Rossopomodoro sells a significant minority stake to Spoon Brands
Rossopomodoro sells a significant minority stake to Spoon Brands
Transaction
Overview
Spayne Lindsay & Co. is delighted to announce that we have advised Rossopomodoro, the largest Italian chain of Neapolitan pizzerias globally and portfolio company of OpCapita, on the sale of a significant minority stake to Spoon Brands, a dynamic food retail platform in Italy.
Founded in Naples in 1998, Rossopomodoro is the globalambassador of authentic Neapolitan pizza and has grown to over 100 locationsacross 10 countries. Each pizza is handcrafted by pizzaioli and chefs trainedin the Neapolitan tradition, using top-quality ingredients from selectedproducers. The menu also includes traditional Italian pasta and appetizers,offering a complete taste experience.
Since 2018 OpCapita, a Europeaninvestment firm based in London specialized in the consumer and retail sectors,has been the majority shareholder of Rossopomodoro and, in partnership with themanagement, has supported its turnaround and expansion, accompanying the brandin strengthening its presence in Italy and in international development.
This operation strengthens Spoon Brands’ vision ofinvesting in excellent Italian brands, supporting their growth with a long-termstrategic approach. After KFC – Kentucky Fried Chicken, global leader in friedchicken, Milos Greek Food, the first Greek street food chain in Italy, andAntica Focacceria San Francesco, a historic Sicilian street food brand, SpoonBrands adds another icon of Made in Italy to its portfolio.
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