Nando's PERi-PERi North America
RestaurantsDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Nando's Canada operates a restaurant concept centered on flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken that is marinated for 24 hours and prepared to the diner's preferred spice level, and the company is headquartered in Washington, DC. The brand traces its roots to a 1987 opening in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has since expanded to 23 countries across five continents. In the United States, Nando's PERi-PERi first arrived in Washington, DC, in 2008. In the U.S., the brand now runs 42 restaurants in and around Washington, Baltimore and Chicago. The customer base comprises diners seeking flavorful, flame-grilled chicken with options for varying heat levels and signature sauces. A recent development is the June 2026 launch of the viral Saka Sauce in the U.S., reflecting ongoing product diversification alongside expansion.