» Overview | History | Support | Steps to Owning a Cattle Baron | Associated Companies | Legal |     Financial | Franchisor's Obligations | Directors & Teams | Opportunities | Application Form PATIN TRADING Pty Ltd Patin Trading was established as an Associated Company in May 2006 with Ronnie Dick (Director) and Carlo du Plessis (Managing Director). Their mission? To establish highly successful Cattle Baron Franchised outlets throughout Gauteng which manage and operate their businesses so as to produce superior quality products and exceed customer expectations in a highly competitive market. Carlo du Plessis first joined the Cattle Baron Group as the first licensed franchisee in 1996. He and his partners own and operate two original and highly successful franchised stores - namely, the Cattle Baron Steak Ranches in Tokai and Table View. Carlo's vision for Patin is to select only exceptional sites and highly competent Franchisees so as to ensure a successful expansion programme which intends opening three new Gauteng Cattle Baron outlets per year. R & R GRILLS cc R and R Grills was incepted in 2004 through a relationship between Ronnie Dick (Cattle Baron CEO) and Ryan Richens. Ryan had joined the Cattle Baron Group 6 years previously as a Kitchen Manager for the Cattle Baron Durbanville and had speedily ascended in rank to the position of Head Chef. Thereafter, Ronnie and Ryan originated the concept of a Cattle Baron Grill House and opened their first Grill House in Newlands, Cape Town. The partnership and concept was an immediate success, with the Cattle Baron Grill House in Newlands winning National Steakhouse of the Year in 2002. Public demand indicated the need for such a "refined" Cattle Baron concept in the Northern Suburbs and so another successful Cattle Baron Grill House was opened in the Tyger Waterfront in 2004. With two successful and well- supported Grill Houses underway, it seemed the natural progression to commence with a National Franchise roll out for the Cattle Baron Grill House concept. Thereafter, the international market beckons....