The HORA Organization, the representative entity of the HoReCa industry, which brings together over 150 companies in the sector with an annual turnover of over 600 million EUR, announces the joining of three new relevant members for the hospitality sector. It continues its expansion with the primary objective of achieving valuable representation that enables wide-ranging dialogues with authorities and high-impact projects for HoReCa operators.
Starting in 2024, the Spartan, Dristor Kebab, and MOL Romania groups have joined the organization.
Spartan is a 100% Romanian brand, a restaurant chain that aims to reinvent the fast-food concept, drawing inspiration from Greek cuisine. The group currently has over 1,100 employees and an estimated turnover of 48 million EUR for 2023 at the group level.
Dristor Kebab is one of the oldest and most well-known restaurant chains in Romania. Founded in 1999 as a family business, the company now has a team of 140 employees and an estimated turnover of 44 million RON for 2023.
MOL Romania is a subsidiary of the MOL Group and one of the most important oil companies in Romania, with a presence of over 20 years on the local market. Currently, the company owns 218 service stations, has 250 employees, and reported a turnover of 9.3 billion RON for 2022.
The organization’s plans for the next two years include important objectives for the industry, such as cutting red tape in the authorization process for public catering units, harmonizing the operating license fee with the surface area, attracting a minimum of 50 new members, streamlining dialogues with authorities, and launching a long-term campaign aimed at improving the hospitality industry’s image.
HORA is one of the benchmark organizations of the Romanian hospitality industry, established 10 years ago. It currently numbers 150 relevant members, including both HoReCa operators and benchmark suppliers, companies with a combined turnover of over 600 million RON and 10,000 employees. The organization’s mission is to support dialogues with authorities and advocate for legislation that encourages and supports investment for the sustainable development of the hospitality industry. The goal is to create a favorable environment not only for HORA member operators and businesses but for the entire industry, for every brave entrepreneur, every employee, local producer, and every supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the three new members joining HORA in 2024?
The new members are the Spartan group, Dristor Kebab, and MOL Romania, representing significant players in the fast-food and service station sectors.
What are HORA’s main strategic goals for the next two years?
Key goals include reducing bureaucracy in the licensing process, harmonizing operating fees based on venue size, and attracting at least 50 new members to the organization.
What is the economic scale of the HORA Organization?
HORA represents over 150 companies with a cumulative turnover exceeding 600 million EUR/RON (as per reported sectors) and a workforce of over 10,000 employees.