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Kofi

Managing Director & CEO, Chicken Republic · Nigeria

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-24

Kofi is the CEO of Chicken Republic. Kofi is based in Nigeria.

Kofi Abunu is the Managing Director and CEO of Food Concepts Plc, the parent company of Chicken Republic, with over 30 years of international experience in the food and hospitality industry. He joined Food Concepts in 2007 as General Manager for Chicken Republic and has led the company's expansion to over 300 outlets across Nigeria and Ghana. He previously worked with global brands including McDonald's (UK), Nando's, and Steers Ghana.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of Kofi Abunu, managing director of Chicken Republic, has focused on the quick-service restaurant chain's operational milestones and strategic expansion efforts across Nigeria. Headlines document Chicken Republic's 20-year business tenure, its adoption of sustainability practices including the discontinuation of styrofoam packaging, and its partnerships with delivery platforms such as Chowdeck and Glovo to enhance customer reach. Coverage also highlights the company's workforce modernization through enterprise software implementation and Abunu's perspective on the brand's culinary heritage rooted in West African culinary traditions.

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Kofi: FAQ

Who is Kofi?
Kofi is the Managing Director & CEO of Chicken Republic, based in Nigeria.
What company does Kofi lead?
Kofi is CEO of Chicken Republic.