Cafés Folliet has secured investment from Crédit Agricole, Bpifrance, and Garibaldi Participations to enhance its growth and sustainability initiatives.

Target Company Overview

Cafés Folliet is a century-old family-owned business based in Chambéry, Savoie. Originally founded by the great-grandmother of the current leader, Mr. Bernard Folliet, in 1880, the company truly transformed into an operating and distribution entity in 1961 when brothers Jean and Georges Folliet, representing the third generation, established a roasting factory in Chambéry and organized a dedicated sales force to capitalize on the region's tourism boom.

Over the years, Cafés Folliet has diversified its offerings, providing a comprehensive range of products to professionals in the café, hotel, and restaurant sectors (CHR). The company has advanced its expertise in both hot and cold beverages, including tea, chocolate, and fruit juices. Recently, the company has expanded its portfolio to include breakfast items, which have become particularly sought after by hotel clients. Today, with a client base exceeding 18,000 and over 140 years of experience, Cafés Folliet stands as a key national partner supporting the CHR sector.

The group employs more than 250 individuals and g