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 Eastern).
Chronology
- 1993
- 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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