Cantina Mariachi is a chain of franchised casual restaurants with a Mexican-style theme. It belongs to the Comess Group.
Chronology
- 1993
- Berdejo family opens first restaurant in Zaragoza, Spain
- 1999
- In June, start of international expansion with opening in Lisbon, Portugal
- As new units are launched, corporate umbrella is formed named Restmon
- 2002
- Restmon faces serious financial problems and looks for a 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, the chain was sold to newly formed company Comess, headed by Manuel Robledo and Luis Irisarri.
- 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)