TIO BIGOTES
Franchising · 2027Join the revolution

The Argentine
empanada is
going global

Open your location with the brand that bakes in eight countries. No extraction hood, no chefs, turnkey.

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Who we are

We don't sell a franchise.
We share a way
of doing things.

The recipe is a family one, dating back to 1944. The first store opened in Catalonia in 2009, and the brand grew from there to turn the authentic Argentine empanada into a global, modern, high-turnover product.

from a corner in Barcelona to eight countries

Brand timeline1944 — 2026
1944
The recipe

The dough and the pleating we still do by hand were born in Argentina.

2009
The brand

First Tío Bigotes store in Catalonia: the format we replicate today.

2021
The expansion

The franchise network kicks off, along with the production plant that supplies every store.

2026
Today

49 stores open across 8 countries, and new markets opening across Europe.

Grupo Tío Bigotes · Barcelona, Spain
The opportunity

A product that turns over fast,
in a growing market

High frequency, accessible ticket: shopping malls, high-traffic areas, delivery, events and stadiums.

High turnover

The empanada is a frequent purchase with an accessible price point: it sells every day, at every hour.

A product for daily consumption
Sales peaks at breakfast, midday and night

Low operating cost

Small locations, minimal staff and baked to order: the leanest structure there is.

From 15 m² depending on format
Minimal staff per shift
No waste: we bake what sells

Our own plant

Our production plant in Barcelona makes every product and ships it ready to bake.

Same recipe and quality, always
No complex kitchen needed in store
Our locations

A format for
every location

Designed turnkey with the brand's identity. From 50 m².

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Maximum turnover

Take Away

40 – 60 m²

The street format: a lit-up window, an open oven and quick service in high-traffic areas.

Shopping streets and dense neighborhoods
Minimal staff per shift
Take away and delivery driving the ticket
I'm interested in this format
Every project is unique. We share investment and royalty figures at the first meeting, tailored to your format and location.Ask for the figures
How to open your location

From the first conversation
to opening your doors

you'll be selling sooner than you think

01

First contact

Investment figures and royalties, tailored to your format and location.

02

Feasibility study

We analyze the area and the ideal format for your project.

03

Blueprint & design

We design the space: layout, branding and communication.

04

Build-out & equipment

Full fit-out with the brand's identity and warmth.

05

Team training

No previous experience needed — we teach you the entire operation.

06

Launch

You open your doors with ongoing support. Time to sell!

Where we are

49 open.
60 on the way.

New openings underway across Europe. The network grows every quarter.

Projected network · 8 countries
Spain42
Portugal7
France2
Netherlands2
Switzerland2
Lithuania1
Poland1
Germany1
Upcoming openingsUp to 60 locations
CalafellSpain
BaselSwitzerland
St. GallenSwitzerland
UtrechtNetherlands
MallorcaSpain
Castro-UrdialesSpain
HamburgGermany
Lisbon · Rossio StationPortugal
Lisbon · Gare do OrientePortugal
IgualadaSpain
MadridSpain
MálagaSpain

St. Gallen (Switzerland) just opened, in blue. The rest are upcoming openings.

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know

Missing yours? Email us at franquicia@tiobigotes.com

No. The operation is simple, with no chefs or advanced skill sets required, and we train you fully before you open.

Let's talk about your franchise

Take the first
step today

Write to our expansion team and book your first meeting. That's where we answer your questions and share the project figures.

franquicia@tiobigotes.com
www.tiobigotes.com
@tiobigotesempanadas
TIO BIGOTES

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