Nando’s, Steers and Other Chains Feeling the Pinch of Loadshedding, Leaving Mzansi Concerned

• Several major fast-food chains across the country are experiencing serious supply issues related to loadshedding
• Nando’s, Wimpy, Mugg & Bean, Steers, Debonairs and other big restaurants are being affected by short supply
• Many citizens have expressed concern related to the loadshedding effects, with many worried about the economy

PRETORIA - More major bands across the country are feeling the pressure of continuous loadshedding. Fast food chains, Famous Brands, and Nando’s are among those experiencing supply shortages.

Famous Brands which own Wimpy, Mugg & Bean, Steers, Debonairs and other big restaurants said short deliveries of chicken from producers are a major issue. However, it said that the disruption is being actively managed.

Despite the issues, none of the outlets has been closed, according to Fin24. Meanwhile, CEO of Nando’s Geoff Whyte said the effects of loadshedding put “enormous pressure” on the brand.

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Nando’s has managed to keep its 300 stores in South Africa fully supplied and open. He said that upwards from Stage 4 loadshedding puts pressure on production facilities as they require too much power to be run by generation.

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) told IOL that poultry sales decline over the next few months. The group said an increase in purchases will be seen during the Easter period.

South Africans have experienced more than 200 days of loadshedding since the start of the year. It is the highest number of power outages thus far.

Citizens react to the effects of loadshedding on fast food chains:

Margaret Fogarty said:

“This is what the government fails to realise it’s putting more people out of jobs, they have to sort it out.”

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Anthony Theodoridis commented:

“No KFC.Watch the government spring into action now.”

Mandla Q Luyaba wrote:

“Chicken shedding stage 4.”

Franky Pacheco posted:

“They stuck in a situation, they put generators, they have to push the price up to cover fuel and maintenance on the generators we all pay the price.”

David Phiri added:

“If this is happening to big businesses imagine small businesses and small-scale entrepreneurs.”

KFC temporarily closes some stores due to loadshedding: “It's only downhill from here for SA,” says Mzansi

Briefly News reported that loadshedding is beginning to cause serious issues for one of South Africa’s favourite fast food restaurants.

KFC announced that it would temporarily close some of its stores due to the frequent power cuts affecting their operation.

Despite most stores remaining open, there may be limited options to choose from on the menu, leaving citizens disappointed.

Source: Briefly News