Çiğköftem

Çiğköftem is a Turkish-based company in the food and beverage and manufacturing industries. Established in 1993 by EM GROUP, it has been a pioneer in its sector, notably opening Turkey's first concept bulgur patty shop in 2005. The company's slogan "En Tatlı Acı" reflects its dedication to promoting traditional Anatolian tastes globally.

Çiğköftem made a significant impact on the Turkish food industry by introducing branding and franchising in the bulgur patty sector. This led to a sector turnover surpassing TRY15 billion, showcasing the company's influence and market presence.

In addition to its success in Turkey, Çiğköftem made a bold move by opening its first franchise branch in Europe in 2009, establishing itself as the first brand to represent Turkey in the bulgur patty sector abroad. The company has since expanded globally, with a presence in nine countries including Germany, Spain, Britain, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, TRNC, and Azerbaijan.

With its international expansion, Çiğköftem has become the Turkish brand with the highest number of branches abroad, receiving recognition for its achievements with the "International Expansion Award" from the National Franchising Association (UFRAD) in 2017.

Although the details of their last investment and investors are not available, Çiğköftem's impressive growth and reach in the global market position it as an attractive opportunity for potential venture capital investors seeking to be part of a leading player in the international food industry.