Richart

What Richart does

Richart, operating under the legal entity SAH, is a French artisanal luxury chocolate maison founded in 1925 and headquartered in Saint-André de Corcy, France. The company produces and sells premium chocolate products, French macarons, pâtes de fruits, single-origin chocolate bars, and related confections under the Maison RICHART and Petits RICHART brands. Its core technology combines over a century of French chocolate-making tradition with proprietary innovation, including a "Seven Aromatic Families" categorization system (Balsam, Roasted, Fruity, Citrus, Herbs, Floral, Spicy), a miniature 4-gram Petits RICHART format engineered for concentrated flavor delivery, an Infuze collection featuring non-alcoholic liquid centers with infusion bubbles, and single-origin bars sourced from Madagascar, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Grenada. Production is centralized at its Saint-André de Corcy facility.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model through seven regional e-commerce storefronts (US, UK, EU, DE, ES, IT, International) with worldwide shipping, complemented by three company-owned retail boutiques in Paris, Lyon, and Saint-André de Corcy offering click-and-collect. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales across price points ranging from €8.50 entry-level bars to €169.50+ premium gift collections, plus a corporate gifting program (personalized boxes for client appreciation, holidays, and employee recognition) and a wholesale/reseller program (pro.richart.com). The company serves two principal segments: individual luxury gifting consumers (primary) and corporate/business buyers (secondary). It distributes to over 30 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, but maintains no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

The company is privately held with no disclosed headcount, revenue, or ownership changes in the source materials. Its competitive position rests on heritage brand equity (100+ years), distinctive packaging and product design, and proprietary tasting frameworks, rather than on technology scale or data assets.

Name

Richart

Legal name

SAH

Website

https://richart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Richart is a French artisanal luxury chocolate maison, founded 1925, producing premium chocolates, macarons, and single-origin bars sold via regional e-commerce sites, three French boutiques, corporate gifting, and a wholesale program across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Confectionery

NAICS

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Chocolate & Chocolate Confectionery (CRADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chocolate & Confectionery Patisseries (Bonbons, Truffles, Macarons) (THAFAFAL), Specialty Chocolatiers & Confectionery (CRAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Luxury chocolates
• French macarons
• Artisanal confectionery
• Single-origin cocoa
• Corporate gifting

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of luxury chocolates, macarons, chocolate bars, and specialty items through e-commerce and retail boutiques. Products sold at various price points from entry-level to premium gift boxes.
2. Corporate Gifting: B2B sales of personalized chocolate gift boxes for corporate occasions including client appreciation, holiday gifts, and welcome gifts.
3. Custom Gift Box Personalization: Customization services for gift boxes allowing customers to create personalized chocolate selections with custom messages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maison RICHART manufactures and sells premium French artisanal chocolates, macarons, single-origin chocolate bars, pâtes de fruits, and related confectionery. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with regional storefronts and physical retail boutiques in France, complemented by a dedicated corporate gifting program and a wholesaler/reseller channel.

Product overview

Richart is a French luxury chocolate maison offering a comprehensive portfolio of artisanal gourmet chocolate products. The core offering includes Petits RICHART (signature miniature chocolates created in 1988), filled chocolate assortments (ballotins), French macarons, single-origin chocolate bars (RIBARIO, SAMBIRAJA, CARIACOU, CHUABELLO), Ultra-fines, Infuze (liquid-center chocolates), and French pâtes de fruits. Supporting products include chocolate truffles, glazed chestnuts, dragees, and snacking items. The company provides customization services through personalized gift boxes and specialized corporate gifting solutions. Seasonal offerings include summer collections inspired by the French Riviera. Products are crafted using French artisanal know-how with single-origin cocoa beans from Madagascar, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Grenada, combined with ingredients like Bresse cream, artisanal butter, fresh fruit, and hazelnuts from various origins. The company operates e-commerce with delivery across North America, Europe, and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Petits RICHART: Signature miniature filled chocolates collection created in 1988, featuring seven aromatic families.

