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)
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