RocoMamas Specials: What We Know About the Burger and Ribs Chain

Quick answer: RocoMamas is an American-style burger, ribs and wings brand in the Spur Corporation family. We found no officially confirmed national weekly special, and promotions can vary by restaurant, so check the RocoMamas website, social pages and your local branch before you go.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Wikipedia (Spur Corporation) and Daily Investor reporting.

The RocoMamas background

Spur Corporation (JSE: SUR) lists RocoMamas as an American-style chain with 117 locations as of December 2025, of which Spur acquired 51% in 2015. RocoMamas launched its first two drive-throughs in 2022. Spur Corporation as a whole had 747 locations across 10 chains in 14 countries at the end of 2025.

Spur Corporation chain	Cuisine	Locations (Dec 2025)
Spur	Steakhouse	355
Panarottis	Italian	150
RocoMamas	American-style	117
John Dory's	Seafood	45
Doppio Zero	Mediterranean	35
The Hussar Grill	Steakhouse	28

What kind of deals to look for

• Combo meals pairing a burger with chips and a drink.
• Sharing platters of wings or ribs.
• Seasonal and holiday promotions.
• App or voucher offers where available.

These are common restaurant formats, not confirmed RocoMamas promotions.

How to find real offers

1. Check the official RocoMamas site and verified social pages.
2. Look for your restaurant's page or phone it.
3. Read the terms: time window, dine-in or takeaway only, exclusions.
4. Compare delivery app prices with in-store menu prices.

Burger chains compared

Chain	Owner / group	Style
RocoMamas	Spur Corporation (51% stake)	Burgers, ribs, wings, shakes
Spur	Spur Corporation	Family steakhouse with burgers
Burger King and McDonald's	Global franchises	Fast food burgers
Steers and Wimpy	Famous Brands group	South African burger heritage

Cost per person

Divide the total bill by the number of eaters and add drinks. Sharing platters can reduce cost per head, but only when everyone likes the same items.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Backed by a listed restaurant group.
• Drive-throughs at some locations since 2022.
• Casual setting for families and friends.

Cons

• Promotions vary by restaurant.
• Premium burgers cost more than fast food chains.
• Peak times can be busy.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns RocoMamas?

Spur Corporation acquired 51% in 2015.

How many RocoMamas are there?

117 as of December 2025 per Wikipedia.

Is there a weekly special?

We could not verify a national one.

Does RocoMamas have drive-throughs?

It launched its first two in 2022.

Eating out in a group: how to split the bill fairly

1. Ask for separate bills at the start if people will order very differently.
2. For shared platters, divide the platter equally and pay your own drinks.
3. Agree a tip rule beforehand so nobody feels pressured.
4. Use a banking app to split any shared payment quickly.

Dine-in, drive-thru or delivery?

Option	Pro	Con
Dine-in	Fresh food, relaxed meal	Drinks and service add up
Drive-thru (selected restaurants since 2022)	Quick, no parking	Not at every branch
Delivery	Convenience	Fees; chips can lose crispness

Keeping the budget sharp

• Share a platter and add one extra side rather than ordering individual meals for everyone.
• Choose water or a refill option if the restaurant offers it.
• Check allergen information with staff before you order.
• Take leftovers home and refrigerate within two hours.

RocoMamas inside the Spur family

Spur Corporation's own report of 747 locations across 10 chains gives useful context: RocoMamas has 117 of them, roughly one in six, which makes it Spur's third-largest brand by location count after Spur (355) and Panarottis (150). Spur acquired 51% of RocoMamas in 2015, so it is a partly owned brand rather than a fully owned one. For a shopper, this matters little at the table, but it explains why promotions can be run by individual franchisees and why group-wide promotions are less common. 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 to compare burger meals fairly

Step	What to do
1	Write down what is included: burger, chips, drink, sauces
2	Add the delivery or service fee if relevant
3	Divide by the number of people actually eating
4	Compare with a fast food combo and a supermarket braai pack

A restaurant burger is a different product from a fast food burger, so the cheapest option is not always the best value for the occasion.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Spur Corporation
• Daily Investor: Spur group reporting