Bodegas San Francisco

What Bodegas San Francisco does

Bodegas San Francisco (BSF), founded in 1985 and headquartered in Pudahuel, Santiago, is the largest and longest-running warehouse rental company in Chile. The company operates a multi-client logistics center model — functioning as "condominiums of warehouses" — that bundles independent physical modules with centralized administration, 24/7 security (via its proprietary CECOP communications and operations platform, supported by 600+ cameras), and on-site complementary services. BSF reports 2.13 million m² of built warehouse space distributed across 14 logistics centers: 11 in Chile (7 in Santiago, plus regional centers in Antofagasta, Chillán, Temuco, and Puerto Montt) and 3 in Lima, Peru (Villa El Salvador, Portada de Lurín, and the 260-hectare Portada de Lurín Sur project). The company reports 1,000+ customers and 251-500 employees.

BSF offers three core product tiers: MiniBodegas (25–200 m² for SMBs), Bodegas Estándar (200–5,000 m² for medium enterprises, with ramp access and metallic gates for truck loading), and Centros de Distribución (5,000–30,000+ m² with offices, locker rooms, and loading docks for cross-docking and large-scale distribution). Pricing is denominated in Unidad de Fomento (UF, a Chilean inflation-indexed unit) and is quoted at 15% below competition average; rental periods start at one month. Revenue comes from three streams: (1) recurring warehouse rental fees, (2) complementary services including office rental, forklift rental, rack rental, fuel stations (Enex), electric charging, training rooms, and food service (Casino Express), and (3) partnership referral fees from the Más BSF program (TERCOP/CMA-CGM, Jungheinrich, ADELOG, Transbank, DSV, Beetrack, Clockwise, GTD). The customer base is split between SMBs and large enterprises (retail, e-commerce, mining supply logistics), with ISO 9001:2000 quality certification in place and environmental qualifications secured for multiple centers.

Go-to-market is primarily direct sales at the centers plus inside sales via phone, email, and WhatsApp; SMBs are served through online quotation tools on bsf.cl. Sustainability investments include 300 kW of solar photovoltaic capacity (565,000 kWh/year), a waste composting plant at Puerto Madero, and favorable Resoluciones de Calificación Ambiental on multiple sites. BSF maintains regional headquarters in Lima, Peru, where it is undertaking its largest expansion project (Portada de Lurín Sur) at 260 hectares with projected 1.5 million m² of warehouse capacity.

Name

Bodegas San Francisco

Legal name

Bodegas San Francisco Limitada

Website

https://bsf.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bodegas San Francisco operates the largest multi-tenant warehouse rental platform in Chile, offering modular warehouse space (25 m² to 30,000+ m²) across 14 logistics centers in Chile and Peru. It serves SMBs, mid-market firms, large enterprises, retail, and mining-logistics customers with bundled security, complementary services, and partner integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Warehouse/Storage Rental: Core revenue from renting independent warehouse modules ranging from 25 m2 minibodegas to 5,000+ m2 distribution centers. Rental periods start at 1 month with flexible terms. Pricing varies by warehouse type, size, and location.
2. Complementary Services: Additional revenue from ancillary services including office rental, forklift rental, rack rental, casino/food services, gasoline station, electric charging stations, mechanical workshop, and training rooms.
3. Convenios/Partnership Discounts: Revenue from partnership arrangements where third-party providers offer services to BSF customers, potentially including referral fees or commission arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bodegas San Francisco rents independent warehouse modules across three tiers — MiniBodegas (25–200 m²), Bodegas Estándar (200–5,000 m²), and Centros de Distribución (5,000+ m²) — within 14 multi-client logistics centers in Chile and Peru, operating under a "condominium of warehouses" model with shared administration, 24/7 security (CECOP), and on-site complementary services such as offices, fuel, food, forklift rental, and electric vehicle charging. Customers commit to monthly rental terms (minimum 1 month) priced in UF (Unidad de Fomento) at tariffs approximately 15% below the competition average.

