Large Family Office Investor co-invests in acquisition of Alice Pizza, Italy's leading fast casual pizza chain

A Large Family Office Investor has participated as co-investor in the acquisition of Alice Pizza S.p.A., the leading Italian fast casual pizza chain. The transaction involves the acquisition of 100% of Alice Pizza by lead sponsors Capdesia Group, a European investor specialising in the foodservice sector, and Quadrivio & Pambianco, through Made in Italy Fund II, alongside other co-investors. Closing is expected by early September 2026.

Founded in Rome in 1989, Alice Pizza is today Italy's largest fast casual pizza chain, with a network of over 230 outlets in Italy and abroad. The transaction aims to support the group's next phase of growth, further strengthening its development both in the Italian market and internationally.

The Large Family Office Investor was assisted by Gianni & Origoni for corporate/M&A and banking & finance matters, including the review of documentation relating to the investment, governance and financial aspects of the transaction. The team comprised Partner Andrea Aiello and Senior Associate Vincenzo Gallè for corporate/M&A matters, Counsel Elena Cirillo for financial markets matters, and Partner Piergiorgio Picardi, supported by Associate Guido Manfredonia, for banking & finance matters.

Image: ©Alice Pizza S.p.A.