Brico io Spa was founded in 1986 by private entrepreneurs, opening its first store in 1988. Since 1995, it has been 100 percent controlled by CoopLombardia. Brico io is the leading Italian chain of diy stores for home and garden enthusiasts and encompasses over 100 stores, both directly managed and franchised, throughout Italy. The strength lies in its franchising formula: the right balance between centralized macro-strategies and the autonomy of the entrepreneur who enhances their own business.