Cantina Mariachi

Cantina Mariachi is a chain of franchised casual restaurants with a Mexican-style theme. It belongs to the Comess Group, which also owns themed chains Pasta City (Italian), Rock & Ribs (American) and Bazaar (Arabic and Middle East).

Chronology

1993

• Berdejo family opens first restaurant in Zaragoza, Spain

1999

• In June, start of international expansion with opening in Lisbon, Portugal
• As new themed chains are launched, corporate umbrella is formed named Restmon

2002

• Restmon faces serious financial problems, looks for buyer
• In October, an association of franchisees sues Restmon for disloyal competition and misapplication of co-op marketing funds, among other allegations

2003

• In August, sold to newly formed company Comess, headed by Manuel Robledo and Luis Irisarri (later deceased)

2004

• In June, new restaurant decoration unveiled
• In July, court rules in favor of Comess regarding the October 2002 lawsuit.

2005

• By July, 122 restaurants in total

2006

• By April, 104 restaurants in Spain and 15 in other countries (total 119)

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