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Nuts Italia
Legal namestring
CIOCCOMANIACI SrlS
Websiteurl
nutsitalia.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2015
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersCamaiore, Italy
HQ citystring
Camaiore
HQ countrystring
Italy
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
chocolate franchise network, Italian chocolate products, specialty food retail, store format franchise, made in Italy confections
Industry4 codes
1Bubble Waffle, Crepe & Specialty Dessert Kiosks
CodeTHAFAGAKPrimaryYes
2Chocolate & Candy Snacks Manufacturing
CodeAFAKAIAMPrimaryNo
3Nut & Seed Spreads Manufacturing (Peanut, Almond, Tahini)
CodeAFAKADAJPrimaryNo
4Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing
CodeAFAKAAABPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing311911
  • Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate311352
  • Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing311520
SIC code3 codes
  • Bakery Products2050
  • Sugar & Confectionery Products2060
  • Food And Kindred Products2000
Product category
Specialty Chocolate Food Service Franchise
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Franchise Fees and Royalties
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

NUTS operates a franchise model where franchisees pay fees to join the network and ongoing royalties for the use of the brand, format, products, and operational support.

nutsitalia.com
2Product Sales to Franchisees
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue generated from supplying franchise locations with NUTS branded products and ingredients.

nutsitalia.com
Marketing channels7 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Pricing details3 tiers
1NUTS STORE - Full-size store with table service
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Medium-to-large format store; specific investment amount not publicly disclosed

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2NUTS EASY - Compact 35/50sqm take-away format
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Smaller footprint format ideal for pedestrian areas and small towns; specific investment amount not publicly disclosed

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3NUTS CORNER - Mini 9sqm corner format
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Compact corner format for high-traffic locations (stations, airports, malls); smallest investment option; specific amounts not publicly disclosed

nutsitalia.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Nuts Italia operates a chocolate-focused franchise network in Italy, offering three proprietary store formats (NUTS STORE, NUTS EASY, NUTS CORNER) under a patented jar-shaped corner design. The company supplies franchisees with 100% Made in Italy chocolate-based products including spreadable cream, cornetti, pancakes, waffles, and yogurt, supported by a comprehensive 8-step franchise onboarding process.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • 32,700 croissants sold in the last year across the franchise network
Product overview1 text field

Nuts Italia operates a franchising network centered around chocolate-themed food retail. The company offers three distinct store formats: NUTS STORE (medium/large with table service), NUTS EASY (compact 35-50sqm take-away model), and NUTS CORNER (minimal 9sqm format for high-traffic locations). All formats feature proprietary products including chocolate spreads and related food items, supported by patented store designs inspired by the iconic jar shape. The formats are unified by the 'NUTS EXPERIENCE' concept combining taste and conviviality, with standardized operational procedures and Chef Advisor support.

Product and service5 records
1NUTS STORE Franchise Format
CategoryFranchise Store Format
2NUTS EASY Franchise Format
CategoryFranchise Store Format
3NUTS CORNER Franchise Format
CategoryFranchise Store Format
4NUTS FOOD PRODUCTS
CategoryChocolate Food Products
5NUTS Franchising Program
CategoryFranchise Program
Scale indicator7 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Nutella Café (Ferrero)
TypeEmerging player
Description

Nutella-branded café concept launched by Ferrero, including in Italy, leveraging the same hazelnut-spread jar iconography that NUTS has formally patented; competing for the same chocolate-spread dessert occasion and similar high-traffic locations.

2Venchi
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian premium chocolate maker operating its own chocolate and gelato retail-café network in Italy and internationally; closely comparable Made-in-Italy positioning, chocolate-led menu, and multi-format retail strategy.

3Amorino
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian-origin premium gelato and dessert chain with franchised international presence; comparable Made-in-Italy premium positioning, compact kiosk format, and franchise-led multi-country roll-out model.

4Cioccolatitaliani
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian chocolate bar and café chain offering premium chocolate-based desserts in a dedicated retail-café setting; directly comparable in product category (chocolate-centric desserts), Italian market focus, and franchise-style retail expansion model.