Product overview

Bodegas San Francisco operates a multi-client logistics center model offering three tiers of warehouse rental products: MiniBodegas (25–200 m²) for small businesses, Bodegas Estándar (200–5,000 m²) for medium enterprises, and Centros de Distribución (5,000+ m²) for large-scale distribution operations. All facilities operate under a 'condominium of warehouses' concept with centralized administration, security, and complementary services including office rental, fuel stations, electric charging, and forklift equipment. The company operates 14 logistics centers across Santiago, regional Chile (Antofagasta, Chillán, Temuco, Puerto Montt), and Peru (Lima).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MiniBodegas

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% lower tariffs than competition average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TERCOPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized container terminal operator of CMA-CGM in Santiago Metropolitan Region. Offers container deposit, transport (import/export), and cargo services (transshipment, consolidation, deconsolidation) to BSF clients. Located at Camino La Farfana #400, enabling cost savings for clients due to proximity to BSF warehouses.
• Casino ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service concessionaire operating executive and industrial casinos at BSF centers including Puerto Madero, Lo Espejo, Laguna Sur, Lo Echevers, and Antofagasta.
• YanguasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation company operating shuttle buses for BSF users with premium features including reclining seats, GPS monitoring, AC/heating, and UV-protected windows. Operates BSF Route and Express Route services.
• VERSATECHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of industrial evaporative coolers for rent at BSF facilities for climate control needs.
• ParsurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForklift rental service operating within BSF centers, providing hourly rental of forklift equipment.
• EnexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuel station operator providing diesel for vehicles and trucks at BSF centers through their station brand.
• VoltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management partner providing annual recycling services for trash, wood, cardboard, and film, supporting compliance with Chile's Law of Recycling Promotion (REP).
• TransbankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPayment services provider offering POS equipment and payment processing. Offers 3 months free rental for BSF clients and additional discounts on electronic invoicing.
• JungheinrichminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntralogistics expert partner in Más BSF program, providing warehouse equipment and solutions.
• DSVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics operator partner in Más BSF program offering warehousing, distribution, and logistics solutions.
• GTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications partner in Más BSF program providing connectivity services.
• ADELOGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics store operating within BSF centers offering equipment, tools, racks, packaging supplies, pallets, and safety equipment. Provides preferential pricing for BSF clients with delivery to warehouses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves27 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Prologis: Global industrial logistics REIT with a multi-tenant warehouse model serving enterprise supply chains. Highly comparable to BSF in product type (multi-tenant logistics space) and customer base (retail, e-commerce, 3PLs), though at vastly larger scale and with REIT cost of capital.
• Public Storage: Largest global self-storage REIT, operating multi-tenant storage facilities with flexible monthly rentals. Comparable to BSF's MiniBodegas tier in product type (small-format rental storage, recurring monthly revenue, no long-term contracts), though BSF's industrial/enterprise mix is materially different.
• CubeSmart: Self-storage REIT operating multi-tenant storage facilities with recurring monthly revenue and ancillary services. Comparable in business model architecture to BSF's MiniBodegas tier, though geographic focus and product mix differ.
• GLP (Global Logistic Properties): Global industrial real estate platform operating modern logistics warehouse campuses across the Americas, Asia and Europe. Comparable in offering multi-tenant, well-located logistics campuses with value-added services; broader geographic scope than BSF.
• Terrafina: Mexican industrial real estate FIBRA (REIT) focused on logistics and manufacturing warehousing. Closely comparable to BSF in industrial product type and Latin American customer base, though operating at scale in Mexico rather than Chile/Peru.
• Extra Space Storage: US self-storage REIT with a multi-tenant, month-to-month rental model and value-added services (insurance, packing supplies). Comparable to BSF on the SMB MiniBodegas tier; less so on BSF's industrial distribution-center product.

Regional players

• Mi Bodega: Latin American (Mexico-based) self-storage operator offering flexible month-to-month storage rentals to individuals and SMBs. Conceptually comparable to BSF's MiniBodegas offering and operating in a similar Latin American retail/SMB market.
• Fibra Prologis (Mexico): Mexican industrial REIT sponsored by Prologis, focused on Class-A logistics warehousing. Comparable to BSF's Centros de Distribución tier in product type and in serving Latin American supply chains, though operating exclusively in Mexico.

Others

• Iron Mountain: Global storage and information management company operating physical records and data storage facilities with high security and recurring contracts. Comparable to BSF in physical-asset storage, security-driven differentiation (CECOP parallels Iron Mountain's secure facility model), and recurring B2B revenue.

Emerging players

• Big Yellow Group: UK-listed self-storage operator running urban storage campuses with recurring rentals and ancillary services. Comparable on the MiniBodegas / SMB recurring rental model; useful reference point for BSF's small-format economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bsfbodegas
• Facebookfacebook.com/bodegassanfrancisco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bodegassanfrancisco

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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