Turgut Aydın Holding
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Turgut Aydın |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Turkey |
Number of employees | 70,000[1] |
| Subsidiaries | A101 |
| Website | aydin.com |
Turgut Aydın Holding A.Ş. is a Turkish conglomerate based in Istanbul, Turkey with diversified interests in retail, healthcare, textiles, construction, banking, and food services.
History
The company was officially established to consolidate the business ventures of entrepreneur Turgut Aydın, who began his career in trade in Istanbul in 1958. The founding of Dömeks in 1976 marked a significant step in the group's corporate development. In 1996, Turgut Aydın became one of the 16 founding members of Bank Asya. Over the years, the group expanded into various sectors, leading to the formation of Turgut Aydın Holding as the umbrella organization for its numerous subsidiaries.[2]
Operations
As of 2025, the holding operates in key industries across Turkey and has become one of the prominent family-owned business groups in the country.[3] Holding subsidiaries include A101, English Home, Memorial, TOM Bank, Aydın Örme, Pizza Lazza, and Saloon Burger.[4]
Retail
A101
One of Turkey’s largest discount supermarket chains, A101 operates over 13,000 stores across all 81 provinces of Turkey as of the end of 2023.
English Home
A home decor retailer, English Home has approximately 300 stores in Turkey and over 110 international stores in countries such as Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, and Poland.
Eve
A chain focused on personal care and cosmetics, Eve had expanded to 218 stores by September 2015.
Healthcare
Memorial Hospitals Group
A premium private hospital chain, Memorial operates 12 hospitals, 1 medical center, and 1 wellness center across cities including Istanbul, Ankara, Kayseri, Antalya, and Diyarbakir.
Textiles
Aydın Örme
Specializing in high-quality elastic fabrics, lace, and circular knit fabrics, Aydın Örme is a leading textile company in Turkey.
Food Services
Pizza Lazza
A fast-food brand offering affordable pizza in a quick-service format, Pizza Lazza is expanding through franchising to become Turkey's leading local pizza chain.
Saloon Burger
A casual dining restaurant focused on burgers and American-style meals, Saloon Burger had reached 46 restaurants as of September 2022.
Banking
TOM Group
- TOM Bank (T.O.M. Katılım Bankası A.Ş.): Established in 2023, TOM Bank is Turkey’s first licensed digital retail bank. It offers end-to-end digital banking services, including savings management, payments, and financing, accessible via mobile and web applications.
- TOM Pay Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş.: A licensed e-money company providing electronic payment services.
- TOM Finansman A.Ş.: A licensed financing company specializing in developing innovative digital financial products.
In September 2023, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) acquired a 20% stake in TOM Group, with an option to increase its shareholding to 25% within 12 months. This strategic partnership aims to position TOM Group as a national leader in digital banking and financial technology, with aspirations for regional growth.
References
- ^ "Holding Tarihçesi". aydin.com. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "Turgut Aydın Holding Sektörler". aydin.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "Turgut Aydın Holding Tarihçesi". aydin.com. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "Damadı en büyük rakibi oluyor". Hürriyet. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2022.