One Year of Flavour on the GO: Happy 1st Birthday, Col’Cacchio GO!

One year ago, in April 2025, we lit the ovens at Westlake and changed the South African QSR game forever. We took a 33-year legacy of artisanal, wood-fired excellence and asked: “How can we make this fit the pace of modern life?”

The answer was Col’Cacchio GO. This month, as we celebrate our 1st birthday, we’re looking back at a year of growth, innovation, and a whole lot of pizza.

From One Store to a National Rollout

It started as a bold response to the demand for premium at-home dining. We didn't just want to join the fast-food race; we wanted to redefine it. Since that first day in Westlake, the "GO" movement has sparked a national flame:

• The Creative Hub: We landed at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, blending our artisanal roots with Cape Town's most iconic cultural market.
• The Culinary Pros: In Durban, the Joubert twins, Michelin-trained chefs, brought their global expertise to our Mackeurtan Avenue store.
• The Island Life: We crossed the ocean to open our 5th store in Tribeca Mall, Mauritius, proving that the craving for quality Italian food is universal.
• The Community Favourites: From the leafy suburbs of Hillcrest KZN , and Waterfall in Gauteng, to the bustling streets of Benmore in Sandton and our newest addition in Oliver Road, Kimberley, we are officially making our mark with a total of 8 GO`s opened in our last financial year.

Why "GO" is the Game-Changer

The secret to our first year's success? Convenience without compromise. In a world where you’re often forced to choose between "fast" and "good," Col’Cacchio GO delivers both. We’ve stayed true to our 1992 roots, using handpicked tomatoes, secret-recipe dough, and fresh ingredients, but optimized it for the "grab-it-before-the-meeting" slice or the "family-dinner-on-the-way-home" rush.

Pictured from left to right: Etienne Pieterse (Group CEO) and Kinga Baranowska (Co-Founder, Managing Director, and CPO).

"It’s not just fast food; it’s a curated experience," says Group CEO Etienne Pieterse. "With Col’Cacchio GO, we’re delivering the same craftsmanship that has defined us for over three decades, but in a format that meets today’s consumer needs."

A Year of "Thank Yous"

To our incredible teams on the ground, from Cape Town to Mauritius, and most importantly, to you, our customers: Thank you for choosing quality. Whether you’ve ordered through an app, popped in for a quick takeaway, or shared a Family Mega Meal at home, you are the reason we’re celebrating today.

We’ve spent 365 days proving that tradition meets convenience perfectly. Here’s to many more years of flavour-forward, fast-paced Italian excellence!