Who does Ocean Basket belong to?
Fats Lazarides & Grace Harding (Founder & CEO of Ocean Basket)
What is Ocean Basket worth?
Ocean Basket attracts 18 million patrons and rakes in about R2 billion a year. The company imports and supplies 6 500 tonnes of seafood each year.
How many restaurants does Ocean Basket have in South Africa?
166 Ocean Basket locations
The concept caught on quickly and today there are 166 Ocean Basket locations in South Africa alone, with others in Zambia, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Mauritius, Cyprus and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
How many stores does Ocean Basket have?
About us. Ocean Basket is South Africa’s favourite chain of seafood restaurants. Founded in 1995 there are currently over 200 Ocean Basket stores in 16 countries around the globe.
Who is the founder of Ocean Basket?
Fats Lazarides
Fats Lazarides, saw an opportunity to create something that customers were calling a restaurant that served delicious affordable seafood. In those days the restaurant included a fresh fish deli.
How much is a plate of sushi?
In general, a meal at an average sushi restaurant costs around $20 to $30 per person before adding tax and tip to the bill. Usually 2 people will be satisfied ordering 3 or 4 sushi rolls at $12 to $15 per roll at a casual restaurant.
How many employees does Ocean Basket have?
Company Description: OCEAN BASKET WHOLESALE CAPE TOWN (PTY) LTD is located in GAUTENG, Gauteng, South Africa and is part of the Traveler Accommodation Industry. OCEAN BASKET WHOLESALE CAPE TOWN (PTY) LTD has 70 total employees across all of its locations and generates $8.43 million in sales (USD).
How did fats Lazarides start Ocean Basket?
Lazarides, his brother, George, and a third partner, George Nichas, opened their first Ocean Basket restaurant in Pretoria, sitting a mere 30 people. Lazarides worked at a supermarket, while he was looking for a place to set up shop. A phone call from his wife alerted him that she had found a place.
Where was the first Ocean Basket located?
Pretoria
The first Ocean Basket in Menlyn Park Centre, Pretoria was a measly 60 square meters, with just 6 tables.