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
 * 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)