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)

External links

* [http://www.cantinamariachi.es Website]