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Man Blind-Buys KFC Franchise in Themba City Township at Bargain in TikTok Video

Published 19 Feb 2026

by Rutendo Masasi reviewed by Kelly Lippke

3 min read

A TikTok video showed a and auction where someone made a multimillion-rand purchase
The clip showed the moment that the auctioneer announced the winning bid for a KFC outlet in a township
The video attracted people's attention because they got to hear how much the KFC franchise went for when put on auction

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An auction became viral after people got to hear about someone's major purchase blindly. The clip posted on 18 February 2026 inspired people, and they saw the live confirmation of the new KFC owner.

Blind auction purchase in TikTok video goes viral — A TikTok video of a blind auction inspired many South Africans. Image: O2O Creative
Source: Getty Images

The video of the auction made for interesting content on the short-form video platform. The auctioneer was also reading about the businessman who made the impressive purchase.

A TikTok video post by @kopanomat.property shows the moment that a KFC in Themba City township was officially sold in a blind auction. The auctioneer detailed that the final price was R5.4m, saying it was sold to a man named Kopano, congratulating him. He also gushed that the new KFC owner sells everything he touches, recommending that everyone speak to him if they are interested in selling chicken. According to WhichFranchise, the KFC franchise starts from R6 million. Watch the video of the auction below:

South Africa inspired by KFC owner

Many commented on the video, congratulating the KFC owner on his purchase. People felt that the video was a sign that they were destined to be well-off business people. Many gushed that KFC for R5.4 million was a bargain, especially considering the new owner purchased it not knowing what he was buying. Read online users' comments below:

People encouraged the new KFC owner to make it run smoothly — South African hoped the new owner would have the KFC running smoothly. Image: Jeff Greenberg
Source: UGC

Karabo karabo's advised the new owner:

"Whoever bought it, please hire properly trained and enough staff nje, that's all."

amahledevete was stunned by the bargain:

"To think that it cost R6 million to buy KFC franchise, so that’s a bargain in Themba City."

loletta73 enjoyed the video:

"🥰This is where I belong 🥰God is aligning me with my purpose 🥰"

phumi_sigasa_mashiyane was impressed by the purchase:

"Me thinking, what a bargain, with my R0 bank balance 😩 May the algorithm keep me on this side of TikTok. Maybe ngizovuka ngiWin power ball 😁"

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An American travelled all the way to South Africa just to taste their exclusive limited edition menu.