MEZZO DI PASTA

MEZZO DI PASTA is the leading fresh pasta fast food brand.

From 2002 to 2008 MEZZO DI PASTA built a fast food network around Italian recipes, fresh pasta, sauces, stuffed pasta, foccacias, ciabattas, salads and pastries. Total sales reached €45m in 2011 with 128 restaurants, of which a majority of franchised restaurants. The company had an average annual growth rate of +67% until 2010.

ARTS ET BIENS invested in 2008 and 2010 through equity and debt in order to finance the company’s growth.

MEZZO DI PASTA was sold to BRIDGEPOINT DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL in 2011.

“The entry of ARTS ET BIENS in the company came out of my “loneliness” as a business owner. Their financial support helped me to accelerate the growth of my business. ARTS ET BIENS especially knew how to support me in the implementation of a defined strategy. Neither too far, nor too close, they always pushed me to my best. They helped me to improve my decision-making processes and to carry out precious meetings to develop my business. Finally, they always knew how to be by my side, solid and reassuring” Emmanuel GUTH – MEZZO DI PASTA Chairman