Levaduramadre

What Levaduramadre does

Levaduramadre (legal entity OBRADOR LEVADURA MADRE SL) is a Spanish artisan bakery chain operating more than 160 physical retail locations across Spain, with deep concentration in Madrid (105 stores) and additional presence in Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, and other regions plus Andorra. The company produces and sells artisan sourdough breads, French and American-style pastries, savory baked goods, and a growing line of gourmet products (jams, specialty potatoes, organic eggs), and operates a dedicated catering platform for events. Beyond retail, Levaduramadre runs recreational and professional baking courses and master classes, and sells internet-only gift cards in fixed €30–€300 denominations, supporting e-commerce adoption.

The business is run through a mixed company-owned and franchised model managed under Comess Group, which enables capital-efficient national expansion and brand consistency. Product pricing is unit-based and low-AOV, with bread items ranging from €1.68 to €6.95 and courses from €59 to €75. The brand holds AENOR quality/safety certification and operates a main production facility (obrador) in Madrid alongside its registered headquarters.

Technologically, Levaduramadre is primarily an artisan producer using manual methods, but is investing in operational innovation through the LEVAMA project (2023–2026), which applies advanced monitoring technologies and artificial intelligence to continuous real-time production control, early defect detection, and production planning optimization. The initiative is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) and CDTI under Spain's Pluriregional Programme 2021–2027, and in 2025 the company received a regional grant covering 60% of eligible expenditure for new productive equipment. The company monetizes through direct-to-consumer retail sales, e-commerce, gift cards, catering contracts, and course fees, targeting individual consumers seeking quality artisan bakery products and specialty dietary options (gluten-free, sugar-free).

Name

Levaduramadre

Legal name

OBRADOR LEVADURA MADRE SL

Website

https://levaduramadre.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Levaduramadre is a Spanish artisan bakery chain operating 160+ retail stores across Spain and Andorra under a franchise model, selling sourdough breads, pastries, savory items, and gourmet products to individual consumers, with supplementary catering, baking courses, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Bakery

NAICS

Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291), Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118), Commercial Bakeries (311812)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Bakeries (Bread & Daily Bakery) (THAFAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patisseries & Viennoiserie (French-Style) (THAFAFAB), Specialty Dietary Bakeries (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergen-Friendly) (THAFAFAI), Bakery Grab-and-Go (Pastries, Packaged Desserts, Takeaway Bread) (CRAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Artisan bakery products
• Sourdough bread retail
• Pastries and sweets
• Baking training courses
• Bakery catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Store Sales: Physical brick-and-mortar retail sales through company-owned and franchised stores across Spain. Products include artisan breads, pastries, sweets, savory items, and gourmet products.
2. E-commerce/Online Sales: Online store sales for products including breads, gift cards, and potentially other items with delivery options.
3. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards in denominations of €30, €60, €100, €300, or custom amounts, valid for internet purchases only.
4. Baking Courses: Recreational and professional baking courses including bread-making workshops, Christmas special courses, and gift course packages.
5. Catering Services: Catering services for events and gatherings offered through a dedicated catering platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Levaduramadre is an artisan bakery chain producing and selling handmade bread (sourdough hogazas and barras), pastries, sweets, savory items and gourmet products. The company operates more than 160 branded retail stores across Spain and Andorra through both company-owned and franchise locations, and complements the retail assortment with catering services, in-store baking courses and an online e-commerce channel.

Product overview

Levaduramadre is an artisan bakery chain operating across Spain with a multi-category product portfolio centered on handmade bread and pastries. The core offering consists of Panadería (artisan breads including Hogazas, Barras, Pan Embolsado, and Pan Seco), Dulces (sweets including French pastries, American-style baked goods, traditional sweets, sugar-free options, and custom cakes), Salado (savory items including empanadas and quichés), and Gourmet products (jams, specialty potatoes, sauces). The business extends beyond retail through Cursos (baking courses for recreational and professional levels) and a Catering service. Gift cards are also offered for online purchases. The company operates both company-owned and franchised stores throughout Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artisan Bread (hogazas and barras) Handcrafted traditional bread range including sourdough hogazas and barras, produced via long-fermentation artisan methods and sold in retail stores and online. Targeted at consumers seeking premium, traditionally made bread.
• Pastries and Sweets Assortment of artisan pastries, viennoiserie and traditional Spanish sweets sold through Levaduramadre retail stores and the brand's online channel. Targeted at individual consumers and gift purchasers.
• Savory Items Range of savory baked goods offered alongside the bread and pastry assortment in Levaduramadre stores, targeted at consumers looking for ready-to-eat artisan savory options.
• Gourmet Products Premium complementary gourmet items (including specialty jams and similar accompaniments) sold alongside the bakery assortment to enhance the artisan offering.
• Baking and Pastry Courses In-store baking and pastry training courses/workshops offered to consumers interested in learning traditional artisan baking techniques from Levaduramadre.
• Catering Services Bulk artisan bakery catering service for corporate events, private celebrations and other gatherings, leveraging the brand's nationwide store footprint and AENOR-certified quality.
• Gift Cards Prepaid fixed-denomination gift cards redeemable across Levaduramadre's retail locations and online channel, used by consumers for gifting and by the brand for promotions.
• Online Bakery Store (e-commerce) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel (levaduramadre.com) selling the brand's artisan bread, pastries, sweets, savory items and gourmet products to individual consumers nationwide.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Comess GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company managing the franchise operations of Levaduramadre. Comess Group allows exploitation under franchise regime throughout national territory.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Europastry: One of Spain's largest bakery manufacturers and frozen-dough producers. Comparable as a broader bakery incumbent serving retail and foodservice customers across Iberia, although operating at industrial scale rather than retail.
• Cerealto Siro: Spanish bakery and cereal-based products manufacturer with private-label and branded offerings. Overlaps with Levaduramadre in the bread and bakery category but operates at industrial scale for retail and foodservice channels.
• Dulcesol: Spanish bakery and pastry manufacturer (part of Vicky Foods) producing branded and private-label breads, pastries, and sweets. Comparable to Levaduramadre in overlapping product categories (sweet bakery, pastries) at industrial scale.
• Grupo Bimbo: Global bakery giant with significant presence in Spain via Bimbo and Martinez brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent in packaged bread and bakery, though mass-market rather than artisan-focused like Levaduramadre.
• El Corte Inglés (Hipercor in-store bakeries): Spanish department store chain with extensive in-store bakery operations across Spain. Competes with Levaduramadre for retail bakery spend and offers artisan bread and pastries as a complementary in-store experience.

Direct peers

• Granier: Spanish artisan bakery chain with a multi-store retail footprint and a similar product breadth of breads, pastries, and coffee. Directly comparable to Levaduramadre in target customer, product mix, and store-based retail format within Spain.
• La Mallorquina: Historic Spanish bakery/café chain with iconic Madrid locations selling traditional pastries, breads, and sweets. Comparable to Levaduramadre in traditional Spanish artisan product range and Madrid-centric retail presence.
• Panishop: Spanish bakery/café chain with broad retail network offering breads, pastries, sandwiches, and specialty items. Direct competitor to Levaduramadre in the multi-store retail bakery category in Spain.
• Horno de Babette: Spanish specialty bakery chain with multiple retail locations offering artisan breads, pastries, and coffees. Closely comparable to Levaduramadre's neighborhood retail bakery model with overlapping product lines.
• Panadería La Miga: Spanish retail bakery chain offering artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, and catering across multiple stores. Operates a similar neighborhood-focused retail bakery model to Levaduramadre with comparable product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/levaduramadre-organic-bakery

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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