- CEO
- António Carlos Vaz Pinto De Sousa
- Full Time Employees
- 8,114
- Sector
- Consumer services
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Address
- Peninsula Building Porto PO Portugal 4150-146
- IPO Date
- Nov 27, 1997
- Business
- Ibersol, S.G.P.S., S.A. is a Portugal-based company primarily engaged in the operation and management of fast-food and casual dining restaurant chains across the Iberian Peninsula, including Portugal and Spain, as well as in Portuguese-speaking countries such as Angola. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, the company operates both franchised units under major international brands and proprietary brands. Its core products and services include operating restaurants for key brands such as Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Taco Bell, Pizza Movil, Bocatta, and Pret A Manger, alongside managing travel concessions at airports and transport hubs.
The company’s business model focuses on a broad portfolio of restaurant chains segmented by fast-food, casual dining, and coffee-to-go services, delivered through various sales channels including dine-in, delivery, online platforms, self-order kiosks, and mobile apps. Ibersol also engages in travel-related food service concessions, with a notable presence in major Spanish airports and Portuguese travel locations. The geographic operations include Portugal, Spain, and Angola, with a strategy of multi-brand expansion and strong market penetration across these regions.
Recent major company changes include the divestiture of 158 Burger King restaurants in Portugal and Spain to Restaurant Brands Iberia (RBI) in a €260 million transaction completed in 2025, allowing Ibersol to focus on other strategic brands. The group has also continued an aggressive expansion and refurbishment strategy for its existing brands, with openings of new KFC and Taco Bell units and revitalization of Pizza Hut locations. It launched new concepts and menu innovations, such as the "Smash Burgers" under the Ribs brand in Spain and introduced Pret A Manger to Portugal via a franchise partnership. Furthermore, Ibersol undertook a €40 million share capital increase in 2024 to finance growth and maintain investment momentum, alongside ongoing share buyback programs aimed at optimizing capital structure.
Ibersol is a subsidiary of ATPS - SGPS, S.A., operating primarily in the accommodation and food service industry and positioning itself as a key player in modern catering and organized food service on the Iberian Peninsula and Lusophone countries. Its operational focus remains on innovation, sustainability, and omnichannel customer experiences across its multi-brand restaurant network. The company’s strategic initiatives reflect continued growth, market adaptation, and portfolio optimization to consolidate its leadership in its core markets.