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The Walnut Grove is an exciting and fresh approach to dining with a deep connection to authentic and unique food experiences. The fusion of a variety of cuisines and décor is a reflection of the diversity and growth of a brand that has been successfully run since 1975. The Walnut Grove offers boutique dining which is simultaneously glamorous but still true to the ingredients and flavours inspired by travelling and a genuine love for food. Yianni, the founder, grew up in rural Greece in a small village outside Kalamata where they cultivated olives and olive oil. He brought this passion for rustic yet authentic produce to South Africa in 1969. It is this passion for food and family that brings a love and adventure to the table.
Walnut Grove is a unique concept grown in the heart of South Africa. Known for our legacy as an exciting and interactive family-oriented concept, we have captured the hearts and taste buds of South Africa, UAE and Greece for a reason. With our vivid and inventive cuisine, welcoming staff and family-based core values, Walnut Grove has become a lucrative investment for our franchisees. Our world famous cakes, hand-made in our boutique interactive bakery and signature hand-roasted coffee bring a unique and exciting blend to the regular dining scene. Walnut Grove’s bright yet intimate space plays host to endless options of culinary delights both sweet and savory as well as an interactive and open bakery and barista station that allows you to get closer to the handmade in-house specialties. Putting on a wonderful show for the guests while they enjoy a 360 degree dining experience that wows all the senses.
We are looking for like minded individuals or companies that would like to experience the success, growth and financial stability that our business model has created over the past 50 years. We believe that our brand has the potential to succeed in all the different markets around the world as we have a tried and tested operational manual with systems and procedures that have been find tuned to ensure a very attractive ROI for our future partners.
There is a reason why we have been around for 50 years and that we have won countless awards over the years in South Africa and Dubai for BEST RESTAURANT.
At Walnut Grove, we see our future business patterns and franchisees as family. We strive to create honest, trustworthy and long term relationships with core family values. We only select partners based on our shared passion for food, family and success.
Contact us on fotis@walnutgrove.co.za for more information about franchising and investing in the Walnut Grove brand.
