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05/2022

PIZZERÍAS CARLOS

Acquired by

DEA CAPITAL

Spain Hospitality & Leisure / Hospitality / Restaurants / Chains REV 25M - 50M EUR

Context

DeA Capital Alternative Funds, through its specialized food and beverage vehicle Taste of Italy 2, acquired a majority stake in the Spanish fast-casual restaurant chain, Pizzerías Carlos. This strategic investment is designed to provide the capital and support necessary to accelerate the company's ambitious expansion plans across the Iberian Peninsula, specifically targeting growth in Spain and Portugal. The transaction was reportedly initiated after the company's founders received multiple unsolicited offers, prompting them to engage financial advisors to explore strategic partnerships. The existing management team, led by co-founders Francesc Ros and Xavier Crespo, will continue to lead the company's day-to-day operations and strategy implementation. They will also retain a significant minority shareholding, ensuring continuity and alignment of interests. The deal represents a significant vote of confidence in Pizzerías Carlos's business model, which has demonstrated robust growth and resilience, particularly its highly effective in-house delivery service that proved successful during challenging market conditions. The acquisition marks the second Spanish investment for the Taste of Italy 2 fund, underscoring its focus on high-potential companies within the region's food and beverage sector. Financial backing for the future business plan is also being provided by Tresmares Capital.

PIZZERÍAS CARLOS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.4x).

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Target

Pizzerías Carlos is a Spanish restaurant chain specializing in American-style pizzas for both home delivery and in-store dining. The company's operational model is vertically integrated to ensure quality control and a consistent customer experience. A central kitchen located in Madrid is responsible for producing pizza bases and other core ingredients, which are then distributed to its network of restaurants. This network includes both company-owned and franchised locations, primarily situated in high-density, middle-class residential areas. Beyond its core pizza offerings, the menu includes a variety of appetizers, pastas, and salads. A key component of its strategy is the control of its last-mile logistics; each store operates its own fleet of delivery motorbikes, allowing the company to manage the entire delivery process without heavy reliance on third-party aggregators for fulfillment. The physical stores also serve as marketing assets, offering table service and aiming to become the preferred neighborhood brand for pizza delivery. As of early 2022, the chain operated 72 locations throughout Spain, including major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, as well as several other provinces, employing over 1,800 people.

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Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: pizzerías carlos

Acquirer: dea capital