Dessert: How do franchises like McDonald’s, KFC, Wimpy do dessert

Mzansi does dessert like no other country, and you’ll love some of these options from popular franchises. McDonald’s, KFC, Wimpy, and Nando’s all have sweet choices on their menu.

If you have a sweet tooth, you’re going to love what this article has in store.

From doughnuts to ice cream, South African franchises don’t just do cheeseburgers and ribs.

Need something sweet?

Here’s where to find your sugar rush.

NANDO’S DESSERT: CHURROS

Nando’s is famous for its per-peri chicken. They’ve been a favourite South African fast food brand for decades, and they’ve even branched into international restaurants in the United Kingdom.

What about their dessert menu?

Nandos has churros and chocolate sauce for R29.90.

Churros are a traditional fried dough, usually topped with sugar and cinnamon. Chocolate makes this option even more decadent.

MCDONALD’S DESSERT: HOMESTYLE DOUGHNUTS

McDonald’s serves these sugary homestyle doughnuts.

They’re from their McCafe menu. The same dessert menu also has cheesecake, meringue, and several types of Danishes.

According to the McDonald’s description, “Delicious anytime treats available in chocolate, caramel or white glaze”.

You can order them in singles, or get several.

It’s a very sweet choice!

ROMAN’S PIZZA DESSERT: PIZZA PIE

You might have heard of a pizza pie before, which is pretty much an American staple food. What happens if you took the traditional pizza pie, and made a dessert out of it?

Roman’s Pizza answered the question with dessert pizza pies.

There’s apple and cinnamon, or chocolate.

They’re available from R29.90.

Try one, just one.

KFC: ICE CREAM

KFC South Africa has basic sweet choices, including ice creams and sundaes.

Their sweet menu isn’t as huge as other fast food restaurants, but classic ice creams are still popular.

What about ice cream and chicken?

WIMPY DESSERT

If you’re going to Wimpy, you can choose from the variety of milkshakes and ice cream desserts – or go for something more decadent. Wimpy sells their waffles, with ice cream or cream, and then there’s the Kit-Kat cake for R56.90.

However, don’t forget that you can also try flapjacks (pancakes), or their triple choc cake. Yes, you can ask for sprinkles.

There’s also fruit salad if you’re after healthier, plant-based sugars!