Bob's

What Bob's does

Bob's Brasil, operating as CFK Comércio de Alimentos LTDA, is Brazil's first fast-food chain, founded in 1952 in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. The company operates a franchise-based distribution model with over 1,000 points of sale across all Brazilian state capitals, employing more than 10,000 direct collaborators (and supporting 20,000+ direct and indirect jobs across the network). Its core offering spans sandwiches (Big Bob, premium options like Bob's Costela Artesanal, chicken line, and veggie options), sides, desserts (notably Milk Shakes in multiple flavors including regional limited editions such as Milho and Taperebá), breakfast items, and a beverages platform launched as Bob's Refresh.

The digital ecosystem layers onto the physical franchise base and includes the proprietary Chama o Bob's mobile ordering app (available on iOS and Android via Keycloak-backed SSO with Facebook and Google login), the Bob's Fã loyalty program with CPF-anchored member coupons, and the Bob's Play collectible toy program executed through recurring partnerships with DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures, SEGA, Warner Bros, and Hello Kitty. The brand identity, including the Bob's name, logos, Bob's Fã, and Bob's Play marks, is registered intellectual property of CFK.

Revenue mechanics combine direct food and beverage sales through company-owned and franchise restaurants with franchise fees and ongoing royalties on the 1,000+ unit base, supplemented by third-party delivery partnerships and the proprietary app. Customer segments are split between Brazilian individual consumers (families with children attracted by collectibles, nostalgia-driven adults) and franchisee operators across the country. The company is privately held under the BFFC Group umbrella, with no disclosed institutional investment, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Bob's

Legal name

CFK COMÉRCIO DE ALIMENTOS LTDA

Website

https://bobs.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Bob's Brasil operates Brazil's first fast-food chain (founded 1952), running a 1,000+ store franchise network that sells burgers, sandwiches, fries, milkshakes, and beverages to Brazilian consumers across all state capitals, supplemented by the Chama o Bob's app, Bob's Fã loyalty, and Bob's Play collectibles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fast Food / Quick Service Restaurant

NAICS

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Burger QSR (THAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Concept / Global QSR Chains (Mixed Menus) (THAFAAAO)

Keywords

• Fast food chain
• Burger restaurants
• Franchise restaurants
• Quick service dining
• Milk shake desserts

Headquarters

HQ city

Botafogo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Direct sales of food and beverages to consumers through company-owned and franchise restaurants, delivery orders, and mobile app orders
2. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Revenue from franchise network including initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties from over 1,000 franchise locations across Brazil

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bob's operates Brazil's first fast-food franchise chain, founded in 1952 in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. The company sells hamburgers, sandwiches, chicken products, fries, milkshakes, desserts, beverages, and collectible toys through a network of more than 1,000 dine-in and takeaway restaurants, the proprietary 'Chama o Bob's' mobile app, the 'Bob's em Casa' home delivery website, and partnerships with third-party delivery platforms.

Product overview

Bob's is Brazil's first fast-food franchise chain, established in 1952 in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. The company operates over 1,000 points of sale nationwide and offers a comprehensive fast-food portfolio organized into five main product lines: Sanduíches (hamburgers and sandwiches including classics like Big Bob, premium options like Bob's Premium, chicken products like Chicken Filé, and veggie options like Big Bob Veggie), Acompanhamentos (sides like Chicken Tiras and Batata Palito), Sobremesas (desserts including Milk Shakes in multiple flavors, Bob's Max, Sundae, Big Cascão, Casquinha, and Top Açaí), Café da Manhã (breakfast items), and Bob's Refresh (beverages). The digital ecosystem includes the Chama o Bob's mobile app for delivery (available on Google Play and App Store), the Bob's Fã loyalty program with regional coupons, and the Bob's Play collectible toy program featuring entertainment brand partnerships. The company also operates a franchise system and supplier partnership program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bob's Play: Toys, collectibles, and promotional campaigns including licensed characters and themed products, typically offered as add-ons to meal combos.
• Bob's Fã
• Chama o Bob's
• Bob's em casa

