O'Tacos has been acquired by Kharis Capital
The founders of O'Tacos have sold a majority stake in the company to Kharis Capital. Financial details have not been disclosed.
O'Tacos is a French fast food chain founded in 2007. It is based on a single-product concept, inspired on the Mexican classic tacos with a French touch. O'Tacos had 140 operating restaurants at the end of 2017, with 80 new openings planned for 2018, most of which are franchised and located in France. Sales are approximately US$138 million in 2017.
Kharis Capital builds direct investment partnerships backed by and dedicated to family offices, focused on making long term investments ranging from US$115-290 million, on a deal-by-deal basis. Kharis Capital has strong expertise in the fast food sector, operating the Master Franchise for Burger King in Belgium, Poland and Italy as well as the Quick restaurants in Belgium.
Oaklins' team in France advised the sellers in this transaction.


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