Famous Brands Company Description
Famous Brands Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates as a quick service and casual dining restaurant franchisor in the United Kingdom, South Africa, South African Development Community, the Middle East, and Rest of Africa.
It operates through Brands and Supply Chain segments. The company operates franchised and company-owned restaurants under the Leading and Signature brands.
It is also involved in the manufacture of meat, serviette, sauces and spices, ice cream, potato products, coffee grounds and beans, cheese, and juices; and operation of retail outlets.
In addition, it provides logistics services; and retail products, such as dressings and spice condiments, frozen meat products, frozen chips, and other value-added products.
The company was formerly known as Steers Holdings Limited and changed its name to Famous Brands Limited in 2004.
Famous Brands Limited was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa.

Country | South Africa |
Founded | 1969 |
Industry | Food Distribution |
Sector | Consumer Staples |
Employees | 3,989 |
CEO | Darren Hele |
Contact Details
Address: Halfway House Midrand, 1685 South Africa | |
Phone | 27 11 315 3000 |
Website | famousbrands.co.za |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | FBR |
Exchange | Johannesburg Stock Exchange |
Fiscal Year | March - February |
Reporting Currency | ZAR |
ISIN Number | ZAE000053328 |
SIC Code | 5812 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Darren Paul Hele B.Com, M.D. | Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director |
Nelisiwe Shiluvana A.C.M.A., C.A., CGMA | Group Financial Director and Director |
Celeste D. Appollis | Company Secretary and Head of Legal |
Derrian Nadauld | Chief Operating Officer - Leading Brands |