Who owns Rossopomodoro?

Rossopomodoro has been 100% owned by OPCAPITA since March 2018.

At what enterprise value was Rossopomodoro acquired in 2018?

During the acquisition of Rossopomodoro by OPCAPITA in 2018, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 150M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of Rossopomodoro when it was acquired by OPCAPITA?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for Rossopomodoro is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was Rossopomodoro acquired by OPCAPITA?

Rossopomodoro was acquired by OPCAPITA in 2018.

What was the revenue of Rossopomodoro at the time of the deal?

The revenue of Rossopomodoro at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of Rossopomodoro during the acquisition?

Rossopomodoro's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the Rossopomodoro acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026 is 11.2x.

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03/2018

Rossopomodoro acquired by OPCAPITA

ITALY Hospitality & Leisure / Hospitality / Restaurants / Chains EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

UK private equity firm OpCapita completed the majority buyout of Sebeto Group S.p.A., marking the sponsor’s inaugural platform investment in Italy. The transaction marks the full exit of Change Capital Partners, which had held a 70% majority stake since 2011 following a competitive auction process initiated in late 2017. Founders Franco Manna and Pippo Montella executed a significant equity rollover, retaining a combined 20% minority stake in the new holding structure alongside OpCapita. For the 2017 fiscal year, the casual dining platform reported consolidated revenue of and an adjusted EBITDA of . In conjunction with the transaction, OpCapita instituted a new governance structure and executive leadership team to accelerate international expansion and operational standardisation across core restaurant concepts, including Rossopomodoro. Former Benetton CEO Marco Airoldi was named Executive Vice President, and Roberto Colombo (formerly of Autogrill) was appointed Chief Executive Officer. OpCapita Operating Partner Stephen Alexander and Managing Director Joshua Spoerri joined the board of directors. Founder Franco Manna transitioned to Chairman, with Pippo Montella overseeing strategic procurement and supplier relations. On the sell-side, Change Capital Partners was advised by Rothschild & Co, with a deal team comprising Irving Bellotti, Edward Duckett, Stefano Siccità, and Giovanni Chiarugi. Legal counsel to Change Capital was provided by Legance, while management was represented by Studio Ambrosino-Pecora. On the buy-side, OpCapita was advised by financial adviser Lazard, with Chiomenti acting as legal and tax counsel.

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Target

Founded in 1998 in Naples, Rossopomodoro operates a network of Neapolitan pizzeria restaurants that combines franchised and company‑managed outlets. The concept centres on authentic Neapolitan pizza prepared by trained pizzaioli, complemented by a limited range of pasta and appetizers, and relies on high‑quality raw materials sourced from Italian and Campania suppliers. The chain serves both casual‑dining guests and quick‑service customers, positioning itself as an authentic Italian food experience for consumers seeking traditional pizza in urban and tourism‑driven locations. Expansion has been pursued through new openings in flagship venues and through a partnership model that leverages local operators to replicate the brand’s standards abroad. Rossopomodoro’s business model generates revenue primarily from restaurant sales and franchise fees, while maintaining strict control over product quality and brand image across its international footprint.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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