5Godiva Café
TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium chocolate brand with dedicated Godiva Café stores serving chocolate desserts and beverages; directly comparable chocolate café format, including smaller mall/storefront footprints analogous to NUTS CORNER.

6Lindt (Lindt Café / Master Chocolatier)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global premium chocolate brand with dedicated Lindt Café retail formats; comparable chocolate-centric café concept and franchised/licensed retail expansion, though operating from a much larger brand and capital base.

7Eataly
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian premium food retail-emporium concept including dedicated chocolate, gelato, and pastry counters; broader assortment than NUTS, but overlapping Italian premium food retail-expérience positioning and franchised/licensed expansion.

8Häagen-Dazs Café / Shop
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global premium ice cream brand with dedicated Häagen-Dazs Café and Shop formats in malls and travel hubs; comparable compact store-in-store and travel-retail footprint to NUTS CORNER and overlapping dessert occasion.

9Yogurteria / frozen yogurt chains (e.g., Yogurlandia)
TypeEmerging player
Description

Specialty frozen yogurt and dessert shop chains with small-footprint franchise formats; comparable compact store economics, take-away model similar to NUTS EASY, and franchise-led growth in mall and pedestrian locations.

10Grom
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established Italian gelato chain with owned and franchised stores in Italy and abroad; comparable Italian premium dessert retail-café footprint and franchise expansion pattern, though centered on gelato rather than chocolate spread.

Market position
Strengths4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature2 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles5 records

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
Compliance1 record

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Nuts Italia

Specialty Chocolate Food Service Franchisenutsitalia.com

Nuts Italia firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Nuts Italia
Legal name
CIOCCOMANIACI SrlS
Website
https://nutsitalia.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2015
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Nuts Italia industry classification

Industry
Product category
Specialty Chocolate Food Service Franchise
NAICS
Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing (311911), Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (311352), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)
SIC
Bakery Products (2050), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
akta.pro primary industry
Bubble Waffle, Crepe & Specialty Dessert Kiosks (THAFAGAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Chocolate & Candy Snacks Manufacturing (AFAKAIAM), Nut & Seed Spreads Manufacturing (Peanut, Almond, Tahini) (AFAKADAJ), Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing (AFAKAAAB)

Keywords

  • Chocolate franchise network
  • Italian chocolate products
  • Specialty food retail
  • Store format franchise
  • Made in Italy confections

Where Nuts Italia is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Camaiore
HQ country
Italy
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

Nuts Italia business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Franchise Fees and Royalties: NUTS operates a franchise model where franchisees pay fees to join the network and ongoing royalties for the use of the brand, format, products, and operational support.
  2. Product Sales to Franchisees: Revenue generated from supplying franchise locations with NUTS branded products and ingredients.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractNUTS STORE - Full-size store with table service
OtherMulti-year contractNUTS EASY - Compact 35/50sqm take-away format
OtherMulti-year contractNUTS CORNER - Mini 9sqm corner format

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Nuts Italia product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Nuts Italia operates a chocolate-focused franchise network in Italy, offering three proprietary store formats (NUTS STORE, NUTS EASY, NUTS CORNER) under a patented jar-shaped corner design. The company supplies franchisees with 100% Made in Italy chocolate-based products including spreadable cream, cornetti, pancakes, waffles, and yogurt, supported by a comprehensive 8-step franchise onboarding process.

Product overview

Nuts Italia operates a franchising network centered around chocolate-themed food retail. The company offers three distinct store formats: NUTS STORE (medium/large with table service), NUTS EASY (compact 35-50sqm take-away model), and NUTS CORNER (minimal 9sqm format for high-traffic locations). All formats feature proprietary products including chocolate spreads and related food items, supported by patented store designs inspired by the iconic jar shape. The formats are unified by the 'NUTS EXPERIENCE' concept combining taste and conviviality, with standardized operational procedures and Chef Advisor support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • NUTS STORE Franchise Format
  • NUTS EASY Franchise Format
  • NUTS CORNER Franchise Format
  • NUTS FOOD PRODUCTS
  • NUTS Franchising Program

