What GMRT does

GMRT Associati is an architecture and engineering studio headquartered in Reggio Emilia, Italy, that delivers integrated professional services across architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, energy consulting, and project management. Founded in 2014, the 17-person firm operates with a project-based engagement model, serving restaurant chains as its primary vertical (109 restaurants completed across brands such as Pizzikotto, Old Wild West, Popeyes, Giustospirito, Crudo, and Sushi One Superior) alongside residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial clients. The firm uses BIM methodology with Archicad, 3D printing for client-facing project visualization, and applies bioclimatic design principles including wood-frame construction and energy-efficient system integration.

The firm's go-to-market is direct and relationship-driven, with no published pricing and contracts negotiated project-by-project. Its current operating scale is reflected in 72 ongoing projects and a cumulative pipeline of 140+ listed engagements, with service offerings spanning location selection and feasibility, design development, permit acquisition across multiple Italian municipalities, and construction supervision through to opening. Distribution is regional in Northern and Central Italy, with a recent international expansion in 2024–2025 through the first Pizzikotto location in France (Paris Vélizy), coordinated by GMRT across Italian and local contractors.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the firm is privately held with no parent company, external investors, or funding rounds indicated. Strategic positioning centers on becoming the go-to Italian design partner for multi-location food service brands, with supporting capabilities in residential and industrial sectors. Recognition includes the Premio Rigenera 2025 architecture competition and recurring features in industry publications such as The Plan and LegnoArchitettura.

Name

GMRT

Legal name

GMRT Associati

Website

https://gmrt.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GMRT Associati is a Reggio Emilia-based Italian architecture and engineering studio delivering architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, and project management, primarily for restaurant chains (Pizzikotto, Old Wild West, Popeyes) and select residential and industrial clients in Italy and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reggio Nell'emilia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Services: Project-based professional services including architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, project management, and construction supervision for residential, commercial, restaurant, and industrial projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GMRT Associati is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering studio offering architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, energy consulting, and end-to-end project management services. The firm delivers complete project lifecycles—from location feasibility studies and design through permitting, construction supervision, and opening—primarily for restaurant and food-service chains, commercial/industrial facilities, and private residential clients across Italy, with selective international projects.

Product overview

GMRT Associati is an Italian architecture and engineering studio (not a software/technology company) that provides comprehensive design and project management services. The firm operates as a single unified service offering encompassing architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, energy consulting, and project management. They specialize in restaurant chains (Pizzikotto, Old Wild West, Popeyes, Crudo, Sushi One Superior), residential villas and housing, commercial spaces, office buildings, and industrial facilities. Their service delivery includes location selection assistance, layout planning, construction management, and authorizations handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Design Services Full architecture design service covering concept development, feasibility studies, schematic design, and executive design for residential villas and apartments, restaurant and hospitality venues, commercial and industrial facilities, and office buildings. Delivered primarily for enterprise restaurant chains, commercial/industrial clients, and private residential clients in Italy.
• Structural Engineering Services Structural engineering service covering structural design from preliminary to executive stages, structural calculation, seismic consolidation, and fire prevention design. Delivered in coordination with architectural projects for commercial, industrial, and residential clients.
• Interior Design Services Interior design service for restaurant chains, retail fashion locations, exhibition stands, showrooms, and private residences. Includes concept, materials selection, and coordination with architectural and engineering design, supported by 3D modeling and rendering.
• Energy Consulting Services Energy consulting and bioclimatic design service encompassing strategic orientation analysis, natural light optimization, thermal comfort management, and energy-efficient systems integration. Includes energy-efficient retrofit design under programs such as Italy's Superbonus 110%.
• Project Management and Construction Supervision End-to-end project management and construction supervision service covering location selection assistance, layout planning, contractor coordination, permit acquisition, and construction supervision through project opening. Delivered primarily for restaurant chains managing multi-location rollouts.
• 3D Printing for Project Visualization In-house 3D printing service that produces detailed physical architectural models to present projects to clients in tangible, engaging form. Used as a client communication and project visualization tool across the studio's engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 restaurant projects completed as of November 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• ArtemidenotableTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Collaboration on lighting design for Reire offices project. Artemide provided specialized lighting products (Funivia collection by Carlotta de Bevilacqua) integrated into the architectural design. The partnership demonstrates GMRT's ability to coordinate with premium lighting manufacturers for complete design solutions.
• Andrea Langhi DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing interior design collaboration for Pizzikotto restaurant chain. Andrea Langhi Design provides interior design concepts while GMRT handles project management, construction supervision, and technical design. This partnership has resulted in 40+ Pizzikotto locations.
• LignoAlpnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood construction company that realized Villa PF, a wooden bioclimatic house featured in LegnoArchitettura magazine. GMRT designed the project while LignoAlp handled construction using wood frame technology.
• Kuore S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company of Pizzikotto restaurant chain. GMRT has designed 40+ Pizzikotto locations and also designed the Kuore production facility. This is the firm's largest client relationship in terms of volume of projects.
• Arredamenti SimonazzinotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration for Crudo restaurant format. Simonazzi provides furniture and interior elements that complement GMRT's architectural design for the sushi restaurant chain.
• Old Wild West SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench subsidiary of Cigierre (Old Wild West chain) engaged GMRT for the first Pizzikotto location in France at Paris Velizy shopping center. GMRT coordinated local and Italian contractors to achieve consistent quality with Italian locations.
• ViabizzunonotableTechnology or IntegrationLighting manufacturer whose products were used in the Appartamento RSM project in San Marino. GMRT designed the lighting scheme using Viabizzuno products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Largest global architecture and design firm with a dedicated hospitality and retail practice. Comparable to GMRT in providing integrated architecture, interior design, and brand experience services for chain restaurant and commercial clients at scale.
• Rockwell Group: Global architecture and design firm with a substantial hospitality and restaurant practice. Comparable to GMRT in delivering full-service architecture and interior design for restaurants and hospitality clients across multiple geographies.
• CallisonRTKL: Global architecture and design practice with retail and hospitality expertise. Comparable to GMRT in delivering multi-site retail and restaurant design with integrated architecture and interior design services.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global hospitality interior design firm specializing in hotels and restaurants. Comparable to GMRT in delivering interior design and project management for restaurant and hospitality clients with chain/hotel brand standards.

Direct peers

• Lombardini22: Italy-based architecture, engineering, and consulting group with deep retail and F&B chain rollout experience. Comparable to GMRT in offering full-stack architecture, engineering, and design services to retail and restaurant clients across multiple locations.
• Archea Associati: Italian architecture and design firm with multi-disciplinary practice including retail, hospitality, and chain rollouts. Comparable to GMRT in being a mid-sized Italian studio delivering architecture, interior design, and project management across sectors including F&B and commercial clients.
• OneWorks: Italian architecture and engineering firm working across hospitality, retail, commercial, and infrastructure. Comparable to GMRT in combining architecture, engineering, and project management for chain and commercial clients.

Regional players

• Studio Marco Piva: Italian architecture and design studio with a strong hospitality and interior design practice. Comparable to GMRT in delivering architecture and interior design for hotels, restaurants, and residential clients, with published editorial profile.
• Mario Cucinella Architects (MC A): Italian architecture practice with sustainability/bioclimatic design at the core of its offering. Comparable to GMRT in its bioclimatic expertise, multi-disciplinary design services, and editorial/publication presence in industry magazines.

Emerging players

• AvroKO: Design firm specializing in restaurant, hospitality, and brand experience projects. Comparable to GMRT in dedicating significant practice to restaurant chain and F&B design with multi-location rollout capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gmrt-associati

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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