LES BURGERS DE PAPA acquired by BCHEF
Context
Bchef acquired its direct competitor "Les Burgers de Papa" to create a group with EUR40M in revenue and 70 restaurants. The transaction was funded by Bchef's previous fundraising with Elevation Capital Partners and senior bank debt. The founder of Les Burgers de Papa, Yves Hecker, exits the business. Both brands will maintain their distinct identities.
LES BURGERS DE PAPA, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).
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Target
A French "Gourmet Burger" chain known for its humorous branding and high-quality local ingredients. The network consists of several dozen restaurants across France, operating through both owned and franchised models, with a strong focus on the "Fast Casual" segment.
Ent. Value
€5–25M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
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EV / EBITDA
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EV / EBIT
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Historical Financials (EUR)
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REFERENCES
Revenue range: €5–25M
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Acquirer: bchef