AKS OK GROCER
Provision in Ladysmith

From our humble beginnings way-back-then, OK stores have continuously strived to cement ourselves as a retailer South Africans can trust, and today we have more than 380 stores in neighbourhoods and communities across the country with a loyal customer base of millions of shoppers. Over the past decades OK evolved, grew and adapted to the ever-changing needs of our loyal consumers while remaining on-trend with the fast-paced retail landscape. The table below gives you a snapshot overview of our five retail stores and wholesale outlet. The OK Franchise Division has a proven track record and is an accomplished leader in the FMCG industry. As a major buying, advisory and assistance organisation, the group has various community-focused franchise opportunities that operate under one umbrella, each with their own unique identity and personality relevant to the markets in which they trade. OK Franchise Division franchise offerings and opportunities include five retail formats, a wholesale outlet and an add-on liquor store. OK Franchise Division is part of the Shoprite Group and the expanding franchise market constantly creates exciting retail opportunities for which the OK Franchise Division is ideally positioned. This creates a lucrative investment opportunity for potential franchisees where independent retail operators and entrepreneurs can build successful businesses through the OK Franchise Division. The available store formats have created an opportunity for franchisees to offer consumers a comprehensive range of quality products at competitive prices in pleasant shopping environments. The OK Franchise Division wants to create the most efficient and well-liked franchise brand by giving our members the support, resources and skills needed to give their customers a competitive and worthwhile shopping experience. OKFD continues to successfully expand the OK brand. This includes new store openings and the conversion of stores previously operating under the Metcash brand. The OK Franchise Division franchises five different types of retail franchise opportunities, one wholesale format and an add-on liquor outlet. Checkers and Checkers Hyper is the major brand after Shoprite with their target market being a more affluent clientele. OK Furniture and House and Home stores present their customers with an exciting shopping experience, offering local and imported brands. They pride themselves in giving their customers exactly what they want, when they want it, at a price that they deserve. Hungry Lion first opened its doors in 1997 in Stellenbosch. Since then, it has grown into a chain of over 160 fast food outlets, operating in over eight countries across Africa.