McDonald’s opens a franchised restaurant on Ángel Guimerá in Valencia
The 240 m² restaurant, run by franchisee David Gandía, creates 40 jobs. The opening strengthens McDonald’s presence in Valencia.
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The latest franchise news from Spain: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Dia’s sales in Spain rise 11.4% in first nine months of 2026
Dia reports €3.795 billion in net sales in Spain and opens 85 stores in nine months, with like-for-like sales also growing.
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Xperience Bike prepares franchise launch with investment from €70,000 plus VAT
The boutique fitness brand, which has two centres in the Madrid region, is preparing to expand through franchising, offering adaptable workouts with support from Barbadillo y Asociados.
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Midas brings franchisees together in Santander and sets priorities
Around 200 people attended the Midas convention, which focused on customers, franchisee support and talent across its workshop network.
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RBE announces change of control and continuity for its brand network
A consortium led by Gregorio Jiménez will control 51% of RBE, which is retaining its management team and strategy for Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons.
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Santagloria adds twelve franchises in September and October
The FoodBox brand records ten openings in September, its highest monthly total, and adds two franchises in Vigo and Barcelona in October.
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FRYGO seeks franchisees in Spain with investment from €15,000
FRYGO is recruiting franchisees for its AI-powered smart fridges, advertising an initial investment from €15,000 with no royalties on sales.
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Carrefour converts three Provecaex supermarkets to Express in Cáceres
The conversion of three Provecaex supermarkets retains all 44 employees. The wholesale centre is excluded from the deal.
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Lord of the Wings opens in Madrid and considers franchise expansion
The Lebanese chain has invested €850,000 in its first European restaurant, with further expansion dependent on proving the model in Madrid.
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Mala Yegua seeks franchisees with investment starting at €69,000 plus VAT
The vermouth bar concept founded in Biescas offers premises without a conventional cooking kitchen and aims to reach 35–40 locations within five years.
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Three franchise opportunities: milanesas, music and perfume
Berto’s Milanesa, Sonidópolis and XIA Perfumes offer franchise models with initial investments ranging from €60,000 to €350,000.
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Anytime Fitness plans a franchise in El Masnou
The brand’s first club in El Masnou is expected to involve an investment of €900,000 and will be run by a new franchisee.
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Negocios del Café seeks debt restructuring in Málaga
The Burger King and KFC franchisee is seeking court approval for a plan with no debt write-offs which, the company says, will not affect its restaurants.
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Providence agrees to buy Fitness Park, which has franchises in Spain
VivaGym’s owner agrees to acquire Fitness Park and reaffirms its support for franchisees. The deal remains subject to regulatory approval.
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Eight Brazilian brands explore franchising in Spain
The AEF and ABF brought eight Brazilian companies together in Madrid to discuss their potential entry into and expansion across the Spanish market.
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Mail Boxes Etc. opens a new centre in Tres Cantos
The opening is one of 15 planned by Mail Boxes Etc. in Spain, where the brand has more than 250 centres.
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99 Cheesecake considers franchising in smaller cities in 2027
The brand is developing a franchise model for smaller cities, while remaining committed to growth through company-owned stores.
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Aquí tu Reforma enters France and Italy with a different expansion model
The brand is opting for commercial offices linked to its Spanish headquarters and plans to open its first stores in France and Italy in 2027.
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Club Franquícia launches with around 30 companies in Catalonia
The Catalan franchise association has launched a platform to address expansion, digitalisation, management and international growth in franchising.
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FC Barcelona considers expansion through master franchising
The club is weighing up a global partner or regional agreements to expand its store network, while retaining plans for new club-owned shops in Spain.
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Açaí Paradise launches franchise programme across Spain
The brand, with outlets in Granada and Seville, offers a format without a conventional kitchen, with an initial franchise fee of €10,000.
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Dia targets growth with a 70% franchised store model
Dia plans to grow with a mix of 70% franchised and 30% company-owned stores, following the transformation of its network and improved store profitability.
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Supermercados Plaza begins franchise expansion in Madrid
The chain launches Tu Plaza, its first franchise in Madrid, after closing 2025 with turnover of €63.4 million.
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Caprabo to give franchises a bigger role in its plan to 2029
Caprabo is preparing to expand in Catalonia through a mix of small franchised stores and larger company-owned supermarkets, with opening numbers yet to be confirmed.
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Eroski opens 30 franchised stores in the first half of 2026
Franchises account for 30 of Eroski’s 33 store openings in the first half of 2026. The co-operative has also won an award for neighbourhood retailing.