Products and services

• Petits RICHART Signature miniature filled chocolates (4 grams each) organized across seven aromatic families, sold in boxes ranging from 16 to 100 pieces for individuals and gift-givers.
• Filled Chocolates (Ballotins) Assortments of filled chocolates including Classic treats and Palets d'Or with silky ganache, available in various box sizes for different occasions.
• French Macarons Gourmet French macarons with crisp shells and luscious fillings, available in box sizes from 9 to 35 units.
• Single-Origin Chocolate Bars Single-origin dark chocolate bars including RIBARIO 82 (Ecuador), SAMBIRAJA 77 (Madagascar), CARIACOU 66 (Grenada), and CHUABELLO 72 (Venezuela), showcasing terroir-specific flavor profiles.
• Ultra-fines Delicate squares of gourmet chocolate made with single-origin cocoa beans from Madagascar, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador.
• Infuze Technical innovation featuring chocolates with non-alcoholic liquid centers containing bubbles of infusion that create a refreshing sensation in the mouth.
• French Pâtes de Fruits Traditional French fruit jellies made with fresh fruit from local orchards, featuring authentic fruity flavors.
• Chocolate Truffles Chocolate truffles with luscious ganache beneath a delicate layer of cocoa powder, positioned as a holiday tradition.
• Glazed Chestnuts (Marrons Glacés) Traditional French glazed chestnuts, a seasonal specialty product.
• Dragees (Chocolate-Covered Almonds) Elegant chocolate or almond dragees for celebrations including weddings, baptisms, and receptions, available in varieties like Tropical and Cocorico.
• Snacking Chocolate (On-the-Go) Chocolate products designed for snacking and on-the-go consumption, including chocolate bars and mini formats.
• Rendez-vous Collection Classic chocolate treats featuring authentic recipes from the grand chocolate-making tradition.
• Summer Chocolate Collection Seasonal collection inspired by the French Riviera with sunny aromatic notes, including Mediterranean Escape, Moments of Bliss, Mediterranean Getaway, and Relax assortments.
• Corporate Chocolate Gifts B2B corporate gifting program providing personalized chocolate gifts for client appreciation, holiday gifts, employee recognition, and welcome gifts with volume pricing.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Neuhaus: Neuhaus is a Belgian luxury praline and chocolate maison with DTC, boutiques, and global gifting — comparable to Richart on premium chocolate assortment, gift-led use cases, and multi-region e-commerce.
• Valrhona: Valrhona is a French premium chocolate maker specializing in single-origin couvertures and pastry applications, with a global B2B and prestige consumer presence — comparable to Richart on craftsmanship, single-origin sourcing, and brand heritage.
• Debauve & Gallais: Founded in 1800 in Paris, Debauve & Gallais is a historic French chocolatier offering premium bonbons and gift assortments through boutique and DTC channels — directly comparable to Richart on heritage, luxury positioning, and assortment.
• Pierre Hermé Paris: Pierre Hermé is a French haute-pâtisserie maison best known for its macarons and chocolate collections, sold via DTC e-commerce and international boutiques — closely comparable to Richart's macaron-plus-chocolate assortment.
• Patrick Roger Chocolatier: Patrick Roger is a contemporary French chocolatier-sculptor with boutiques in Paris and international presence, known for premium bonbons and seasonal collections — closely matches Richart's luxury positioning and product mix.
• Bonnat Chocolatier: Bonnat is a long-established French family chocolatier (1884) producing single-origin chocolate bars and traditional confections — comparable to Richart on heritage, family ownership, single-origin specialization, and premium positioning.
• Fauchon: Fauchon is a French luxury gourmet maison producing chocolates, macarons, and pâtes de fruits, with global DTC and boutiques — directly comparable to Richart across the full assortment and luxury gifting use cases.
• Ladurée: Ladurée is a French luxury patisserie famous for its macarons and confectionery gift boxes, with global DTC shipping and boutiques — a strong analog for Richart's gifting-occasion, premium assortment positioning.
• La Maison du Chocolat: Founded in 1977 in Paris, La Maison du Chocolat is a French luxury chocolatier producing premium bonbons, macarons, and gift assortments sold through DTC, boutiques, and global shipping — directly overlapping Richart's product mix, price points, and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Godiva Chocolatier: Godiva is a globally scaled luxury chocolate brand with boutiques and DTC across more than 80 countries — represents the larger incumbent competitive set that Richart operates within, particularly in the gifting segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/richart
• Facebookfacebook.com/RichartChocolate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richart-chocolate
• Instagraminstagram.com/richartchocolate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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