South African Steak House
Our history

Our

History

1976
1976

It all begins with Costa Tomazos, FFI Chairman. His restaurateur journey starts with opening one of the first steakhouse chains in South Africa, Squires Loft.

1984
Meact Co Dubai Souk Madinat
1984

After establishing a loyal customer base, Costa lists Squires Loft on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

1986
1986

Business magnate Sol Kerzener reverse-lists Ster-Kinekor (a leading entertainment brand) into Squires Loft to create Interleisure.

2000
2000

Costa and his son, Johnny Tomazos, found FoodFund International. They launch The Meat Co restaurant in Sandton, South Africa.

2003
2003

FoodFund International goes global! The Meat Co expands into Dubai.

2017
2017

As FFI’s restaurant offering diversifies, the team grows to 1100 passionate people across the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain..

Present
Present

FoodFund International continues to grow dramatically across Its strategic markets.