Lagardère Travel Retail closes Marché acquisition and strengthens foodservice network

Lagardère Travel Retail takes over the restaurant network of Marché in six countries: Germany, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Singapore

Lagardère Travel Retail has announced the closing of the acquisition of Marché International, the global catering company.

Announced on November 16, this acquisition is aligned with Lagardère Travel Retail’s ambition to strengthen its network of Foodservice operations and confirms its long-standing strategic ambition to grow across all segments of activities in travel retail and dining to holistically cover landlord and traveler needs. It also reinforces its portfolio of internal brands, Marché being a long-standing and highly recognized brand globally.

As a result of the transaction, Lagardère Travel Retail takes over the restaurant network of Marché in six countries: Germany, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Singapore.

Marché is a well-established international food services provider which operates in travel and leisure locations including airports, railway and motorway stations, zoos and downtown malls. The company’s diverse portfolio of brands and concepts most notably includes the much-appreciated “Marché” brand, Palavrion, Cindy’s diner and the White Monkey, and covers the full range of customer needs and budgets.