Products and services

• Sanduíches (Hamburgers and Sandwiches) Core hamburger and sandwich range including Big Bob and Double Cheese classics, Bob's Premium options, Chicken Filé and Chicken Bacon varieties, Big Bob Veggie and Cheddar Veggie plant-based options, and Bob's Costela and Cheddar Australiano regional specialties, served to consumers across dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and mobile app channels.
• Sobremesas (Desserts and Milk Shakes) Dessert category featuring signature milk shakes (Crocante, Morango, Chocolate, Baunilha, Paçoca, Banana Caramelada, Amarula), Bob's Max, Sundae, Big Cascão, Casquinha, Top Açaí, and special seasonal flavors served to consumers across restaurants, delivery, and mobile app channels.
• Bob's Refresh Beverages Seasonal refreshment beverage line including Soda Americana de Maçã Verde com Fanta, Soda Italiana de Maçã Verde, Soda Italiana de Framboesa, and Pink Lemonade, designed as a year-round brand pillar evolving over time with new flavors and activations.
• Acompanhamentos (Side Dishes) Side dish category including Chicken Tiras and Batata Palito (French fries) and complementary items sold alongside main meals across restaurants, delivery, and mobile app channels.
• Saladas (Salads) Light salad options featuring fresh lettuce and tomato with various protein choices including chicken, beef (150g hamburger patty), and veggie (two 100% plant-based patties) for consumers seeking lighter fast-food alternatives.
• Café da Manhã (Breakfast) Breakfast menu category offered through Bob's restaurants, delivery, and mobile app, complementing the core fast-food offering for morning-daypart consumers.
• Bob's Play Collectibles Collectible toy program featuring limited-edition character collaborations with entertainment franchises (DreamWorks, Universal, Sonic, Hello Kitty, Friends), sold as add-ons (R$14.90 each) with combo meals to drive repeat family visits and create an entertainment ecosystem inside Bob's restaurants.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DreamWorks AnimationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2022Multi-year partnership bringing popular DreamWorks characters (Shrek, Gato de Botas, Madagascar, Trolls, Como Treinar Seu Dragão) to Bob's Play collectible campaigns, creating family entertainment experiences in restaurants
• DreamWorks Animation - Gabby's Magic HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Casa de Gabby: O Filme' campaign featuring exclusive collectible toys and special Milk Shake flavors for Children's Month
• SEGA - Sonic the HedgehogcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Sonic 35th Anniversary Bob's Play campaign with 6 exclusive collectible miniatures of Sonic characters
• Universal PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment for Jurassic World: Recomeço campaign with dinosaur collectibles and themed menu items
• Warner Bros - FriendsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimited-time collaboration featuring Friends TV series collectible miniatures and themed merchandise
• Friboi (JBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for premium rib (costela) hamburger products using Friboi's 1953 premium beef line with European cuts
• Cepan BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive bread supplier for Costela Artesanal sandwich, developed specially for Bob's by award-winning São Paulo bakery

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McDonald's (Arcos Dorados - Brazil): Largest QSR chain in Brazil operated by Arcos Dorados; competes directly with Bob's in burgers, chicken and beverages with substantially larger scale and marketing budget.
• Burger King (Zamp - Brazil): Major international burger QSR with significant Brazilian footprint; directly comparable to Bob's on core menu, target customer and counter-service format.
• Habib's: Brazilian-origin fast-food chain specializing in Arabian-style sandwiches and burgers; competes with Bob's on price, family meals and Brazilian mass-market consumers.
• Giraffas: Brazilian fast-food chain offering burgers, chicken and Brazilian-flavored dishes; comparable to Bob's on QSR format, domestic positioning and value-oriented menu.
• Subway (Brazil): International QSR chain with established Brazilian presence; competes with Bob's for quick-service lunch and snack occasions, although differentiated by sandwich focus.
• KFC (Brazil): International chicken QSR in Brazil; overlaps with Bob's chicken menu (Chicken Filé line), counter-service format and family/takeaway occasions.
• Spoleto: Brazilian fast-casual pasta chain; competes with Bob's for urban lunchtime traffic and offers comparable counter-service, app-based ordering and franchise model.
• Pizza Hut (Brazil): International QSR chain operating in Brazil; competes with Bob's for casual family dining occasions and delivery-driven occasions.

Broad incumbents

• Outback Steakhouse (Brazil): Casual dining chain in Brazil with broader menu and dine-in focus; relevant comparison for Bob's premium menu extensions (e.g., Costela Artesanal) and family occasion traffic.

Regional players

• Starbucks (Brazil): Global beverage-led brand with established presence in Brazil; relevant comparison for Bob's Refresh beverage platform strategy and loyalty program design, though different category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bobsbrasil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4PQhVFvHJe9flwfywJq_dw
• Facebookfacebook.com/bobsbrasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/bobsbrasil/?hl=pt-br

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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