Established Portuguese Hospitality Brand With Global Expansion Potential For Sale

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Location:

The brand operates in some of Portugal’s most attractive commercial and tourist markets, with presence in Lisbon, Cascais and Porto. Locations include prime areas such as Chiado, Avenida da Liberdade and Parque das Nações, combining strong local demand with significant international tourism.

Premises Details:

Seventh currently has 4 company-owned restaurants, 1 operating franchise and 2 additional franchise locations in development. The restaurants have been designed around a modern, recognizable brand concept that can be adapted to different property sizes and urban locations. The operating model supports breakfast, brunch, coffee and casual dining across multiple dayparts.

Business Operation

Management type:

This business has absentee ownership.

Expansion Potential:

Significant expansion potential exists both in Portugal and internationally. The franchise model has already been validated, with 1 franchise operating and 2 additional franchise locations currently in development.
The Seventh brand is protected in strategic international markets, including the European Union, United Kingdom, United States and Brazil, providing a strong foundation for future growth.
Expansion can be achieved through additional franchises, master franchise agreements and territorial development partnerships, allowing the brand to enter new markets with limited capital requirements from the parent company. Major European cities, tourist destinations and international markets represent substantial long-term growth opportunities.

Competition / Market:

The Portuguese hospitality market is competitive, particularly in Lisbon and other tourist destinations. Seventh differentiates itself through a strong brand identity, diversified all-day offering, established operating know-how and a scalable franchise model. The combination of company-owned and franchised locations also demonstrates that the concept can be operated successfully by third parties.

Reasons for selling:

The founder is seeking a strategic investor or acquirer capable of accelerating Seventh’s next stage of growth, particularly its international franchise expansion.

The business is profitable, fully operational and managed by an established team. The sale is not driven by financial distress or operational difficulties.

The founder has other business interests and believes Seventh has reached a stage where a larger hospitality, investment or franchise group could accelerate its international development.

Depending on the transaction structure, the founder is open to supporting the transition and may also consider retaining a minority equity participation or strategic advisory role.

Trading hours:

Open 7 days a week. Operating hours vary by location, with most units serving breakfast, brunch and casual dining throughout the day, and selected locations extending service into the evening.

Employees:

22

Years established:

5 years — founded in 2021

Other Information

Support & training:

The business is fully operational and does not depend on the founder’s daily presence. An experienced management team oversees operations, administration, HR, purchasing, kitchen and customer service.

Eduardo Volpato is the founder and strategic developer of Seventh. An experienced Italian-Brazilian entrepreneur, he has built businesses in Brazil and Portugal and has led Seventh’s brand development, expansion and franchise strategy.

The founder is available to provide a comprehensive transition period, including operational know-how, brand strategy, franchise development, supplier relationships and expansion support.

Depending on the transaction structure, the founder may also remain involved as a strategic advisor and/or retain a minority equity participation, ensuring continuity and alignment during the company’s next stage of national and international growth.

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Relocatable:

This business can be relocated