The sale of a well -known Portuguese chain of bakery and cafeteria to the Spanish group Rodilla was approved by the competition authority, which considered that the operation does not raise significant concerns in the Portuguese market.
According to the competition authority, the board of directors decided on 25 June 2025 not to oppose the concentration operation, after concluding that the business does not represent a threat to effective competition in the national territory.
According to the same source, the decision was taken under article 50 of the Competition Law, after analyzing the impacts that the acquisition may have in the various segments where the company acts, such as coffee shops, pastries and bread manufacture.
Competition authority gives green light
The business involves the passage of total control from the Portuguese chain to DAMM Restaución, which holds several restoration brands in Spain, including Rodilla, Hamburgue Nostra, Cow Nostra, Café de Indias and Jamaica.
According to the competition authority, no barriers were identified relevant to the competition, neither at the national nor regional level, so the operation was not subject to any conditions.
This approval arises after a phase 1 analysis, considered sufficient to validate the business, since there were no risks of market domination in any of the areas where the Portuguese company is implemented.
Growth Plan maintained
According to a statement quoted by SIC Notícias, the Spanish group intends to maintain the Portuguese identity of the brand acquired, reinforcing its position in the domestic market and betting on future international expansion.
The Rodilla Group says it will ensure a careful transition phase, with attention to daily teams and operations, keeping the two factories of the brand in Lisbon and Porto.
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International expansion
The Spanish group, which has about 300 establishments and has been acting in markets such as the United States, with a presence in Miami since 2019, now enters Portugal with this acquisition.
This is the second international operation of the Rodilla Group, which will thus integrate in its portfolio a brand with a strong presence in the urban bakery and cafeteria sector in Portugal.
The integration will be done in a phase and it is expected that Portuguese management will remain involved in the initial phase, facilitating the adaptation process and ensuring stability in operations.
Chain with 15 years of history
The Portuguese company now sold was founded 15 years ago by Nuno Carvalho and has 84 stores spread mainly through Greater Lisbon and Greater Porto, employing about 1,000 people.
According to, the chain stands out for the combination of traditional recipes and a modern approach to urban consumption, with proximity stores and own manufacture.
In 2024, the company’s turnover was around 44 million euros, which contributed to attract the interest of the Spanish group, which sees in this operation an opportunity for growth and diversification.
With this decision of the competition authority, the path is open to the completion of the business, and now the implementation of the following phases of the Integration Plan.
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