100 Montaditos franchise in Spain: costs, format and terms to verify

The starting investment and entry fee

Restalia’s current Spanish recruitment page advertises investment starting at €200,000 and lists a €35,000 entry fee plus VAT for 100 Montaditos. It says premises adaptation depends on the size and other characteristics of the location. Checked on 5 November 2026, those statements should not be combined into an assumed all-inclusive quotation.

Ask for a written breakdown stating whether the advertised starting figure includes the entry fee, taxes, fit-out, equipment and working capital. A number described as starting from is a floor in marketing material, not a commitment that a suitable restaurant can be delivered for that sum in your preferred location.

A royalty discrepancy needs clarification

The live recruitment page displays a royalty of 7.25%. The official Dossier_100M_2025.pdf displays 7%. Both come from Restalia, so silently choosing the lower figure would hide an important difference. The current page is the more recent public reference for this review, but the applicable contract must establish the actual charge and calculation basis.

Before comparing the concept with another brand, request the current royalty schedule and ask whether separate marketing or other continuing charges apply. Obtain the definition of the relevant sales base and the effective date. Do not assume that a percentage printed without its contractual basis answers every ongoing-cost question.

The premises description is format-dependent

The current page gives a general premises reference of at least 120 square metres plus terrace, while also describing a standard format between 80 and 200 square metres. It mentions kiosk or food-truck possibilities with reduced investment. The official brochure additionally identifies an extraction requirement for its typical premises description.

These details indicate that the format must be settled before the budget can be trusted. Ask Restalia which specification applies to your proposed unit and whether outdoor space, extraction and local permissions are feasible. A smaller format is not evidence that the standard restaurant’s fee, equipment package or trading assumptions can simply be scaled down proportionally.

The percentage difference is small enough to overlook in a promotional comparison but material enough to require a written answer. Avoid averaging the two rates or presenting a royalty calculator with a hidden default. A transparent worksheet can leave the field blank until the agreement establishes the applicable rate and sales definition.

How Restalia describes the opening process

The recruitment page says initial commercial discussions establish the area and suitable brand, followed by reservation of the brand licence while the final project is sought. It describes property-search assistance, approved providers for works and equipment, training for franchisees and employees, and an adviser during the contract.

Translate those support descriptions into a schedule of deliverables. Ask what the reservation commits each party to, what is refundable and what happens if an acceptable site is not found. For proposed works, establish who contracts with suppliers, who approves changes and how overruns are handled. Support is useful, but its practical scope needs to be stated rather than assumed.

Assess the local business, not only the format

The brand’s offer centres on Spanish food and a social eating-and-drinking occasion. That makes the proposed premises and the local pattern of visits relevant to the business case. Consider who is nearby, when they visit, how seating is used and whether the proposed opening hours fit the site’s permitted use.

Build the forecast from the proposal, rent, staffing plan and documented assumptions for your unit. Review the effect of lower demand, unavailable terrace space or higher adaptation costs. Ask for the evidence behind any sales or margin claims and compare like periods. A recognised brand and a starting investment figure do not establish the profit of an individual restaurant.

Before making a commitment

Use Restalia’s official recruitment route and request the current Spanish agreement and full project estimate. Resolve the royalty discrepancy, confirm tax treatment and clarify any financing proposal separately. The website’s statement that financing arrangements exist does not mean a particular applicant has secured credit or that the full project is financeable.

FranchinWorld is an independent publication, not Restalia or a franchise seller acting for it. We do not promise a payback period. Keep the version of each proposal and document you receive, and have appropriate local advisers review the agreement and property obligations before committing. The clearest comparison is one in which unresolved terms remain visible.

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