Spur Corporation Grows to 724 Restaurants as Cape Town Branch Closes

CAPE TOWN — 01 July 2025

Spur Corporation expanded to 724 restaurants across 14 countries by June 2025, opening 46 new outlets globally while closing 23 others including its historic Cape Town branch.

The group grew from 701 outlets the previous year, adding 31 restaurants in South Africa and 15 internationally. Closures included 15 local and 8 foreign outlets. (company data)

Restaurant sales increased 8.3% driven by renovated stores, AI-driven customer marketing, and strong franchisee performance. (Spur Corporation)

Brand breakdown shows Spur added 10 outlets (347 total), Panarottis gained 11 (139 total), RocoMamas increased by one (112 total), and Speciality Brands rose by two (80 total). John Dory’s reduced by one outlet to 46.

Another 56 openings are planned—42 locally and 14 abroad—in the next financial year.

Meanwhile, Spur closed its second-oldest restaurant in Cape Town, though searches continue for a relocation site. The company stated: “We’re closing our doors here, but this isn’t goodbye.”

It added: “We’re searching for a new home for Seven Spur – one that will capture the same spirit, flavour, and family feeling that made this spot so special.”