Nando's Plans 14 New UK Restaurants by 2026

Nando's, the South African-owned peri-peri chicken restaurant chain, announced plans to open 14 new locations across the United Kingdom by February 2026, building on robust customer demand that fueled an 8 percent revenue increase in its latest financial year.

The expansion includes sites in Bedford, Derby, Peterborough, Bishop Auckland, Maidenhead, Sheffield, Edinburgh Gyle, Paddington and Liverpool Edge Lane. Some of these restaurants have already launched, according to company statements. This follows the opening of 12 UK sites in the previous year, as Nando's seeks to grow its network of company-owned outlets and broaden its international presence.

For the financial year ending February 23, 2025, Nando's reported revenue of 1.48 billion pounds, up from the prior year, driven by higher sales volumes amid strong consumer interest in its flame-grilled peri-peri chicken. Operating profits more than doubled to 146.6 million pounds from 59.8 million pounds, aided by the sales growth and a one-off receipt. Sales also rose in the half-year period ending August, reflecting continued encouragement from customer traffic.

The company attributed its performance to its established brand...