Alain Afflelou
is a leading franchisor of over 800 optical retail stores in France and Spain, operating under two brands – Alain Afflelou, its core offering, and Plurielles d’Afflelou, its ‘all-inclusive’ concept.Investment overview
| Sector | Location | Acquired | Deal size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | France | 2006 | €500m |
Bridgepoint was able to acquire a controlling stake in the quoted optical retailer when its founder sought to plan his succession and secure the future development of the group. The firm was particularly attracted by Alain Afflelou's ability to roll out the concept via greenfield start-ups and acquisition of independent opticians and its impressive track record of successful commercial and marketing innovations. To learn more about the company, visit www.alainafflelou.com