Galito’s - A flaming hot opportunity

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What began as one man's passion for Afro-Portuguese cuisine has exploded into a global phenomenon, with 250 franchise outlets and counting in 15 countries across 4 continents.

At Galito's, we take pride in serving up a million mouth-watering Piri-Piri Chicken dishes each month, showcasing our tried and trusted homestyle goodness.

Our success is built on a commitment to using only the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients in our dishes.

With highly certified central kitchens and an advanced distribution network, rest assured that every bite is a celebration of taste and quality.

Led by founder and CEO Louis Germishuys, Galito's boasts a solid and experienced team dedicated to training and supporting our franchisees.

The result? A network of successful franchise owners, with 35% year-on-year sales growth, half of whom own multiple Galito's outlets.

Galito’s is well on the way to opening their 300th store by 2025. The group is currently on the search for franchisees in all provinces, and particularly our areas of high potential and development.

Our Outlets

Just like our Flame-Grilled Chicken, our outlets come in a variety of ​​'flavours', including High Street outlets, Food Court/Counter, Casual Dining and our Innovative Galipod.

High Street Outlets

High Street Outlets

These outlets are typically characterised by being situated in a prime area, where there is heavy foot traffic. Opting for such a spot can boost Galito's franchise visibility, accessibility, and revenue potential via a steady stream of potential customers.

Food Court / Counter

Food Court / Counter

The is a centralised dining area in strategic locations like malls or fuel stations, offering diverse food retailers in one convenient space, creating a bustling & social atmosphere for customers to explore various meal options. It's a cost-effective and high-traffic opportunity for franchisees to reach a broad audience.

Casual Dining

Casual Dining

Galito's casual dining concept is centred around creating a lively and comfortable environment that encourages guests to unwind and savour their dining experience. This concept is more prominent in our international markets but does have its place within the South African market when strategically placed.

GaliPod

GaliPod

The innovative container concept targets smaller spaces, outlying areas, & seasonal opportunities.

It’s a compact version of our traditional store, making it adaptable & accessible to a wider audience, even in remote locations. The lower capital expenditure creates an exciting opportunity in challenging economic times.

Expansion Areas

We’re empowering close on 3000 people globally. Inside all our outlets, you’ll find a warm, friendly vibe, and a dining experience that’s casual, conversational, and cool!

Fired-up and ready to rule your own roost?

Are you an ideal franchisee?

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Have you got a stash of 50% unencumbered cash/capital?

Are you prepared to be an Involved Franchisee Operator?

Do you have restaurant or hospitality experience?

Ready to create lasting memories over the tastiest Flame-Grilled Chicken meals in town?

Will you Honour the Franchise Concept?

Looking to empower your community through job creation?

Franchising

Support and Training. We're your wingmen!

We offer a turnkey solution - from site selection to staff recruitment and training, and walk with you every step of the way.

After the initial application process and your grand opening, our support continues with our comprehensive operational manual, initial and continuous training programs.

Ongoing operational assistance from our dedicated franchise management team on the ground, access to proprietary recipes and SOP’s allows you to consistently supply high quality products, marketing support, integrated systems, and technology.

Our state of the art Central Kitchen and logistics chain allows us to supply fresh product, competitively, and conveniently straight to your store. Easy peasy, right?

Store Setup

By The Numbers

INITIAL INVESTMENT

R1.3MIL – R2.2MIL

MINIMUM GEARING

50% UNENCUMBERED

STORE SIZE

60 – 300M, IDEAL 120M

SET UP/M2

R10000 – R18000

STORE GROSS PROFIT

54%

RETURN ON SALES

10 – 18%* TURNOVER DEPENDENT

IDEAL ROI

3 - 5 YEARS

FOOD COST

46%

ROYALTIES

5% OF T/O MONTHLY

MARKETING FEE

4% OF T/O MONTHLY

SIGN to OPENING

12-14 WEEKS

*Please note that these costs and percentages may be subject to change, depending on the floor size, outlet model, initial premises condition, location, turnovers and various other factors.

The set up amount and fees include:

  • Initial Franchise Joining Fee of R130 000
  • Restaurant Design
  • Franchisee & Site Approval Process
  • Project Management Fee
  • Internal Building Construction & wet works
  • All Operational Equipment
  • Shop-fitting
  • Point of Sale System & digital menu screens
  • External & Internal Signage
  • Staff Training & Uniforms

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Ruling their Roost

200+ Franchisees

Pravin M.

For us, it’s the little moments spent together that count & Galito’s has been a part of so many of our special days and occasions. It's always bursting with flavour, succulent, spicy & affordable.

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Kgomotso G.

Galito’s makes the most delicious Flame-Grilled Chicken in town, it's our Friday night fave! Their Piri-Piri sauces are fire, they make everything taste a whole lot better, even at home.

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Reitumetse A.

Our experience at Galito's was perfect in all ways. It was a fantastic place for my family to eat out as there was something for everyone to enjoy! Our favourite was the Chicken Strips and Rice.

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Samira C.

The food is so affordable and super worth it. Their portions are big and their chicken is unbeatable! Great food, great staff, great environment = my new go-to place!

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Amanda T.

WOW, the friendliest staff I've seen in a long time. The place was super clean and neat and the service was on point. But the best of all, the food was outstanding! I can't wait for my next visit!

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Daniel P.

5 Stars? Why not 6!? My family and I had the best experience at Galito's. The food was incredible, and the staff were super friendly. My wife is still licking her lips, and the kids are nagging to go back.

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Kavesh R.

This restaurant has just become one of my favourites. The food is delicious and affordable, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is a vibe. I would highly recommend Galito's. I'll be back!

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Tracy H.

I received my Galito’s today and wow it was absolutely delicious, the chicken and chips were bursting with flavour. I’ll definitely recommend it to all my friends and family.

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Kevin C.

We love Galito’s because their chicken is fire AND great value! The squad and I never hesitate to pull in for a good time, it’s a double thumbs up & 5/5 from us!

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Sindile M.

Galito’s is the real-est Flame-Grilled Chicken. You can't compete with its authentic taste. Thanks for keeping it Mzansi original. The Piri-Piri livers be lit though. Keep it up there Galito’s.

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Choose your country

We’re in over 17 countries, with more than 240 stores and counting - across Africa into Malaysia, Pakistan, the UAE, India and Canada.

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