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Famous Brands hits 3 000 restaurants and stronger profits.

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GUEST – Darren Hele – Famous Brands CEO

Famous Brands, home to household favourites like Steers, Debonairs Pizza, Wimpy and Mugg & Bean has just posted a solid set of interim results, with profit up 6% and its restaurant network surpassing the 3 000 mark. Revenue climbed to R4.2 billion, headline earnings per share rose 8%, and dividends increased by the same margin signalling steady growth despite a tough consumer climate.
22 Oct 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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