Col'Cacchio Expands With New Takeaway Format
The 34-year-old brand introduced its GO takeaway outlets and retail pizza products to meet shifting consumer convenience needs.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Dining Out
Live Poll
Do you prefer traditional sit-down dining or the convenience of restaurant-branded retail and takeaway meals?
Founded in 1992, Col'Cacchio has launched its GO takeaway format in April 2025 to adapt to evolving dining habits. The expansion includes nine specialized takeaway locations and a new line of heat-and-eat products now available in major supermarkets.
Why it matters
This move signals a strategic shift to capture a larger share of the quick-service restaurant industry by prioritizing on-the-go convenience. The company is actively responding to changing consumer demands that emphasize faster meal solutions.
Col'Cacchio now operates nine GO takeaway locations, with eight sites in South Africa and one in Mauritius. The brand has also expanded its retail footprint by placing heat-and-eat pizzas in SPAR, Checkers, and Nibbly Bits stores.
The players
Col'Cacchio
A long-standing restaurant chain that has operated for 34 years since its establishment.
The details
The company established its first GO outlet in Westlake, Cape Town, before expanding the format across its primary markets. These new offerings diversify the brand beyond its traditional restaurant model to include shelf-stable retail options.
Timeline
1992: Col'Cacchio is founded in Cape Town.
April 2025: The first GO takeaway outlet launches in Westlake.
2025: The South African quick-service restaurant market reaches R45.5 billion.
Culture Shift
The expansion reflects a wider move within the food industry toward rapid-access dining and retail product availability. This strategy follows the growth trajectory of the R45.5 billion South African quick-service restaurant market.
Customers can now access Col'Cacchio products through dedicated takeaway outlets or purchase heat-and-eat pizzas from local grocery retailers. This increases the availability of the brand for shoppers who prefer home-meal preparation over traditional dining.
The takeaway
Brands that have been established for decades are increasingly diversifying their delivery methods to remain competitive in a fast-paced market. Adapting to convenience-based retail can help maintain relevance as consumer dining habits continue to lean toward speed and accessibility.
Further reading
For more on industry trends, explore the latest developments in Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by African Retail.
Live Poll
Do you prefer traditional sit-down dining or the convenience of restaurant-branded retail and takeaway meals?
