Let me blow your mind: Nandos is in Canada.

And no, Brandon Huntley didn’t franchise it.

Shocking news, ey? I mean, Nandos must surely be as quintessentially South African as KFC, what with it’s Portuguese name, recipes and store decor. Nevertheless, the great chicken company in the sky is downright universal, making an appearance across five continents.

But the advertising is where it’s at with Nandos. The South African division made a splash with the odd sprinkling of narcotics references in their posters during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

But Nandos Canada take edgy advertising to a whole new level.

In fact it’s probably a level that requires a safe word.

Right.

That, of course, makes perfect sense for a brand promotion.

So…Apparently you could have taken a little spanking for a quarter chicken at Vancouver’s Pride Celebration.

The local Nandos ad execs might consider this kind of approach in the sleepy viniculture town of Stellenbosch, what with this kind of signage about:

S&M trou, ey? That may or may not have been an enjoyable service.

“I now pronounce you mistress and submissive.”

[Thanks, Deems!]