THE MARKET The name “Steers” evolved over the years from
Steers has made fast food fresh, fabulous and a variety of names, starting with Golden Spur,
a flaming success since the early 1960s, and is then Seven Steer, followed by Branded Steer and
now one of the most recognisable quick-service Longhorn Steer.
restaurant (QSR) brands in South Africa. With a The history of the company is one that
market share of eight percent of the total quick- revolves around the Halamandaris family, with
service restaurant industry and 18 percent of all family members still part of the executive team.
burger brands, Steers has set a highly competitive All of them have extensive experience in the food
market aflame. A focused marketing strategy aims and franchising industries, and a commitment to
to grow the Steers network by over 30 restaurants quality foods. Today, the Steers logo alone brings
per year, which looks set to achieve the business fresh, flame-grilled food to mind for almost
objectives of R1 billion turnover. every South African.