Behind The Braai Republic is the Fiamme Holdings leadership team that grew The Fish & Chip Co from 77 stores to over 160 nationwide, bringing proven expertise in governance, franchising, finance, brand development and operations. Their vision: a scalable, proudly local brand built on real flavour and real community.

Jan de Beer, Managing Director of Fiamme Holdings, says: “The Braai Republic is built on what unites South Africans -fire, flavour and that sense of togetherness you can’t manufacture. Launching our first store marks the beginning of a growth journey we believe the whole country will rally behind. It’s local, energetic and a distinctly South African retail experience.”

The Braai Republic proudly brings you what your mother tongue wants – from flame-charred quality meat on the bone, hand-cut slap chips, traditional pap, chakalekker and shebo, to the familiar spices and unique flavours that taste like the streets that raised you.

Our food is a celebration of home-grown flavour and the community of coming together around a braai that leaves you thinking this is what a filling, fast, and value-focused meal from Mzansi should feel like. Featuring lekker meat on the bone, like A-grade beef cuts such as hearty brisket, chuck, T-bone, beef short ribs, alongside tender pork ribs —each piece is braaied to perfection over flames, filling the air with the irresistible smell of home. And when you’re craving that crispy crunch, we’ve got you covered with our deep-fried chicken tenders and wings — served in your choice of original or spicy coating.

It’s juicy, bold, and packed with the kind of flavour you can’t fake. At The Braai Republic, we don’t just serve flavour — we serve it fast. That’s why we stand by our Chop Chop 10Ten promise: braaied in 10 minutes or R10 off your next meal. Because great food shouldn’t make you wait.