Who owns Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria)?
Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria) is made and sold by UAC of Nigeria (Nigeria, NGX: UACN) under licence; UAC of Nigeria does not own the name.[1] The Debonairs Pizza name is owned by Famous Brands.
Key facts
- Licensed to
- UAC of Nigeria PLC reported
- Since
- Not recorded
- Headquarters
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria, Lagos
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Fast casual › Fast casual restaurants
- Parent ticker
- NGX: UACN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria)
Debonairs Pizza is operated in Nigeria by UAC Restaurants, the joint venture in which UAC of Nigeria holds 51% and the South African group Famous Brands the other 49%. Famous Brands owns the name and lists Debonairs among its own brands; UAC runs the Nigerian outlets alongside Mr Bigg's, positioning it at the more expensive end of the market.
Ownership timeline of Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria)
Where Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria) sits in UAC of Nigeria
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria)?
UAC of Nigeria makes and sells Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria) under a licensing agreement.
Does UAC of Nigeria own Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria)?
No. UAC of Nigeria holds a licence to make and sell Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria), which is not the same as owning it.
Where did Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria) come from?
Debonairs Pizza (Nigeria) originated in South Africa.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] UAC of Nigeria PLC — FY 2025 Audited Results — UAC of Nigeria PLC, Official press release, published 30 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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