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Anytime Fitness reaches 56 gyms in Spain with two new franchises
Openings in Figueres and Sabadell bring the network to 56 clubs. The chain remains on course for its target of 60 by the end of 2026.
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KFC and Taco Bell expand through franchisees in Murcia and Toledo
KFC opens its first restaurant in Cieza, taking its Murcia total to 15, while Taco Bell expands in Toledo province with a new franchisee.
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Madrid Network explores the use of AI and data in franchising
A forum at EAE Business School examines how to apply artificial intelligence and data to franchise management while maintaining profitability.
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UpEstate launches its estate agency franchise in Spain
The Grupo Upscore brand begins its expansion with plans starting at €390 plus VAT per month and no estate agency commission for sellers.
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Jiménez seeks partners for bid to take control of RBE
RBE’s chairman is seeking partners for a bid for the group operating Burger King and Popeyes. Any deal would require RBI’s consent.
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Vigo court dismisses Cash Converters’ claims against Locotoo
The court upholds the departure of seven former stores in Galicia and rejects allegations of unfair competition against Locotoo.
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Vezzo, SoCoo’c and La Gitana Loca step up their franchise expansion
Vezzo opens its first franchise in Badajoz, SoCoo’c adds a second shop in Seville and La Gitana Loca welcomes new franchisees.
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FIS2026 puts balanced franchise growth in the spotlight
The second day of FIS brought together discussions on finance, franchisee experiences and opportunities in food retail and hospitality.
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Oviedo backs new Ibero-American franchise association
The planned AAIF will be based in Oviedo and aims to support expansion between Spain and Latin America. Its founders expect to formally establish it within two months.
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Juan Valdez plans four new coffee shops in Madrid in 2026
The brand plans four openings by the end of 2026 and is pursuing a mix of company-owned outlets and franchises to grow in Spain.
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Travel agency franchise networks grow by 15.5% since 2019
Travel agency networks had 4,559 outlets at the end of 2025, increasing their share of Spain’s franchise sector.
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BBVA allocates €250 million to franchise financing in Spain
BBVA reports €250 million in franchise financing up to August 2026 and relationships with 1,060 franchise brands in Spain.
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FranquiciaT renews Eroski agreement and aims to exceed 100 stores
The Seville-based consultancy has renewed its agreement with Eroski for five years after supporting nearly 40 projects in Andalusia and Extremadura.
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100 Montaditos opens 78 m² outlet at Madrid Sur
The Restalia brand strengthens its presence in Madrid with a shopping centre opening as part of its expansion plan for 2026.
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FIS 2026 introduces scheduled meetings for the franchise sector
The Madrid event adds 30-minute meetings and forums on investment, regional development and female leadership on 30 September and 1 October.
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Manzana Reparada opens its first franchises in Almería and Móstoles
The Málaga-based brand now has four outlets following its first two franchise openings, with Cádiz and Huelva under consideration as its next destinations.
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Burger King prepares to open its first restaurant on La Gomera
Burger King is preparing to open near the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera and is recruiting 30 staff. An opening date has yet to be announced.
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Papa Johns targets 12 to 15 projects a year in Spain
Papa Johns plans to expand through company-owned and franchised restaurants, with advanced talks under way in five Spanish regions.
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Hilton to launch Outset Collection in Madrid through a franchise agreement
Casa Verbena Madrid is due to open in late 2026 with 45 rooms following a franchise agreement between Hilton and Arte Hoteles.
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Eroski opens a City franchise in Carabanchel, Madrid
The new Eroski/City has 277 m² of retail space, stocks more than 6,000 products and has created six jobs. The chain plans to open more than 50 franchised stores in 2026.
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McDonald’s uses renewable energy at 95% of its restaurants in Spain
McDonald’s says 95% of its restaurants in Spain run on 100% renewable energy. The chain has more than 670 locations across the country.
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Five Guys grows in Spain with company-owned restaurants, not franchises
Five Guys reports €105.9 million in Spanish turnover and plans further openings, but all 43 restaurants are company-owned and the brand does not offer franchises.
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Pangea to present its plan for 90 stores by 2029 at FIS
Pangea will present its Premium Partners model in Madrid, with investment starting at €100,000 and a target of reaching 90 stores in Spain by 2029.
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Domino’s Pizza to sponsor Spain’s Primera Federación in 2026/27
The agreement covers 772 matches and includes planned activities at key outlets linked to the division’s 40 clubs during the 2026/27 season.
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Spain’s franchise sector records €28.454 billion in turnover in 2025
Spain’s franchise sector increased sales by 3% and added 4,517 net jobs in 2025, while the number of active brands fell to 1,295.
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