At LOCK & enjoy! we continue in the process of expansion. Therefore, we have prepared an interesting article in which we explore the cities to open LOCK & enjoy! franchise and that are a great opportunity to start a business with high profitability.
What are the cities?
Before explaining in more detail the cities in which you can open a franchise, we encourage you to learn a little more about our history. The reason is that we have positioned ourselves as a leading company in offering intelligent Luggage storage. The goal is that tourists can leave their belongings in a safe place while they enjoy the city and its many activities. activities.
Barcelona
The city of Barcelona is the most powerful in terms of profitability because it is the second most visited city in the country, second only to Madrid.
In 2023 it was visited by more than 8 million people, also including tourists staying in different relevant municipalities of the province. On the economic side, the direct impact was almost 13 billion euros.
If we take into account the size of the city and its tourist data, it is possible to open more than one franchise. For example, in Seville we have 5 Luggage storage locations.
Granada
The city of Granada occupies the 8th place in the ranking of the most visited provinces in Spain, therefore, its importance is more than relevant. Almost 2 million people visited it in 2023 due to its high historical, artistic, cultural and gastronomic value.
However, Granada has another economic attraction. It is one of the most important university cities in the country along with Salamanca. The latest published figure estimates that six out of ten students are from outside the province, and even from Spain.
Alicante
Alicante was visited in 2023 by almost one million people, occupying 22nd place on the list. However, the city is a link to other locations with much more tourist relevance as, for example, Benidorm, Denia or Torrevieja. We would like to point out that we already have a Lockers store in the city of Benidorm, although there is also the possibility of opening another one in the famous Poniente beach.
It is a city with a sun and beach tourism, but very cozy and pleasant. Tourists who come to this city are looking for tranquility, hence families with children are the majority profile.
Bilbao
In San Sebastian we already have a Lockers facility, however, Bilbao is more visited even according to the latest data from last year.
It is a small city and, therefore, ideal for 1-day visits where many tourists are looking to get rid of their belongings in a safe and guarded place 24 hours a day, very important characteristics of our locals. It is also essential to highlight that many people come from abroad to know its famous pintxos.
Córdoba
The capital of Cordoba is also very well positioned, since in 2023 almost 1 million people visited it, occupying the 19th place in the list. It has a high gastronomic and cultural value, with the Mosque and Cathedral as its main tourist attractions. most important tourist most important tourist attractions in the city.
On the other hand, in recent years, congress tourism has also acquired a certain relevance, since there is a wide infrastructure for this type of events.
Santiago de Compostela
The city of Santiago de Compostela is known worldwide for being the end point of the famous Way of St. James. Although it is a brief type of tourism, it is important to note that in this case it was also visited by almost 1 million people.
For us, it is one of the best opportunities in terms of cost-effectiveness. The reason is that pilgrims need to leave their backpacks and personal belongings somewhere while they rest and enjoy the city. In addition, our intelligent Lockers can now be booked by the hour.
Tenerife
The island of Tenerife is also an excellent opportunity considering its tourism data. The capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, was visited by almost 300 thousand tourists, however, the island exceeded 6.5 million in 2023.
Tourism is the island’s most important source of income and the engine of employment generation. To give just one example, 35% of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is due to tourism and 40% of employment also depends on it.
Also, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a good place to set up a LOCK & enjoy! business, as we would guard the tourists’ belongings while they drive around the most interesting places on the island .
Zaragoza
The city of Zaragoza was visited in 2023 by more than 1 million people, making it number 14 on the list. The reasons are obvious: gastronomy, popular festivals, nightlife and a great historical heritage.
Despite its large size, in 1 day you can visit the center of the city, hence many tourists who only come to stay for a short time. This makes it a perfect place to open a franchise like ours.
Ibiza
Ibiza is well known nationally and internationally, both for its beaches and coves and for its nightlife. Almost 4 million people spent the night on the island last year and the prospects for this year are much better.
We would like to point out that thousands of young people book every day one of the boats that take them to Ibiza to enjoy a night in the best clubs and discos in the country. Therefore, it also becomes an ideal area to open a local, as it can also be booked for a night.
Girona
Although the city of Girona is not one of the most visited cities, the province does stand out on the list, as it was visited by almost 9 million tourists in all types of hotel establishments.
There are very important tourist enclaves in the province such as, for example, Lloret de Mar or Blanes. However, the Girona Pyrenees is also an attractive possibility due to its increasing number of visitors year after year.
Have you decided on one of the cities to open a LOCK & enjoy! franchise? If so, please do not hesitate to request information through our form so we can advise you and explain in more detail the whole process.
