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chain founded in

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since 1995. The first News Cafe opened in 1995 in

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, shortly after the lifting of sanctions against South Africa signalled the entry of overseas hospitality franchises such as

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into the South African food service market. In 2009 the first News Cafe was opened in India, followed by the second early in 2010. The News Cafe brand is owned by the operating company ''Fournews'' headquartered in Edenvale (Ekurhuleni);Food And Beverage Industry Developers – Fournews Developments
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and in

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Coffeehouses and cafés in South Africa Restaurant chains in South Africa Economy of Ekurhuleni Companies based in Germiston {{SouthAfrica-struct-stub

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