grupo el Pósito

What grupo el Pósito does

Grupo El Pósito is a privately-held Spanish restaurant group founded in 1973 in Cambrils and operated through the legal entity Pósito 2, S.L. The group operates four dining venues in the Costa Dorada region of Catalonia — El Pósito de Cambrils (the flagship, established 1973), El Pósito del Serrallo (Tarragona fishing pier), El Pósito de La Pineda (Vila-seca, upcoming opening), and Bar del Pósito (Cambrils) — specialising in traditional Catalan marinera cuisine based on recipes inherited from parents and onboard cooking traditions. A signature offering is a 90% gluten-free menu, positioned as a differentiator versus other traditional seafood restaurants.

The business is built around in-restaurant dining as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by phone-based takeaway (15% discount), online gift cards (€150, €75, €35 denominations), curated group menus for celebrations and corporate events, and the Aproppòsit sub-brand, which sells sustainable, fair-trade, and local-proximity products through a separate e-commerce site (apropposit.com). Operations are supported by a 48.4kW photovoltaic installation for self-consumption, co-funded through Catalan and EU energy-efficiency programs, and by a 2023 EU-funded digital marketing initiative aimed at international tourist positioning.

The group's customer base is entirely B2C, comprising local residents, domestic tourists, and international visitors to the Costa Daurada. Marketing channels are limited to owned social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), the company website, and Tripadvisor; no enterprise, B2B, or institutional customers are named. The company is family-operated with a reported headcount of 7, no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public financial reporting.

Name

grupo el Pósito

Legal name

Pósito 2, S.L.

Website

https://elposito.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grupo El Pósito is a family-operated Spanish restaurant group founded in 1973 that operates four Catalan seafood restaurants in the Costa Dorada, serving individual diners, groups, and tourists with a 90% gluten-free menu and an online sustainable-products sub-brand, Aproppòsit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Seafood QSR (THAFAAAH)

Keywords

• Traditional seafood cuisine
• Restaurant operations
• Gluten-free dining
• Marinera seafood restaurants
• Sustainable hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambrils

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from food and beverage sales at four restaurant locations in Cambrils and Tarragona region
2. Takeaway Service: Takeaway orders with 15% discount, sold directly through phone orders
3. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift cards available in €150, €75, and €35 denominations for restaurant experiences
4. Group Menus: Curated group menus for celebrations, corporate events, and private gatherings
5. Aproppòsit Products: Online sales of sustainable local products through aproposit.com

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo El Pósito (legal entity Pósito 2, S.L.) is a family-run restaurant group founded in 1973 that operates four traditional marinera (seafood) cuisine restaurants across Cambrils, Tarragona, and Vila-seca in the Costa Daurada region of Catalonia, Spain. The group offers a 90% gluten-free menu focused on local seafood and regional ingredients, and operates a sub-brand called Aproppòsit that sells sustainable, locally-sourced food products.

Product overview

Grupo El Pòsit is a restaurant group operating four establishments in the Costa Daurada region of Catalonia, Spain: El Pòsit de Cambrils (flagship, est. 1973), El Pòsit del Serrallo in Tarragona, El Pòsit de La Pineda (forthcoming opening), and Bar del Pòsit in Cambrils. The group specializes in traditional marinera cuisine using fresh, local, and organic ingredients. Complementary offerings include gift cards, group dining menus, takeaway service (15% discount), and the sustainable products sub-brand Aproppòsit. The portfolio also features 90% gluten-free menu options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aproppòsit: A brand born from the commitment to the territory, winemakers, and local producers for fairer and more sustainable trade. Offers sustainable, fair trade, and proximity products online.

