Own a Franchise

Welcome to the world of King Pie

King Pie, a Proudly South African company, was established in 1993 and has been part of consumers’ lives for over 30 years. Our products are known for their quality, taste, wholesomeness and value.

With over 300 outlets in South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Swaziland, we are, without a doubt, the most successful pie franchise in Southern Africa.

our history since 1990

King Pie began in 1990 in Silverton, Pretoria, with a dream of baking pies filled with love and flavour. Starting as an open-style bakery that quickly became a neighborhood hit, the business expanded into The King Pie Franchise Group after three years. Today, with over 300 franchised businesses and as part of The Bidvest Group Limited, King Pie is a renowned household name. For more than 30 years, we’ve upheld our promise to deliver world-class pies, like our famous Pepper Steak Pie, maintaining high standards of quality and service that ensure a “royal delight” in every bite.

What makes owning a King Pie franchise such a good business investment?

  • One of the most affordable food franchises in SA.
  • High standards of quality and service that ensure a “royal delight” in every bite.
  • Value for money and excellent return on investment.
  • We’ve got your back and will do everything we can to support your success from marketing to the quality of pies we deliver.
  • A local heritage brand loved by consumers.
  • Detailed and intensive training for new owners.

King Pie concepts you can purchase

Store

Our most versatile retail format, designed for prime spots in shopping centres.

Kiosk

An easy-to-assemble modular set-up for high-traffic walkways in shopping centres.

Mobile Kiosk

A smaller, satellite sales point attached to an existing franchise located nearby.

Express Unit

A pre-fabricated sales unit that can be set up almost anywhere and running in no time.

How to become a franchise owner?​

  • Determine if you fit the franchisee profile, which includes being passionate, loyal, energetic, and a hands-on entrepreneur.
  • Ensure you have the necessary skills, such as strong communication, leadership, organisational abilities, and financial understanding.
  • Have a potential store location in mind.
  • Undergo a franchisee approval process.
  • Have proof of 50% (set up cost) unencumbered cash as an owner’s contribution

Journey Map

Our Core Purpose

To be Africa’s most loved and trusted meal of choice.

What we do

We manufacture and sell quality pies to our retail and franchisee network

How we will win​

• Quality manufacturing • A healthy and growing footprint of profitable franchisee stores • A vibrant and expanding retail business • A healthy organisational culture

Our core values

• The Customer is King (include explainers) • Energy (include explainers) • Ownership (include explainers) • Quality (include explainers)

The King Pie Brand Promise

A Taste of Comfort

Store Oportunities

Gauteng​

  • Krugersdorp, Key West Shopping Centre

  • Alexandra, Alexandra Plaza Centre

  • Tshwane, Hebron Mall – Soshanguve, Hebron Mall

  • Tshwane, Pretorius Park, Woodlands Boulevard

  • Cosmo City, Cosmo City Mall

  • Tsakane, Tsakane Mall

  • Springs, Second Street Mall

  • Randfontein, Village Square Shopping Centre

  • Roodepoort, Westgate Super Regional Shopping Centre

Mpumalanga

  • Ermelo, Merino Mall

Eastern Cape

  • PE, Boardwalk Mall

KZN

  • Inanda, Ikhwani Junction

  • DBN, Waterfall, Watercrest Mall

Western Cape

  • Eerste River, Blue Downs Corner Centre

GAUTENG

  • Tshwane, Marabastad, Belle Ombre Centre

  • Randburg, Northgate Mall

  • Boksburg, Rondebult

Limpopo​

  • Phokwane, Mohlarekoma Village, Lefakong Shopping Mall

  • Limpopo, Ga-Moloi, Glen Cowie

North West

  • Mabees, Mabeskraal

Western Cape

  • Cape Town, CBD, The Felix

Free State

  • Bloemfontein, Heidedal, Twin City Mall

Join the King Pie family now

King Pie Stores are a great choice for popular shopping locations with high-volume foot traffic. Ideally situated near anchor stores, they are designed to stand out and attract customers. Starting with a King Pie Store is the smart way to establish a franchise in your area.