Popular restaurant chain Nando's has announced a significant expansion across the United Kingdom, confirming 14 new locations set to get a taste of its famous peri-peri chicken. This ambitious growth plan comes on the back of a stellar financial performance that saw the company's operating profits more than double.
Financial Success Fuels Expansion
The South African-owned franchise reported a dramatic surge in its financial results for the year. Operating profits skyrocketed to £146.6 million, a figure boosted by robust sales and a one-off receipt. This impressive performance follows a period of strong customer demand, which helped drive an 8% increase in revenue to a substantial £1.48 billion for the financial year ending in February 2025.
Rob Papps, Nando’s Group Chief Executive, credited the company's success to its popular offering, stating the strong sales were driven by robust consumer demand for our flame-grilled peri-peri chicken supported by our strong brand and customer proposition.
The 14 New Nando's Locations Revealed
The company has committed to opening the 14 new restaurants across the UK by February 2026. This continues the momentum from the previous year, where Nando's opened 12 new sites. The full list of areas set to welcome a new Nando's includes:
- Bedford
- Derby
- Peterborough
- Bishop Auckland
- Maidenhead
- Sheffield
- Edinburgh Gyle
- Paddington
- Liverpool Edge Lane
The announcement was made public on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Navigating Future Challenges
Despite the current boom, Nando's has issued a note of caution regarding the upcoming financial year. The company warned that cost pressures, including tax and wage hikes implemented in April, could affect its future performance.
To manage these increased costs, Nando's has been implementing productivity improvements. This includes measures such as rolling out energy-efficient grills across its UK and Ireland estates to reduce energy consumption. A company statement acknowledged that while these actions have been effective, cost pressures will continue to affect our overall performance in the current financial year.
Looking ahead, CEO Rob Papps highlighted an uncertain macro-economic outlook but remained optimistic about the company's growth potential. He confirmed that Nando's will continue to invest in menu innovation, enhance its digital capabilities, and pursue new restaurant openings in all its markets, solidifying this latest UK expansion as a key part of its global strategy.