Products and services

• El Pòsit de Cambrils Flagship restaurant in Cambrils serving traditional Catalan marinera (seafood) cuisine with a 90% gluten-free menu for individual diners, families, and group bookings.
• El Pòsit del Serrallo Restaurant in Tarragona's Serrallo district specializing in traditional marinera seafood cuisine, serving individual diners and groups.
• El Pòsit de La Pineda Restaurant in La Pineda (Vila-seca) offering the group's traditional marinera seafood menu and 90% gluten-free options.
• Bar del Pòsit Bar-restaurant in Cambrils offering a more casual seafood-focused experience within the Grupo El Pósito portfolio.
• Aproppòsit Retail sub-brand and online store of Grupo El Pósito selling sustainable, locally-sourced food products from the Costa Daurada region to consumers.
• Tarjetas Regalo (Gift Cards) Gift cards that can be purchased and redeemed at any restaurant in the Grupo El Pósito group, available online for individual gift-givers and corporate buyers.
• Menús para Grupos (Group Menus) Pre-set group dining menus for celebrations, corporate events, and family gatherings hosted at the group's restaurants.
• Servicio para Llevar (Takeaway Service) Takeaway service allowing customers to order from Grupo El Pósito restaurants via phone and pick up, with a 15% discount applied to takeaway orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% gluten-free menu options available
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Programa TIC CÁMARAS 2023minorOthers · 1 January 2023Digital marketing support program from Cámara de Comercio de Tarragona for international market positioning and online presence improvement
• Programa COMPETITIVIDAD TURÍSTICA 2023minorOthers · 1 January 2023Tourism competitiveness program from Cámara de Comercio de Tarragona for improving online positioning in international markets
• Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER)minorOthers · 1 January 2023European Regional Development Fund providing support for SME competitiveness improvement and digital marketing plan implementation
• Institut Català d'EnergiaminorOthersCatalan Energy Institute supporting photovoltaic installation project for self-consumption of 48.4kW capacity
• Unión Europea - Next Generation EUminorOthersEU recovery fund supporting sustainable mobility and energy efficiency projects (photovoltaic installation and efficient/sustainable mobility)

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• El Campero: Long-established Spanish seafood restaurant in Barbate (Cádiz) famous for atún rojo (tuna) and traditional pescaíto frito. Comparable as a multi-generational, family-run seafood restaurant group with strong regional brand equity and a heritage-driven cuisine identity, though geographically focused on Andalusia rather than Catalonia.
• Grupo Sagardi: Hospitality group founded in Barcelona specializing in Basque/Cantabrian seafood and grilled fish across multiple restaurant locations in Spain and internationally. Closest comparable to Grupo El Pòsit in cuisine focus (traditional northern-Spanish seafood), multi-site restaurant model, and Catalonia presence.
• Bodega 1900 (Albert Adrià): Barcelona-based traditional vermouth bar and seafood tapas restaurant by chef Albert Adrià, part of the elBarri restaurant group. Comparable as a Catalonia-rooted, traditional seafood-focused full-service concept with strong culinary heritage positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Martín Berasategui: Multi-Michelin-starred Basque seafood restaurant group led by chef Martín Berasategui with multiple locations across Spain. Comparable in the seafood cuisine category and Spanish full-service dining, though operating at the premium/luxury end rather than the accessible heritage seafood positioning of El Pòsit.
• Restaurante Botín: Historic Madrid restaurant (founded 1725) recognized as one of the world's oldest continuously operating restaurants, specializing in traditional Castilian cuisine including roast suckling pig and lamb. Comparable as a high-heritage, traditional Spanish full-service restaurant with strong tourism appeal and decades-long brand recognition.
• Andilana Group: Spanish hospitality group operating multiple restaurant concepts across Catalonia and broader Spain. Comparable as a multi-brand, multi-site Spanish restaurant operator with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine and Catalonia presence, though broader in concept than El Pòsit's seafood specialization.

Regional players

• Casa Pepe (Casa Pepe de la Judería): Traditional Andalusian seafood and Mediterranean cuisine restaurant group based in Córdoba with multiple locations. Comparable as a multi-location, heritage Spanish seafood restaurant operator with a focus on regional traditional cuisine, though serving a different Spanish region.
• Bar Cañete: Long-standing traditional Barcelona seafood and tapas bar in La Rambla area. Comparable as a Catalonia-rooted traditional seafood dining venue with high foot-traffic tourist appeal and a heritage brand positioning similar to El Pòsit's 'marinera' identity.
• Can Paixano (Can Paixano / La Fonda del Port): Historic cava and seafood bar in Barcelona's Barceloneta neighborhood operating since 1890. Comparable as a Catalonia-based heritage seafood and dining venue with strong tourist and local appeal, operating in a similar full-service traditional seafood niche.
• La Cova Fumada: Iconic traditional Barceloneta seafood and tapas bar in Barcelona's port district, family-run with decades of heritage. Comparable as a Catalonia-based, family-operated traditional seafood venue with strong local brand loyalty and proximity to fishing culture, though single-location rather than multi-site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_tKWNVUXXyS-094ePJt_Aw
• Facebookfacebook.com/elpositoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/elpositoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-el-p-sito

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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