Three franchise opportunities: milanesas, music and perfume

A restaurant specialising in Argentinian breaded meat cutlets, a school where students form bands from the outset, and a perfumery that uses artificial intelligence to personalise fragrances. Berto’s Milanesa, Sonidópolis and XIA Perfumes bring three distinct propositions to Spain’s franchise market, featured by Emprendedores on 28 October 2026. Their models offer a basis for comparing both the customer experience and the resources needed to get started.

Berto’s Milanesa opens its first franchise in Zaragoza

Berto’s Milanesa has opened its first franchise in Zaragoza, having established a network of seven restaurants in Barcelona. Founded by Alberto Bonhomme, the brand combines handmade milanesas in the Argentinian tradition with full table service and a sports bar identity.

Its own central production kitchen is the key to its operating model. According to the franchisor, centralising handmade production allows it to supply restaurants with a consistent product while simplifying kitchen operations. The company says this system enables outlets to open without a chef and reduces equipment requirements.

Simplifying the kitchen does not mean switching to self-service in the dining area. The brand prioritises waiter service and says it does without screens and QR codes in this part of the customer experience. It therefore combines centralised production with face-to-face service at the table.

The advertised initial investment is approximately €200,000. This includes fitting out the premises, equipment, deposits and the initial franchise fee. The Zaragoza opening marks the Barcelona-based network’s move into franchising.

Sonidópolis offers a group-based approach to learning music

Sonidópolis presents its music education concept under the name Play Sonidópolis. It is based on a proprietary teaching method that, according to the franchisor, prioritises practical learning, creativity and students’ all-round development.

Rather than focusing the entire experience on instrumental technique, the programme includes group activities from the start. Students play in bands, compose and record songs, perform in concerts and develop artistic projects. Making music together is therefore part of the method from the outset, rather than simply an activity introduced after individual tuition.

The teaching method is adapted to different age groups, from babies to teenagers and adults. It brings together music, play, movement, emotional expression, technology and pop culture. The concept is also linked to the creative world of the band Petit Pop.

The approximate initial investment to open a franchise starts at €60,000. This is the lowest advertised entry figure among the three concepts, although that comparison is not a measure of profitability: their activities and operating requirements differ.

XIA Perfumes combines personalisation and technology

XIA Perfumes offers an experience in which customers use artificial intelligence to design a fragrance tailored to their personality, emotions and tastes. The franchisor presents personalisation as the core of its franchise model.

The brand uses robotic technology to create its fragrances. It adds personalised packaging featuring an AI-generated image and a unique fragrance pyramid — the combination of top, heart and base notes. The concept thus brings perfume creation and visual presentation together in a single shopping experience.

The model combines a physical shop, website and mobile app. It also includes a QR-code reordering system which, according to the company, is intended to encourage customer loyalty and repeat purchases. The advertised minimum investment to join the franchise is €350,000.

Three investment figures that need different interpretations

The published amounts are framed differently: Berto’s Milanesa gives an approximate investment that includes several specified costs; Sonidópolis quotes a starting figure; and XIA Perfumes sets a minimum. They should not be treated as fixed budgets or directly equivalent figures.

For anyone considering becoming a franchisee in Spain, the practical next step is to request an up-to-date breakdown of the investment and operating obligations. In these three cases, understanding how the central production kitchen works, how the teaching method is passed on to franchisees, or what support is provided for the technology is just as important as knowing the initial outlay.