Grace Ene
The country’s largest Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand boasting over 300 stores nationwide. Effective from August 2023, this strategic alliance positions Glovo as the primary platform for Chicken Republic‘s online orders.
The decision to forge this partnership came from Chicken Republic’s objective to streamline its partnerships and enhance customer satisfaction in the digital space. Through this collaboration, Glovo aims to elevate the online ordering experience for Chicken Republic’s customers, ensuring a seamless journey from order placement to delivery and providing more efficient service.
Glovo is currently operational in 58 Chicken Republic stores across Lagos, Abuja, and Ibadan. With this partnership, Glovo will further enhance customer access and convenience to Chicken Republic, while also expanding its own customer base. This move showcases Glovo’s impressive growth in the Nigerian market, establishing its leadership position within just two years of operations in the country.
Mr. Kofi Abunu, CEO of Food Concepts, which owns Chicken Republic, emphasized the significance of partnering with brands like Glovo that prioritize delivering excellent customer experiences. He believes that Glovo’s involvement will boost their deliveries and positively impact their business.
Lamide Akinola, the General Manager for Glovo Nigeria, expressed her satisfaction with the alliance between Glovo and Chicken Republic. She highlighted their successful collaboration since May 2022, where Glovo has consistently provided fast and superior service for Chicken Republic’s customers, making them a preferred choice for this partnership.
In addition to Nigeria, the two companies have plans to extend their partnership to Ghana, where Chicken Republic is already operational, and explore upcoming openings in other African markets. This expansion signifies Glovo’s strong presence not only in Nigeria but also within the African quick-service industry.
Glovo entered the Nigerian market in June 2021 and has rapidly expanded its presence, offering diverse on-demand services from local restaurants, grocers, supermarkets, and high street retail stores. Its innovative approach and focus on customer excellence have set it apart in the industry.
About Glovo: Glovo is a pioneering multi-category app that connects users with businesses and couriers, offering on-demand services from local restaurants, grocers, supermarkets, and high street retail stores. Founded in Barcelona in 2015, Glovo operates in 25 countries across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, with a vision to provide everyone easy access to everything within their city.
About Chicken Republic: Established in 2004, Chicken Republic is a proudly Nigerian brand and the leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain in West Africa, with over 300 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. It is a part of the Food Concepts Plc group, which also includes Pie Express, Nigeria’s leading confectionery chain, and Chopbox, a casual dining restaurant chain serving authentic Nigerian cuisine.
For More Stories, Click Here.
