• The 5àSec network was started up in Marseilles in 1968 and grew rapidly, mainly through franchises, in France and neighbouring countries. The Group now consists of an installed base of more than 1,800 outlets throughout the world and ranks as world leader thanks to its fast and high-quality service. In addition to its classic services (stain removal, dry cleaning or laundering), the Group has also developed additional services such as the Beauty Packs (stain-proofing, dust mite treatment, permanent press, etc.), or alterations/repairs under the 5àFil brand. In recent years, the Group has also extended its range of services to include an express cleaning service, automated outlets or the VIP service (customized garment bags to avoid queuing).


• CEO : David Sztabholz
• http://www.5asec.com/wq_pages/fr/
• Nature of the deal : secondary LBO
• Date of initial investment : july 2007


• Over the past years, management has demonstrated its ability to expand and reposition the Group's activity and establish 5àSec as the global benchmark in textile care. Capzanine was motivated by the brand's outstanding profile and fast-growing network to play a part in the continuing success of 5àSec.


Press:
> 5 à sec continues to expand in Brazil (Capzanine 10/2010)
> Build-up operation for 5àSec (Capzanine 01/2008)