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Starfoods is a Portuguese multi-brand restaurant group operating in the modern food service segment, with a diversified portfolio of concepts designed to address different consumer occasions and dining preferences. Headquartered in Lisbon, the company has established itself as one of the key players in Portugal’s casual and quick-service dining sector, combining strong brand equity with an efficient and scalable operating model.The group manages a portfolio of well-known restaurant brands, including Companhia, Loja das Sopas, Selfish, Basilico, Bifanas de Vendas Novas, Twist Smash Burgers, and the well-known Italian-based I Love Poke, each with a distinct positioning while benefiting from the operational scale and expertise of the group platform.Starfoods operates primarily in high-footfall locations such as shopping centres and urban retail streets, combining company-owned restaurants with a growing network of franchised units. This hybrid model allows the group to maintain strong brand control while accelerating expansion through partnerships with local entrepreneurs and investors.Starfoods operates through an integrated business platform designed to support multi-brand growth and operational efficiency.At the core of the group’s model is a centralised management structure, responsible for areas such as product innovation, procurement, brand development, marketing and operational standards. This structure ensures consistency across the network while enabling the rapid rollout of new units and concepts.Restaurants are typically located in shopping centres, transport hubs and prime urban areas, ensuring strong daily traffic and consistent demand. The group combines company-owned units, which serve as operational benchmarks and innovation laboratories, with franchised locations, which enable rapid geographic expansion with lower capital intensity.The combination of brand strength, operational know-how and centralised support provides a highly scalable platform that can be replicated across different markets.Franchising plays a central role in the Starfoods growth strategy. The group offers investors and entrepreneurs the opportunity to operate proven restaurant concepts supported by established brands and a robust operating framework.