From Market Stall to Restaurant Brand: The Soul Souvlaki Story

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What does it take to turn a single food stall into a recognised dining brand?

In this Future50 conversation, Dino Vlachos shares how Soul Souvlaki grew from a small stall at Market on Main into a modern fast-casual Greek dining concept.

We explore the early risks, the decision to focus on fresh, made-to-order food in every store, and how thoughtful design, strong franchise partners and disciplined expansion helped the brand grow across South Africa. Dino also shares his advice to entrepreneurs about managing debt, protecting cash flow and building a business that can stand the test of time.
10 Mar English South Africa Business News · Business

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