CEQA Food and Beverages Ghana Company Limited (popularly known as Pizzaman-Chickenman) is a Ghanaian fast-food outlet which serves pizza, chicken, Ghanaian jollof and fried rice across Accra and Kumasi.[1][2][3] It has the largest chain of restaurants in Ghana.[4] The company's Ahodwo branch is the first ever pizza joint that run for 24 hours in a week which served chicken, pizza and various rice meals in Ghana.[5]
 Pizzaman-Chickenman's first branch at KNUST, Mango Road in Kumasi | |
| Industry | |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 2018 in Kumasi, Ghana |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | , Ghana |
Area served | Ghana |
Key people | Richard Nii Armah Quaye (Chairman) |
| Products | |
| Services | Food delivery |
| Parent | CEQA Food and Beverages Ghana Company Limited |
| Website | https://ceqaltd.com |
History
editThe company was established in January 2018 on the KNUST Mango Road in Kumasi.[6][5] In December 2021, the company partnered and were financed by Quick Angels Investor Company alongside over 32 companies in Ghana.[7][8] Christian Boakye-Yiadom and Ebenezer Essuman-Amankawah started the company.[9] Christian is currently the CEO of the restaurant[10][11] whilst Ebenezer is also the Chief Operations Officer.[12][13]
In December 2021 during the opening of new branches in Dansoman and Spintex, some Ghanaian artists like KiDi, DhopeNation, Mona 4Real, DJ Virusky graced the occasion.[14] In June 2022, Schardo Mitch and Nana Mitch became ambassadors for the company.[15] In September 2023, AMG Deuces was also unveiled as a brand ambassador for the company.[16] As at September 2024, the company has over 75 branches across Ghana.[17]
Initiative
editIn August 2023, the company unveiled a project called The LunchTime Initiative which is to visit various workplaces to share lunch time moments with workers. They visited the Ghana National Fire Service and Glovo Ghana in Kumasi.[18]
Controversy
editIn May 2023, two employees of the company were arrested and jailed for 5-years each for stealing gallons of cooking oil and boxes of chicken wings from the warehouse of the company in Nyankyerenease, near Kumasi in Ghana.[19] Abeiku Santana criticized the CEO over the jail term given to the employees.[20][21] Richie, a marketer of the company also criticized Abeiku Santana for attacking the CEO of the company.[19] Bullgod also criticized Abeiku Santana for his attack on the CEO.[22]
References
edit- ^ Osafo, Daniel (4 September 2023). "Pizzaman Chickenman's Growth Spurt: 3 New Outlets to Satisfy Accra's Cravings". News Ghana. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Pizzaman-Chickenman Accra Branches: Location and Contact". GhanaWeb. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Discover The Newest Pizzaman Chickenman Hotspots In Accra: Oyarifa, Tabora, Kwabenya | AmeyawDebrah.com". 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Christian Boakye Yiadom | Speaker | Harvard's 25th Annual African Business Conference". www.hbsafricabusiness.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ a b Starrfm.com.gh (2021-06-06). "Pizza sold for $1000 at Kumasi". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Kessie, Philip Boateng (2022-11-14). ""I used my hostel fees to start my business" - CEO of Pizzaman Chicken recounts". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Ankiilu, Masahudu (2021-12-04). "Pizzaman-Chickenman Opens 4 Branches in Accra". African Eye Report. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Quick Angels partners Pizzaman to open 4 new branches in Accra - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "10 Biography Facts About PizzaMan & Chickenman CEO - Name, Age, Net Worth, Price List, Branches, Number". Thedistin. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Online, Angel (2021-12-04). "Pizzaman-Chickenman opens 4 branches in Accra". Angel Online. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Chris of Chickenman Pizzaman is GhanaWeb Entrepreneur of the Year". GhanaWeb. 2022-12-26. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Road To Branch Number 50 For Pizzaman Chickenman | AmeyawDebrah.com". 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Pizzaman-Chickenman Unveils a New Branch in Kumasi Atonsu". GhanaWeb. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ admin (2021-12-11). "Stars grace opening of Pizzaman-Chickenman in Accra". The Spectator. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Nana Mitch and Schardo Mitch pen new ambassadorial deal with Pizzaman Chickenman". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Osafo, Daniel (September 6, 2023). "Pizzaman-Chickenman signs AMG Deuces as a brand ambassador". News Ghana. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Pizzaman Chickenman Has Officially Become Ghana's Fast-Food "Landlord" —Here's How! - ZionFelix.net". 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Taste, Togetherness & Team Spirit: The Impact Of Pizzaman-Chickenman's The Lunch Time Initiative". Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ a b "Despite's workers were jailed for 20 years for stealing money – Pizzaman marketer hits back at Abeiku". GhanaWeb. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "'Why jail poor workers for stealing 20 cartons of chicken, oil?' - Abeiku Santana berates Pizzaman CEO". GhanaWeb. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Quist, Ebenezer Agbey (2023-05-12). "2 Pizzaman workers jailed for 5 years for stealing chicken wings & cooking oil". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "'I will never apologize to Pizzaman CEO' - Abeiku Santana and Bullgod clash on television". GhanaWeb. 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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