Family owned · Privately held
Built to last.
Owned for generations.
Ismail Group is a South African investment group. We own and run businesses across fuel retail, food service, leisure and property.
Our interests
Four sectors under one family name
Each business is run by people who know it well, with the backing of a group that thinks in decades.
Fuel retail
Forecourt sites with convenience stores and car washes, operated in partnership with leading South African fuel brands.
Food service
Quick-service restaurant franchises that serve the communities around our sites.
Leisure
Holiday ownership resale and rental services for South African travellers.
Property
We acquire, renovate and develop residential property, from single homes to multi-unit and apartment developments, with a growing focus on commercial.
Our principles
The way we do business
We build to keep
We buy and build businesses to hold them. Decisions are made for the long term, not the next quarter.
We run what we own
We are owner-operators. We know our sites, our teams and our numbers, and we stay close to the work.
We keep our word
Our franchisors, landlords, lenders and staff deal with a family that puts its name to every agreement.
Enquiries
Talk to us about acquisitions, property and partnerships
We welcome conversations about well-run businesses and sound property opportunities. Send us a short note and we will respond personally.
— Faiyaz IsmailDirector