Quantifiable outcome

  • 32,700 croissants sold in the last year across the franchise network

Companies that use Nuts Italia

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Nuts Italia technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Nuts Italia partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Nuts Italia competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

  • Nutella Café (Ferrero): Nutella-branded café concept launched by Ferrero, including in Italy, leveraging the same hazelnut-spread jar iconography that NUTS has formally patented; competing for the same chocolate-spread dessert occasion and similar high-traffic locations.
  • Yogurteria / frozen yogurt chains (e.g., Yogurlandia): Specialty frozen yogurt and dessert shop chains with small-footprint franchise formats; comparable compact store economics, take-away model similar to NUTS EASY, and franchise-led growth in mall and pedestrian locations.

Direct peers

  • Venchi: Italian premium chocolate maker operating its own chocolate and gelato retail-café network in Italy and internationally; closely comparable Made-in-Italy positioning, chocolate-led menu, and multi-format retail strategy.
  • Amorino: Italian-origin premium gelato and dessert chain with franchised international presence; comparable Made-in-Italy premium positioning, compact kiosk format, and franchise-led multi-country roll-out model.
  • Cioccolatitaliani: Italian chocolate bar and café chain offering premium chocolate-based desserts in a dedicated retail-café setting; directly comparable in product category (chocolate-centric desserts), Italian market focus, and franchise-style retail expansion model.
  • Godiva Café: Premium chocolate brand with dedicated Godiva Café stores serving chocolate desserts and beverages; directly comparable chocolate café format, including smaller mall/storefront footprints analogous to NUTS CORNER.

Broad incumbents

  • Lindt (Lindt Café / Master Chocolatier): Global premium chocolate brand with dedicated Lindt Café retail formats; comparable chocolate-centric café concept and franchised/licensed retail expansion, though operating from a much larger brand and capital base.
  • Eataly: Italian premium food retail-emporium concept including dedicated chocolate, gelato, and pastry counters; broader assortment than NUTS, but overlapping Italian premium food retail-expérience positioning and franchised/licensed expansion.
  • Häagen-Dazs Café / Shop: Global premium ice cream brand with dedicated Häagen-Dazs Café and Shop formats in malls and travel hubs; comparable compact store-in-store and travel-retail footprint to NUTS CORNER and overlapping dessert occasion.
  • Grom: Established Italian gelato chain with owned and franchised stores in Italy and abroad; comparable Italian premium dessert retail-café footprint and franchise expansion pattern, though centered on gelato rather than chocolate spread.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Nuts Italia social profiles

Digital presence

Nuts Italia compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Nuts Italia financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Nuts Italia leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Nuts Italia funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Nuts Italia M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Nuts Italia

What does Nuts Italia do?

Nuts Italia operates a chocolate-focused franchise network in Italy, offering three proprietary store formats (NUTS STORE, NUTS EASY, NUTS CORNER) under a patented jar-shaped corner design. The company supplies franchisees with 100% Made in Italy chocolate-based products including spreadable cream, cornetti, pancakes, waffles, and yogurt, supported by a comprehensive 8-step franchise onboarding process.

Is Nuts Italia a public or private company?

Nuts Italia is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Nuts Italia founded?

Nuts Italia was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Nuts Italia based?

Nuts Italia is headquartered in Camaiore, Italy, in the Europe region.

How does Nuts Italia make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Franchise Fees and Royalties are the primary driver. The others are product Sales to Franchisees.

Who are Nuts Italia's main competitors?

Emerging players on record are Nutella Café (Ferrero) and Yogurteria / frozen yogurt chains (e.g., Yogurlandia). Direct peers are Venchi, Amorino, Cioccolatitaliani and Godiva Café. Broad incumbents are Lindt (Lindt Café / Master Chocolatier), Eataly, Häagen-Dazs Café / Shop and Grom.

Does Nuts Italia have an API?

No public API is recorded for Nuts Italia.

What industry is Nuts Italia in?

Nuts Italia's product category is Specialty Chocolate Food Service Franchise. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAGAK, Bubble Waffle, Crepe & Specialty Dessert Kiosks, with a secondary code of AFAKAIAM, Chocolate & Candy Snacks Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 311911 and its SIC code is 2050.

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