Crown Food Group

At Crown National, Home of Six Gun Grill, we're passionate about more than just great food. We're dedicated to fostering strong communities. That's why we proudly sponsor development teams as part of the Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival. This partnership isn't just about the game; it's about empowering young athletes, igniting their potential, and giving back to the communities that inspire us. Together, we're not only cheering on today's stars but also investing in the champions of tomorrow. We're honored to be part of this incredible journey. Let's make this summer unforgettable!

Crown National's most valuable asset is undoubtedly its dedicated team of employees. These individuals form the backbone of the organization, bringing their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. Their passion and commitment drive the company's success, as they work tirelessly to achieve shared goals. Employees at Crown National are more than just workers; they are ambassadors of the brand. Their positive attitudes and exceptional customer service contribute to the company's strong reputation. They are also innovators, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and enhance efficiency. By investing in employee development and fostering a supportive work environment, Crown National recognizes the importance of its people. This approach not only boosts employee morale but also leads to increased productivity, innovation, and overall organizational success. As such the company took the opportunity at the recent National Sales Conference to recognize certain long servicing members of staff including: Mervyn Samuels (35 Years) Lionel Geduld (35 Years) Herman Pheiffer (30 Years) Nomoko Lepike (30 Years) Joseph Augustus (30 Years) Charles Van Schalkwyk (25 Years) A special Award was also handed out posthumously to Desiree Collop for 40 years of service having joined the company in May 1984. She certainly is missed by the business and employees alike. Thank you to all of these special servants, your efforts are certainly appreciated

At the recent Crown National Sales Conference held in Johannesburg, Andrew Durieux walked away with one of the top prizes of the evening, the MD Excellence Award. Described by Crown Food Group CEO John Morris as "a wise head who leads quietly but effectively" Andrew certain achieved fantastic results this past year, leading the National sales teams to record results. His experience and knowledge of the industry really shone through in his first full year as National Commerical Executive. We want to thank Andrew for all of his great efforts this past year and wish him a well deserved congratulations!

Congratulations to South Gauteng who at the recent Crown National sales conference were awarded the Business Unit of the Year award. An incredible team effort, this business unit proudly led by Regional General Manager Riaan Rossouw, put in an amazing effort in spite of trying trading conditions to generate outstanding results for the business. “It is the business unit that remains humble, unassuming and goal directed. It contributes the highest trading profit of all commercial branches and delivered an impressive return on funds employed (ROFE) of 56.5%.” said Crown Food Group CEO John Morris.

Crown National is thrilled to announce its proud sponsorship of the prestigious Best Business Cleaver Awards. This annual event celebrates excellence in the Butchery industry and recognizes the outstanding achievements of South Africa’s Best Butchers. The Best Business Cleaver Awards have been a cornerstone industry for 20 years, providing the perfect platform for Butchers to showcase their skills and dedication. By sponsoring these awards, Crown National aims to support and promote the continued growth of the industry while highlighting the importance of quality craftsmanship and innovation within this space. “We are incredibly honoured to partner with Crown National on this exciting venture,” said Ryan Read, the Founder of the Best Business Cleaver Awards. “Their commitment to the Butchery industry spans over 100 years and aligns perfectly with our mission to recognize and reward excellence. This sponsorship will contribute to the awards reaching greater heights and lead to more Consumers showing their deeply valued support and voting their favourite Butchers Best at www.BestBusiness.co.za Peter Nordejee, Marketing Executive at Crown National, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “Crown National is dedicated to empowering Butchers with the tools, solutions and technologies they need to succeed. The Best Business Cleaver Awards offer a unique platform to showcase the incredible talent and passion within the industry. We are proud to support this program and contribute to its continued success.” The launch of the Crown National Sponsorship of the Best Business Cleaver Awards took place this past week at the State of the Art Crown National Centre of Excellence in Cape Town. Recognised were Butchers in multiple categories including Best Business Cleaver Legends and Consumer Favourites both regionally and nationally. This event marks the beginning of a long-standing partnership between Crown National and the Best Business Cleaver Awards, as well as a celebration of the industries finest Butcheries. For more information please contact Ryan Read on info@BestBusiness.co.za

Crown National’s “Stronger Together” Conference took place recently with over 200 guests making their way to Wanderer’s Club in Sandton to enjoy a weekend of team building, strategic planning, celebrating and looking forward to exciting things to come in the next year. With a strong sports theme participants battled against each other in sports such as soccer, padel, lawn bowls, pool and more. As always the regional rivalry was a healthy mix of friendly and competitive. A major highlight was the unveiling of the new Six Gun Grill HOT range which was met with great enthusiasm from the delegates marking the start another exciting brand journey for Crown National. CEO John Morris described the conference as “one of the best in all my years” and thanked all staff members for their exceptional contributions over the past year, “You really have defined the term Stronger Together”. We are excited to see what the new year brings across all of our regions and with our multitude of brands in the market

Our branches were out and about this past week doing their bit to assist for Mandela Day. Our Bloemfontein branch helped paint the SPCA Animal Welfare offices while our team in Gqeberha donated meal packs to Seagull Primary School. #MandelaDay #CrownNational #SixGunGrill

Throwback to an epic weekend at the Mzanzi Food and Drink Show flavoured by Six Gun Grill! Who else remembers meeting SIGA, that epic Braai-Off, and the great deals on the best spices and sauces in the land? Until next year Mzanzi...   #MzanziFoodandDrinkShow #SixGunGrill #ThrowbackThursday

When children are in a positive and happy mindset, they are more likely to be engaged in learning, have better social interactions, and develop a positive attitude towards school. At Crown, we feel it is important to create a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters happiness and well-being in students as they return to school.   We are here to help!

Anele was overwhelmed with smiles and joy for his new Six Gun Grill® bike. He will deliver all his fast foods that are made with Six Gun Grill® seasoning in the Nyanga and surroundings. A proud Six Gun Grill® stockist!