Daluxolo Gladwin Mbadu spent years working in a top-tier restaurant franchise before launching Dee’s Grill to Chill. A local fast-food spot serving crowd favourites like Kotas and Vetkoeks. The business took off quickly, but the kitchen couldn’t keep up with the growing demand.
Despite a loyal customer base, Daluxolo lacked the equipment needed to serve more orders at speed. Quality started slipping, and customers were waiting longer than they should. He needed a way to grow without compromising what made his food great.
That’s when Daluxolo came to Mutualism. We structured asset-backed funding that allowed him to upgrade his kitchen, without putting his personal belongings on the line.
With better equipment, he could:
The impact was immediate. So much so that Daluxolo came back for a second round of funding. This time to open an internet café next door, expanding his business and supporting digital access in his community.
Today, Dee’s Grill to Chill is a trusted local business and a community space.
