- CEO
- Paolo Roverato
- Full Time Employees
- 31,155
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Address
- Centro Direzionale Milanofiori Rozzano MI Italy 20089
- IPO Date
- Aug 12, 2013
- Business
- Autogrill S.p.A. is a leading global provider of food and beverage and retail services primarily for travelers in transit locations such as airports, motorways, railway stations, and urban areas. Its core products and services include the operation and management of restaurants, cafes, bars, and retail outlets; development and franchising of branded food and beverage concepts such as Burger King and Starbucks; concessions for food services in travel hubs; and catering services under its HMSHost brand in North America. Autogrill's portfolio extends to various types of food offers and retail products across diverse geographic markets including Europe, North America, and parts of Asia and the Middle East.
Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Rozzano, Italy, Autogrill operates approximately 3,300 points of sale worldwide. The company serves a broad customer base composed of travelers, commuters, and transient consumers. It holds significant operations in over 30 countries, leveraging strategic partnerships with leading culinary brands and local operators. Subsidiaries include HMSHost International, which focuses on airport and travel location food services. Autogrill is a subsidiary of Schematrentaquattro S.p.A., with financial revenues reported at €4.46 billion as of 2022.
In recent corporate developments, as of November 1, 2023, Autogrill S.p.A. was merged into the company World Duty Free S.r.l., which simultaneously transformed into World Duty Free S.p.A., marking a significant reorganization aimed at integrating travel retail and food service businesses. Further, in 2023, Autogrill launched InHub, an innovation accelerator program aimed at enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and sustainability through collaboration with startups focusing on digitalization and sustainable practices in point-of-sale environments. Additionally, it expanded its geographic footprint with a new contract at Antalya Airport in Turkey through HMSHost International and announced plans to acquire a 61.5% stake in Carestel, Belgium’s leading food and beverage concession operator, further strengthening its presence in European travel retail.
Strategically, Autogrill maintains long-term partnerships with global brands such as Burger King and Starbucks, which enable it to tailor product offerings to local markets and expand its footprint in key regions. Its business segments focus on food and beverage concession services in high-traffic travel locations, supported by a broad retail offering and convenience services designed for travelers and commuters.
This comprehensive approach to travel-related catering and retail, coupled with recent innovations and strategic mergers, positions Autogrill as a dominant player in the global travel food and retail services industry.