Andorra Ranks Third for Spanish Franchises Abroad
Andorra hosts 95 Spanish franchises, making it the third-largest foreign market after Portugal and Mexico, per the 2025 AEF report on global expansion.
Key Points
- Andorra: 95 Spanish franchises, 3rd top foreign market behind Portugal (176 networks) and Mexico.
- 27.44% of Spanish franchises (314 total) manage 18,929 outlets across 139 countries.
- Fashion leads with 72 brands, 8,886 stores in 116 countries; hospitality next.
- International outlets nearly doubled since 2008 (from 8,101 to 18,929).
Andorra hosts 95 Spanish franchises, positioning the Principality as the third-largest foreign market for brands from Spain, behind only Portugal and Mexico.
This data comes from the *La Franquícia Espanyola al Món 2025* report, produced by the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF) in collaboration with ICEX and Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar. The study shows that 27.44% of Spanish franchises—314 in total—operate internationally, managing 18,929 outlets across 139 countries.
Fashion dominates the sector's global expansion, with 72 brands running 8,886 stores in 116 countries. Hospitality and restaurants follow, featuring 62 chains in 70 markets and 1,463 locations abroad.
Portugal remains the top destination, home to 176 networks and 2,632 establishments. Europe accounts for more than half of all overseas outlets.
The report underscores the franchise model's steady growth since 2008, when 210 brands operated 8,101 international sites—figures that have nearly doubled over 17 years.
Original Sources
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