Gondola Holdings
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Gondola Holdings - overview
Established
2003
Location
London, England, UK
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Gondola Holdings operates a variety of casual dining restaurants, prominently featuring brands like PizzaExpress and Zizzi, known for their diverse culinary offerings that cater to family and casual diners seeking quality dining experiences. Gondola Holdings, founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, UK, focuses on the casual dining sector by managing several well-known restaurant brands. The company underwent a significant change in ownership in December 2014 when Bridgepoint acquired its ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants for GBP 250 million. The firm has successfully completed 4 deals to date, raising a total of GBP 250 million in funding, with the latest funding round being a Secondary Buyout.
Gondola Holdings' primary offerings encompass a range of casual dining experiences through well-known brands such as PizzaExpress, Zizzi, ASK Italian, and Byron. These establishments serve various cuisines, including pizza, Italian dishes, and gourmet burgers. The company emphasizes a high-quality dining experience, using fresh ingredients and unique recipes to appeal to families and casual diners, primarily in the UK and Ireland, while also expanding across 14 international territories. In its most recent fiscal year 2014, Gondola Holdings generated revenue of GBP 997,461,915.
50, with an EBITDA of GBP 299,092,200. The company earns revenue through direct-to-consumer transactions at its restaurants, where patrons pay for meals at the point of service. The independent operation of each restaurant allows for localized pricing strategies that align with market conditions and customer expectations. Gondola Holdings plans to utilize the recent investment of GBP 250 million from Bridgepoint to maintain its trading momentum and expand its footprint in the UK.
The company is focused on enhancing its restaurant offerings and may introduce new products to meet evolving customer preferences. By leveraging this funding, Gondola aims to strengthen its market presence and develop strategies that boost sales and customer engagement.
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Restaurants & Nightlife
Website
www.gondolaholdings.com
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Gondola Holdings - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jul 01, 2007 | Jun 29, 2008 | Jun 28, 2009 | Jun 27, 2010 | Jun 26, 2011 | Jul 01, 2012 | Jun 30, 2013 | Jun 29, 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 228,500,000 | 461,700,000 | 509,300,000 | 545,000,000 | 569,500,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 102.1% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 4.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 43,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 102,500,000 | 108,500,000 | 109,800,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 13,600,000 | 44,000,000 | 45,500,000 | 50,300,000 | 47,400,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 6.0% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% | 8.3% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 18.8% | 21.7% | 20.1% | 19.9% | 19.3% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (33,100,000) | (56,700,000) | (55,000,000) | (53,800,000) | (41,200,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (14.5%) | (12.3%) | (10.8%) | (9.9%) | (7.2%) | - | - | - |
Gondola Holdings - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Gondola Holdings | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Gondola Holdings | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Byron Burgers UK | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Paramount Restaurants Ltd | - |
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Gondola Holdings - employee data
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