04 Nov 2025

"Investfood Acquires Macha to Expand Healthy Fast Casual Offerings in Italy"

"Investfood, a multibrand platform in the food retail sector, has acquired 100% of Macha, a pioneer in the fast casual healthy dining segment with 39 outlets. This acquisition brings Investfood's total direct outlets in Italy to 100, strengthening its market position and expanding its offerings. The move aligns with Investfood's strategy to anticipate consumption trends and meet the growing demand for healthy and sustainable dining options. Legal firms ADVANT Nctm and PedersoliGattai assisted in the transaction."

ADVANT Nctm and PedersoliGattai were the law firms involved in the transaction. ADVANT Nctm assisted Investfood, while PedersoliGattai provided legal support to Macha and its shareholders. Investfood, a multi-brand platform active in the food retail sector, acquired 100% of the share capital of Macha, an innovative and recognized company in the fast casual healthy segment, known as a pioneer of the "build-your-own" format. Macha currently operates 39 outlets in major shopping centers and travel retail spaces. With this acquisition, Investfood has reached a total of 100 direct outlets across Italy, further strengthening its position in the Italian market, diversifying its formats, and consolidating its presence in shopping centers. This strategic move aligns with Investfood's growth and diversification goals, aiming to anticipate new consumption trends and meet the increasing demand for healthy and sustainable dining options. The ADVANT Nctm team assisting Investfood included Michele Motta, partner, and Mario Prospero Bonferroni, managing associate, for corporate M&A matters; Giovanni dé Capitani di Vimercate, partner, and Roberta Ferrario, senior associate, for financing aspects; and Daniele Fumagalli, counsel, for labor-related matters. PedersoliGattai's team supporting Macha and its shareholders comprised Alessandro Dolce, partner; Nicola Petito, senior associate; and Ilaria Vizzardi, associate, for corporate M&A matters, as well as Umberto Villa, senior associate, for labor-related aspects.
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