Acif Resorte Inversiones Sells KFC Restaurants to Southern Restaurants Espaa
Deal News | Jun 02, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Acif Resorte Inversiones has divested its portfolio of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurants in an extensive sale to Southern Restaurants Espaa, the main franchisee for KFC in Spain. This transaction signals a strategic move by Southern Restaurants Espaa to consolidate its presence and operations in Spain's competitive restaurant sector. Additionally, Daniel Lamrani, previously the operating partner at Acif Resorte Inversiones, will join Southern Restaurants Espaa as Chief Operations Officer, marking a significant leadership shift. The legal maneuvering and advisory services for this sale were expertly handled by TKL Abogados, a law firm with considerable experience in transactional legal advice within the retail and franchising sectors, particularly focusing on restaurants. Their team, led by partners Eduardo Lucas and Almudena Ponce de Len, played a critical role in ensuring the transaction's legal structuring and execution were seamlessly managed.
Sectors
- Restaurant and Food Service
- Legal Services
Geography
- Spain – The transaction and companies involved, including Southern Restaurants Espaa and Acif Resorte Inversiones, are based or operating in Spain.
Industry
- Restaurant and Food Service – The transaction involves the sale of a chain of fast-food restaurants, specifically Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), which is part of the restaurant and food service industry.
- Legal Services – TKL Abogados provided legal advisory services for the transaction, highlighting the involvement of the legal services industry in facilitating M&A activities in the retail sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acif Resorte Inversiones | Target Company | Company | The company selling its portfolio of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurants. |
| Southern Restaurants Espaa | Buyer | Company | The main franchisee for KFC in Spain, acquiring all KFC restaurants from Acif Resorte Inversiones. |
| TKL Abogados | Legal Advisor | Company | The law firm advising Acif Resorte Inversiones on the legal aspects of the transaction. |
| Daniel Lamrani | Chief Operations Officer | Person | Former operating partner at Acif Resorte Inversiones, who will join Southern Restaurants Espaa as COO. |
| Eduardo Lucas | Partner | Person | A partner at TKL Abogados, leading the legal team for the transaction. |
| Almudena Ponce de Len | Partner | Person | A partner at TKL Abogados, leading the legal team for the transaction. |
| Marta Ocaa | Senior Lawyer | Person | A senior lawyer at TKL Abogados working on the transaction. |
| Mara Vila | Associate | Person | An associate at TKL Abogados working on the transaction. |