Mr Bigg's is one of Nigeria's

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restaurants. Owned by Nigerian conglomerate

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, there are currently 13 locations in Nigeria, including the country's first

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restaurant (Express Stores). In 2013, Famous Brands, South Africa, bought a 49% stake in the chain. The restaurant is easily recognized by its distinctive red and yellow color scheme and is especially famous for its

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s. Mr Bigg's history begins with the coffee shops inside Kingsway Department Stores in the 1960s. In 1973, these shops were rebranded as Kingsway Rendezvous, which became Mr Bigg's in 1986. The chain saw rapid expansion after becoming one of the first Nigerian companies to sell

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to investors.

References

External links

Official site

Corporate website - UAC Restaurants
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