of its Burger King South Africa franchise and a related burger plant to the ECP Africa Fund for R697 million (about US$47 million). The sale covered 95.36% of the shares Grand Parade held, and Grand Parade said it would keep a minority interest as it moved to become a pure investment company. The Competition Tribunal approved the transaction on 17 September 2021 with conditions that included establishing at least 60 new Burger King outlets in the country and increasing the total to at least 150 within five years. Reports put the chain at 86 outlets at the end of June 2019 and 92 restaurants in early 2020. The search did not confirm the current outlet count, so check Burger King's own channels.

DateEvent
End June 201986 outlets reported
February 2020Sale to ECP Africa Fund announced for R697 million; chain reported at 92 restaurants
17 September 2021Competition Tribunal approval with conditions
ConditionAt least 60 new outlets and a total of at least 150 within five years

Where Burger King deals appear

  1. The Burger King app and website for current coupons and bundles.
  2. In-store menu boards and drive-thru screens for value meals.
  3. Delivery platforms, where menu prices may be higher.
  4. Social media, though you should confirm any offer in the app.

Burger King compared with other burger chains

ChainGroupPublic figureKnown for
Burger KingECP Africa Fund franchise (after 2021 approval)Targeted 150+ outletsFlame-grilled burgers
McDonald'sGlobal franchise300+ SA restaurantsApp rewards and McDelivery
SteersFamous Brands735 outlets (mid-2025, all markets)South African flame-grilled burgers
RocoMamasSpur Corporation117 locations (Dec 2025)Casual restaurant burgers and ribs

How to judge a burger deal

  • Compare the meal price with buying items separately.
  • Check the size of fries and drink included.
  • Divide by the number of people to get cost per head.
  • Check the expiry date on any digital coupon.
  • Ask whether the offer works at the drive-thru as well as in-store.

Cost per person: a worked example

The numbers below are invented to show the sum.

OrderTotalPeoplePer person
Four individual mealsR4804R120
Sharing bucket plus four drinksR3604R90

Pros and cons

Pros

  • A global brand with flame-grilled burgers.
  • Growth conditions mean more outlets over time.
  • App coupons can lower the price.

Cons

  • Smaller network than McDonald's or Steers.
  • Offers differ by outlet.
  • Delivery fees add up.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Burger King South Africa?

Checkers - Latest circular - South Africa
CheckersLatest circular, valid until 1 November 2026

Grand Parade Investments agreed to sell its stake to ECP Africa Fund in 2020, and the Competition Tribunal approved it in 2021; check current ownership with the company. If you would rather cook at home this week, compare the latest Checkers catalogue, Pick n Pay catalogue and Take n Pay catalogue to see current supermarket specials in South Africa.

How many outlets are there?

86 in mid-2019 and 92 in early 2020; the 2021 conditions targeted at least 150 within five years.

Is there a weekly special?

We could not verify one. Check the app.

Does Burger King deliver?

Many outlets do, directly or through delivery apps.

What the growth conditions mean for you

The Tribunal's conditions to open at least 60 new outlets and reach at least 150 within five years suggest more Burger King restaurants over time, which could mean a branch closer to you. Until you confirm a new site is open, check the store locator and phone ahead for trading hours and the drive-thru menu.

Sources

  • CNBC Africa / Reuters: Grand Parade to sell Burger King (2020)
  • BusinessTech: Burger King South Africa franchise to be sold
  • Sowetan: African private equity fund buys Burger King South Africa franchise
  • Food Business Middle East and Africa: Competition Tribunal approval