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RocoMamas

Restaurant brand in which Spur acquired a 51% interest in 2015, later expanded through the group’s franchise platform.

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RocoMamas is a restaurant brand in which Spur acquired a 51% interest in 2015. [1]

History

Spur’s company history records the 51% interest acquired in 2015. [1]

The group expanded the brand through its restaurant and franchise platform. [3][4]

The 2026 statements recorded 115 RocoMamas restaurants at 30 June 2026. [2]

Ownership and outlet control

The historical source supports a 51% acquisition at transaction date. [1]

That corporate interest is separate from ownership and management of individual franchise outlets. [3][4]

Frequently asked questions

When did Spur invest in RocoMamas?

It acquired a 51% interest in 2015. [1]

Does the 51% figure describe every restaurant?

No. It concerns the corporate interest, while individual outlets can be franchisee businesses. [1][3]

How many RocoMamas restaurants were reported in 2026?

The group recorded 115 at 30 June 2026. [2]

Key milestones

  1. Spur acquired a 51% interest in RocoMamas. [1]

  2. The group recorded 115 RocoMamas restaurants. [2]

  3. RocoMamas remained part of the Spur Corporation brand portfolio. [2]

Related people

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Related institutions

  • Spur Corporation — JSE-listed South African restaurant franchisor whose operating history began with Allen Ambor’s first Spur in 1967.
  • Spur Steak Ranches — South African family restaurant brand founded by Allen Ambor in Newlands, Cape Town, in 1967.
  • Panarottis — Pizza and pasta restaurant brand developed by the Spur group in 1990 and operated through its franchise platform.

Sources

  1. Spur Corporation, Our history. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-10. ↩
  2. Spur Corporation, Annual Financial Statements 2026, 2026-06-30. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-10. ↩
  3. Spur Corporation, Business model. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-10. ↩
  4. Spur Corporation, Franchising. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-10. ↩