Spur and RocoMamas introduce drive-thrus
Are you as excited as we are? The Spur Corporation will be adapting its model to get with the 'new normal'.
Spur Corporation’s new CEO, Val Nichas, will adapt the model of the restaurant group to deal with the reality of dining under COVID-19 restrictions.
The Spur Corporation experienced a 40% decline in first-half sales.
Drive-thru formats will be introduced to the RocoMamas and Spur franchises, and a drive-thru, click and collect option for Bento franchises.
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Spur has been the worst hit of the JSE’s listed restaurant groups due to its largely sit-down dining format.
Famous Brands, which owns casual dining franchises that include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, and Fishaways, has done better due to its larger range of takeaway and collection options.
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Even with the looming threat of more stringent trading conditions if infection rates rise, the Spur Corporation welcomed the further easing of restrictions this month.
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