Eric favre

What Eric favre does

Eric Favre is a French sports nutrition and dietary supplements brand that operates as part of the Les Trois Chênes Group, with headquarters and laboratory operations in the Monts d'Or du Lyonnais region near Lyon, France. The company carries 25+ years of heritage and manufactures 100% French formulations under ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certifications. Its catalog spans approximately 68 products across sports nutrition (whey proteins, mass gainers, fat burners, BCAA, creatine, pre-workout, protein bars), health and beauty (collagen, vitamins, detox, joint comfort, beauty), and specialized lines including Kamafort male vitality and Special Kid children's DHA/vitamins. Notable ingredient partnerships include Volac's Volactive Ultra Whey Xtra Pure (87% protein purity), hydrolyzed marine collagen with 95% bioavailability within two hours, and Schizochytrium algae-sourced DHA.

The company runs a multi-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on ericfavre.com in French, English, and Spanish; physical distribution claiming the N°1 brand position in French gyms and sports halls; pharmacy and parapharmacy listings; an aggregated marketplace for eight partner brands (3 Chênes Laboratoires, 3C Pharma, MacFit, Schoum, Stormix, Mr. Workout, SportDiet, Unlimifit); and a B2B Espace Pro distributor program. Product pricing spans €2 to €92.90 with bundled training packs (Mass, Muscle Sec, Sèche), 3x/4x installment payments via Oney, free shipping above €80, and student/military discounts.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales priced from €2 (single sachets such as Metadhryne Shot) to €92.90 (Mass Gainer 7kg), with bundles (e.g., Pack Mass Starter at €60.80, Pack Sèche Extrême at €149.90) lifting average order value. The EF Club loyalty program accrues points on every purchase to drive repeat transactions. Customer base is broadly distributed across 500,000+ fitness and health consumers spanning bodybuilders, cutting-phase enthusiasts, parents of children aged 3–12, health-conscious adults aged 35–65, and men seeking vitality support — indicating a horizontal segmentation approach. The company also operates EF Coach IA, a free AI-powered text-input coaching tool used as a top-of-funnel acquisition asset.

Name

Eric favre

Legal name

Eric Favre

Website

https://ericfavre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eric Favre is a French sports nutrition and dietary supplement brand, part of the Les Trois Chênes Group, selling 68+ products — proteins, gainers, fat burners, collagen, vitamins, and specialized lines for children and male vitality — through DTC e-commerce, gyms, and pharmacies to 500,000+ consumers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Puteaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model for individual nutritional supplements including proteins, gainers, fat burners, collagen, vitamins, and health products. Products sold through e-commerce platform and partner retailers. Revenue generated per transaction with varying price points from €2 to €92.90.
2. Loyalty Program (EF Club): Points-based loyalty program where customers earn points with each purchase that can be redeemed for discounts and rewards. Drives customer retention and repeat purchases.
3. Bundle/Pack Sales: Pre-configured product bundles offering discounted pricing compared to individual products (e.g., Mass Starter Pack at €60.80, Mass Advanced at €109.90, Muscle Sec Advanced at €93.36).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eric Favre (Laboratoire Eric Favre) is a French manufacturer and retailer of sports nutrition and dietary supplements, including proteins, gainers, fat burners, BCAA, collagen, vitamins, and pre-workout boosters, sold under the Eric Favre brand and complemented by a portfolio of partner brands. The company primarily sells direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce platform, and through a multi-channel distribution network that includes gyms, pharmacies, and parapharmacies in France and internationally.

Product overview

Eric Favre is a French sports nutrition and dietary supplement company positioned as a leading expert in bodybuilding and fitness nutrition, claiming N°1 market position in gyms and availability in parapharmacies and pharmacies in France. The company operates under the Les Trois Chênes laboratory group based in Monts d'Or du Lyonnais. The product portfolio spans three interconnected segments: (1) Sports Nutrition including protein supplements (Iso Zero, Iso Fusion, Clear Fusion), mass gainers, fat burners, BCAA/amino acids, creatine, and pre-workout boosters; (2) Health & Wellness covering collagen products (Fort, Complex+), general health supplements (vitamins, minerals, detox, circulation), specialized supplements (DHA for children, Kamafort for male vitality), and beauty offerings; (3) Branded Partner Products through the marketplace including 3 Chenes Laboratoires, 3C Pharma, MacFit, Schoum, Stormix, SportDiet, and other sports nutrition labels. The company differentiates through in-house R&D, anti-doping standards, and 100% French formulations. Notable recent additions include EF Coach IA, an AI-powered free coaching tool generating personalized nutrition and training plans. Products are sold directly via the e-commerce platform with bundled training packs (Mass, Muscle Sec, Sèche, Training) and a loyalty program (EF Club). The company reports over 500,000 satisfied customers with 24/48h delivery service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EF Club: Loyalty program offering points and rewards for customer purchases
• EF Coach IA
• Special Kid
• Délice Need's
• Kamafort

