Polish business Zabka invests EU14.5 million in expansion across Romania
Żabka Group Expands Presence in Poland and Romania
The Polish retailer Żabka Group has announced plans to accelerate its expansion in both Poland and Romania, following a significant capital increase. The retailer has boosted the capital of its Romanian subsidiary, Froo Romania Holding, by EUR 14.5 million, increasing its stake to 77.5% from 67% [1].
As of mid-2025, the Żabka Group operates 11,793 stores combined in Poland and Romania, marking an 11% year-on-year increase. In Romania, the group has already exceeded 100 stores after just one year of entering the market [1][2].
The capital increase is part of Żabka’s broader strategy, supported by strong financial results. The company reported an 18% growth in adjusted EBITDA and a 15% increase in net profit in Q2 2025, enabling continued investment in market development [2][3].
The retailer has revised its target for new store openings in Poland and Romania for the full year 2025, increasing it from 1,100 to over 1,300 stores [1][2]. This expansion reflects the group's confidence in the market potential for both countries.
Żabka estimates the total market capacity in Poland at almost 19,500 stores and around 4,000 in Romania, signaling significant room for growth in both markets [1].
The capital increase was made through the issuance of new shares, to which only Zabka International subscribed. The Trandafir family and Ioana Ionițescu sold a total of 36% of the shares to Zabka, reducing their stakes [1].
The Żabka Group entered Romania in 2024 by taking over the majority stake in the distributor Drim Daniel Distribuție FMCG. The group operates the Froo retail chain in Romania [2].
References:
[1] Żabka Group Press Release, 2025 [2] Reuters, 2025 [3] Financial Times, 2025
The Żabka Group's capital increase, fueled by strong financial results, allows it to invest further in market development within the retail industry, specifically focusing on expanding its presence in both Poland and Romania's finance and retail business sectors. Following a successful entry into Romania and the acquisition of a majority stake in Drim Daniel Distributorship, the organization aims to open over 1,300 stores in these countries by the end of 2025, eyeing significant room for growth in each market.
