George Sombonos - Founder of Chicken Licken

CNBC Africa's Gugu Mfuphi chats to George Sombonos, Founder of pioneering fast food franchise, Chicken Licken.

[@lindokuhlembonambi8139]

Met this man in 2014, I was listening to his interview on a Saturday on Metro FM. His story inspired me so much that I decided to walk to Metro FM, which was 5 min away from my place, to meet him after the radio interview. He spared 5 minutes of his time just to share words of encouragement with me.

[@nyamekodebruin5715]

I HOLD THIS MAN IN HIGH REGARD. WHAT HE DID WITH CHICKEN LICKEN WAS NO JOKE. THAT IS A GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN BRAND.

[@vuyomagqibelo2535]

Thank you for this interview, now I know the founder of Chicken Licken....I salute you Mr.Sombonos.

[@waynex123]

What a gent. Left us way too young. Salute!

[@marksiqendu7739]

Humble Man. South African to the bone.

[@tlotlosenai7304]

I'm from Botswana and I LOVE Chicken Licken... I think this man was underrated. We never seek to know his story and business intellect. You may also want to interview Mr. Ottapathu of Choppies, Botswana's success story.

[@dumi1896]

"You cant eat a lobster everyday".. Profound and inspired. 👌

[@eugeneniewenhuys5072]

Great interview. This man can teach me a lot about business.

[@fes220]

What a great story from south africa

[@antheaoneill9342]

Thank u very much for this video. I'm addicted to chicken licken and would like to open a franchise in our local community

[@lukhanyomadlebe5525]

Wow! Love his soul. This is someone that would do wonders as a mentor.

[@OfficialCarlosGarciaAceves]

very informational great video! He is right.

[@Thimzohx]

I am truly happy for this man. I prefer this over KFC (no offence). I have discovered that the meat is always well done (ayinagazi godu ayinagazi). Proudly South African success story.

[@monday884]

Thank you.

[@siyavuyamapeyi9581]

Brilliant entrepreneur indeed.

[@billmoodley1421]

You are the most awesome business person, can't afford a franchise, but I will love to be part of your beautiful business. The best.

[@Gontse]

@24:20 sadly he passed away in 2016....

[@zamobubu912]

So happy I came across this interview. Such business knowledge and depth 👌... Btw, how much is an average amount to open a chicken licken in SA? Eastern Cape

[@thembanator.tthemba6766]

This is so inspiring to watch

[@mphomphahlele6034]

Wow I love this guy 💓

[@pampam6580]

Chicken Licken Scrumptious!!! But, it has become expensive these days. But, it so delicious, I must say.

[@uhurumokoena8414]

Can't wait to be home I 'm so addicted to those wings

[@mkhululinxumalo2713]

❤❤❤

[@AlternativPerspectiv]

George Mr Salt Saltmbonos

[@shikomatlala]

I am humbled

[@exclamation3mark]

fabulous chap

[@mulalomakhale6967]

What a man

[@maureengrove7833]

The first was on road...near Uncle HARRY.S ROADHOUSE......CHICKEN LICKEN WAS THE BEST....THEIR BURGERS...WERE THE BEST....TOASTED BURGERS....COFFEE.....

[@mdumduduzi1222]

Ohh😮

[@chishazela2766]

Calculated risk,you mean.

[@neilwe__2958]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@yangangcawa4833]

"you must be prepared to die for what you really want then you'll be successful"

[@Bpacs12]

12:30

[@memeguyTM]

Sad he's passed away

[@chishazela2766]

Shame

[@blueberryhill6948]

I wish there was a chicken in the US they way better than Nandos

[@sbonzama7013]

I wonder how many hypertension patients he has created haha.

[@matthewblack986]

Lmfao!!! you a fool!

[@checkmate8015]

He didnt put a gun to their head they chose

[@charmainepillay8982]

There's no Chicken Licken in Port Elizabeth. Disappointing.

[@letstalkwithbee7182]

They have it in humewood now

[@Opticalsoundsradio]

Chicken Licken > KFC

[@thobasiziba4109]

sorry but chicken licken existed in the USA in the 50s

[@headhonchotheone9041]

No it didn't

[@aquarius1500]

Agree first chicken licken and I don't see the slogan of the colonel slogan it's finger licking good am I right 🤔

[@shaunryan6]

Rubbish