About Us

We are one of the largest food service platforms in the country, with operations also in the United States

With over 550 locations in Brazil and the U.S., we specialize in food services. At Grupo IMC, our customers are at the center of everything we do, which is why we are committed to excellence and the quality of the products and services we offer. To achieve this, we rely on a diverse team: more than 12,000 people who get hands-on, take ownership, and make our business happen every day. Our portfolio in Brazil includes well-known names such as the Frango Assado chain, Viena and Batata Inglesa restaurants, the Brunella bakery chain, RA Catering, focused on onboard services, as well as being the representative of the Pizza Hut brand in the country and holding a stake in KFC, also nationwide. In the U.S., we operate the Margaritaville restaurant chain.

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Our History

Rancho São Cristovão

Mr. José and Mrs. Rosa Mamprin open the modest Rancho São Cristovão in Louveira (SP), which later became the first restaurant of the Frango Assado chain in the interior of São Paulo, located on the Anhanguera highway.

Viena

Artur and Roberto Bielawski open the first unit of the Viena restaurant chain, a small fast and affordable food business at Conjunto Nacional on Avenida Paulista, São Paulo.

Margaritaville

Jimmy Buffett opens the first restaurant inspired by his hit song in Key West, South Florida (USA).

Pizza Hut Brasil

Founded in 1958 in the USA, the world’s largest pizza chain arrives in Brazil, opening its first store in Santo André (SP).

Company Launch

IMC Group is formed by Advent International, a global private equity firm operating since 1965. In the same year, IMC begins food service operations in airports in the Dominican Republic.

RA Catering

IMC makes its first acquisition in Brazil, purchasing RA Catering, a leader in food retail concessions and airline catering services.

Viena and Frango Assado

Two major acquisitions in IMC’s history in Brazil: the company acquires Viena, one of the largest restaurant chains in Brazil, and Frango Assado, a major operator of highway service plazas in São Paulo. That same year, IMC begins operations at the International Airport of Puerto Rico.

IPO

In March 2011, IMC completes its IPO, with shares traded on the Novo Mercado segment of the former BM&FBOVESPA (now B3). That same year, IMC starts operations in airports in Colombia and Panama. Also in 2011, the KFC brand enters Brazilian shopping malls, strengthening its presence in the country.

Latin America Expansion

IMC acquires J&C Delícias, a traditional restaurant chain in Colombia. It also signs an agreement to operate the Carl’s Jr. brand in Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. In the same year, IMC adds Batata Inglesa, a restaurant chain founded in Rio de Janeiro, to its portfolio.

Entry into the USA

IMC undergoes its first reorganization, and Advent Brazil takes over management. The company also begins operations in the USA by acquiring assets of the Margaritaville restaurant brand.

Exit from Mexico

IMC ends its operations in Mexico and increases its capital by R$ 328 million.

Sales in the Caribbean and Latin America

IMC ends operations in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, focusing its activities in Brazil, the USA, Colombia, and Panama.

Advent Brazil Sells Stake

Advent Brazil sells three-quarters of its stake in IMC, initiating its exit strategy from the shareholder base.

Pizza Hut and KFC in Brazil

After merging with MultiQSR, IMC begins operating the master franchise and units of KFC and Pizza Hut in Brazil. That same year, the company builds its Central Kitchen in Louveira (SP). Advent fully exits its stake in the company.

Faro Capital

Follow-on with a capital raise of R$374 million and the entry of Faro Capital as a new key shareholder.

Expansion

IMC restructures its management and resumes growth strategies for Frango Assado, KFC, and Pizza Hut in Brazil. In the USA, it focuses on Margaritaville. Faro and UV Capital become key shareholders.

New Identity

IMC launches a new visual identity. The company sells the master franchise and units of Carl’s Jr. in Panama and completes the sale of operations at Tocumén International Airport. Frango Assado celebrates its 70th anniversary and undergoes a brand repositioning.

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