Who owns Mr Bigg's?
Mr Bigg's is owned by UAC of Nigeria (Nigeria, NGX: UACN).[1]
UAC of Nigeria owns 51% of Mr Bigg's rather than all of it.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- UAC of Nigeria PLC (51% stake) reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria, Lagos
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Founded
- 1986
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Fast casual › Fast casual restaurants
- Parent ticker
- NGX: UACN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Mr Bigg's
Mr Bigg's was launched in 1986 by UAC Restaurants and was the first quick-service restaurant chain in Nigeria with a genuinely national footprint. It is positioned on value and family meals, and is run through a mix of company-owned outlets and franchises. Famous Brands, the South African franchisor, took 49% of UAC Restaurants in 2013, leaving UAC of Nigeria with 51%.
Ownership timeline of Mr Bigg's
- ? – present UAC of Nigeria (51%) [1] reported
Where Mr Bigg's sits in UAC of Nigeria
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Mr Bigg's?
The parent company of Mr Bigg's is UAC of Nigeria, a publicly listed company headquartered in Nigeria.
Is Mr Bigg's Nigerian?
Yes. Mr Bigg's originated in Nigeria in 1986 and its owner, UAC of Nigeria, is also headquartered in Nigeria.
Is Mr Bigg's still owned by UAC of Nigeria?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Mr Bigg's is still owned by UAC of Nigeria (51% stake). The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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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