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One group.
One idea.
One team.

Thanks to our deep understanding and know how of the gastronomy, we are a strong partner for all those who are looking for a reliable collaborator, supporter or developer in the concept gastronomy sector.

Experience is our key to success.

Because we ourselves have been successfully operating in the restaurant industry for years, we know all the ups and downs. From food concepts to business takeovers to franchise systems. We know what the market is all about. That's why we act as a trusted partner, offering advice and support to ambitious gastronomers with promising concepts in order to successfully position themselves in the market. Together, we actively shape the restaurant market – for the benefit of our guests, employees, landlords, and suppliers.

We are on an expansion course.

For long-term success, we rely on young, highly attractive brands, digitalization in all areas, and the high qualifications of our employees. Our expansive approach, our enthusiasm, and our tireless commitment are our strength.

Your partner in gastronomy.

We are the strong partner for everyone seeking a reliable collaborator, supporter, or developer. Thanks to our deep understanding of the specific gastronomy industry, we can offer you everything you need to achieve your business goals and unlock the potential of new approaches.

Gastronomers with a mission

Good concepts and strong founders can conquer the market with our help. As a trusted partner, we support modern gastronomers with advice and support to launch new concepts, help overcome size and capital barriers, and ensure equal opportunities in a highly competitive market.

How can we help you?

Every day, people all over the world come up with new ideas and concepts to change, improve, or even revolutionize the restaurant industry. The problem is usually quickly identified: no money. Too little know-how. No one to endorse their actions.

That's why we at Gustoso are at the forefront when it comes to further developing the market
and raise the standards and quality of the industry.

Good concepts and strong founders can conquer the market with our help.

Support with competence.

Practical.

From practice, for practice – that's what sets us apart from most venture capital firms. We don't just finance concepts we believe in; we strive to find the best solution together with entrepreneurs.

We don’t just advise, we know what we’re talking about.

We run many more of our own businesses and act as a trusted partner to support modern gastronomers with advice and assistance.

We work together with you.

We have learned from the scratch the comprehensive gastronomy knowledge with which we now support our partners in placing new concepts on the market.

Established in the market.

We also accompany you through the challenging phases of growth and help you overcome size and capital hurdles in a highly competitive market.

Our brands also speak for us here.

Strong growth and success.

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Brands

6

The Gustoso Group includes Cotidiano, t' Zusje, Ciao Bella, 60 seconds to napoli, Ruff's Burger and Burgermeister Switzerland.

Restaurants

170

We are represented in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Netherlands. Every year, we add many more restaurants in the best locations.

Franchise partner

100

We now have more than 100 franchise partners and are always looking for more. If you would like to become a franchise partner, click here .

Total employees

1000

Gustoso and their restaurants now employ over 1,000 people combined! 1,000 people who form a fantastic team.

Modern neighborhood restaurant with a wide selection of fresh, homemade dishes that cater to all dietary requirements.

A place for you – morning, noon, evening

Lots of passion, fresh, high-quality ingredients and an extra portion of love – the best dishes della mamma in the Cucina Italiana.

The favorite Italian restaurant next door

Passion for handmade burgers made from the best ingredients, juicy and fresh from the grill.

Handmade. Tasty. Burgers. Love

We make masterful, top-quality burgers using extremely high-quality, fresh Swiss products.

The master of burgers

In just 60 seconds in the oven and with the highest quality ingredients, the best Neapolitan pizza in town is created.

60 seconds. Highest quality. Italian ease.

Small, freshly prepared dishes in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere for an exceptional dining experience.

't Zusje. Burgundy tapas enjoyment.

Gustoso Group

Dr. Nico Engel

Managing Director

Nicole Lernhard

Director of Human Resources / Prokurist

Philipp Münster

Director of Finance / Prokurist

Sonja Rosenheimer

Director of Marketing

René Barth

Director of Construction

Cotidiano

Theodor Herrmann

Director of Operations / Prokurist

Ciao Bella

Navid Saidi

Founder & Managing Director

Otto's Burger

Daniela Amberger

Managing Director & COO

Alexander Kleinhans

Managing Director

Ruff's Burger

Alexander Kleinhans

Managing Director

Burgermeister Switzerland

Stefanie Langhans

Managing Director

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