Products and services

• Proteins (Whey, Isolate, Clear Protein) Range of protein supplements including whey concentrate, isolate, and clear protein variants designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts for muscle recovery and growth.
• Gainers (Mass Gainer) Calorie-dense mass gainer supplements formulated to support weight and muscle gain for underweight or hard-gainer consumers.
• Fat Burners Thermogenic supplements designed to support fat loss goals when combined with diet and exercise, targeted at fitness-conscious adults.
• BCAA and Amino Acids Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) and amino acid supplements intended to support muscle recovery, reduce fatigue, and protect lean mass during training.
• Collagen Supplements Collagen-based nutritional supplements marketed for joint support, skin beauty, and overall wellness for adult consumers.
• Kamafort Energie Energy and vitality supplement positioned around traditional ingredients aimed at adult consumers seeking stamina and overall energy support.
• Special Kid (Children's Range) Pediatric supplement range formulated specifically for children, designed for parents seeking nutritional support products for kids.
• Health and Wellness Supplements (Vitamins, Multivitamins) Vitamins and multivitamin supplements intended to support general health and well-being for adult consumers.
• Protein Bars (Délice Need's) High-protein snack bars marketed under the Délice Need's sub-brand for on-the-go consumption by active consumers and athletes.
• Pre-Workout and Boosters Pre-workout supplements designed to enhance training energy, focus, and performance for athletes and gym-goers.
• Drainers and Detox

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% bioavailability of hydrolyzed marine collagen absorbed within 2 hours
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3 Chênes LaboratoirescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand in the Les Trois Chênes group, offering complementary health and supplement products distributed through Eric Favre's sales channels.
• 3C PharmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand offering pharmaceutical and health products available through Eric Favre's distribution network.
• MacFitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand for fitness equipment and accessories distributed alongside nutrition products.
• SchoumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand offering muscle relaxation and recovery products distributed through Eric Favre network.
• StormixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand for fitness supplements and shakers included in product bundles.
• Mr. WorkoutminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brand for workout accessories and fitness equipment.
• SportDietminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner sports nutrition brand offering BCAA and creatine products available on the Eric Favre platform.
• UnlimifitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner fitness nutrition brand distributed through Eric Favre's e-commerce platform.
• VolaccoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium whey protein ingredient supplier providing Volactive Ultra Whey Xtra Pure protein used in Clear Shake, Iso Zero, and other whey products. Key ingredient partnership for product quality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MuscleTech: Major North American sports nutrition brand with a broad portfolio of proteins, pre-workouts, and fat burners. Competes with Eric Favre in the premium sports-nutrition segment and is increasingly distributed in European specialty channels.
• MyProtein: UK-headquartered sports nutrition brand (The Hut Group) with a comparable product catalogue (whey, gainers, BCAAs, vitamins) and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model. Operates the same European target market as Eric Favre and is the most direct competitor in French gyms and online.
• Foodspring: Berlin-based premium sports nutrition and functional food brand with a strong influencer-driven DTC model. Comparable product breadth (proteins, bars, vitamins) and a similar premium positioning in Europe.
• Nutrimuscle: French sports nutrition specialist selling whey, gainers, and recovery products direct to French consumers. Closest domestic direct competitor to Eric Favre with overlapping target customers and channels.
• Universal Nutrition: Established sports nutrition brand with a long-standing presence in bodybuilding retail. Sits in the same category mix (proteins, gainers, BCAAs, fat burners) as Eric Favre and competes for the same gym-channel end consumer.
• Prozis: Portuguese sports nutrition and functional food company with a similar broad SKU strategy, vertical integration, and European e-commerce footprint. Competes head-to-head in whey, BCAA, and ready-to-drink categories.
• Optimum Nutrition: Global premium sports nutrition brand (Glanbia) with category-leading whey isolate and BCAA products. Sits in the same premium-tier positioning that Eric Favre targets in gyms and pharmacies.
• Grenade: UK sports nutrition brand known for protein bars, thermogenic supplements, and lifestyle branding. Competes with Eric Favre's Délice Need's bar line and the broader sports-nutrition-on-shelf segment.
• BSN Supplements: Sports nutrition brand under Glanbia (also home of Optimum Nutrition) with category-defining products like Syntha-6 and N.O.-XPLODE. Competes with Eric Favre's whey, pre-workout, and recovery lines across European specialty retail.

Broad incumbents

• Aptonia (Decathlon): Decathlon's in-house sports nutrition and accessories brand. As Decathlon is the dominant French sporting goods retailer, Aptonia functions as a broad incumbent in the same end-market where Eric Favre claims N°1 position in gyms.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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