Il Fornaio Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1972

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 6,600

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt - PPP

  • Financing Rounds
  • 11

  • Investments
  • 1

Il Fornaio General Information

Description

Operator of a restaurant chain intended to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy. The company's restaurants offer handmade bread and rolls, pastries and other baked dishes as well as private dining services and pickup, delivery and full-service on-site or off-site catering services for weddings, corporate events and social gatherings.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 770 Tamalpais Drive
  • Suite 208
  • Corte Madera, CA 94925
  • United States
Primary Industry
Restaurants and Bars
Other Industries
Food Products
Corporate Office
  • 770 Tamalpais Drive
  • Suite 208
  • Corte Madera, CA 94925
  • United States

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Il Fornaio Valuation & Funding

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Post-Val Status Debt

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Il Fornaio Comparisons

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Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a restaurant chain intended to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Ital
Restaurants and Bars
Corte Madera, CA
6,600 As of 2001

Cerritos, CA
 

Santa Cruz, CA
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Il Fornaio Competitors (3)

One of Il Fornaio’s 3 competitors is Romano's Macaroni Grill, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Cerritos, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Romano's Macaroni Grill Private Equity-Backed Cerritos, CA
Cafe Mare Private Debt Financed Santa Cruz, CA
Sergios Restaurant Corporation Chatsworth, CA
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Il Fornaio Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Il Fornaio Investments (1)

Il Fornaio’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Corner Bakery Cafe. The deal was made on 02-Feb-2006.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Corner Bakery Cafe 02-Feb-2006 Buyout/LBO Restaurants and Bars
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Il Fornaio Exits (1)

Il Fornaio’s most recent exit was on 02-Feb-2006 from Corner Bakery Cafe. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Corner Bakery Cafe 02-Feb-2006 Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Il Fornaio FAQs

  • When was Il Fornaio founded?

    Il Fornaio was founded in 1972.

  • Where is Il Fornaio headquartered?

    Il Fornaio is headquartered in Corte Madera, CA.

  • What is the size of Il Fornaio?

    Il Fornaio has 6,600 total employees.

  • What industry is Il Fornaio in?

    Il Fornaio’s primary industry is Restaurants and Bars.

  • Is Il Fornaio a private or public company?

    Il Fornaio is a Private company.

  • What is Il Fornaio’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Il Fornaio is .

  • How much funding has Il Fornaio raised over time?

    Il Fornaio has raised $150M.

  • Who are Il Fornaio’s investors?

    Aryzta, Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Company, InterWest Partners, Roark Capital Group, and aPriori Capital Partners have invested in Il Fornaio.

  • Who are Il Fornaio’s competitors?

    Romano's Macaroni Grill, Cafe Mare, and Sergios Restaurant are competitors of Il Fornaio.

  • When was Il Fornaio acquired?

    Il Fornaio was acquired on 23-Jun-2020.

  • Who acquired Il Fornaio?

    Il Fornaio was acquired by Create Restaurants Holdings.

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