In the heart of Madrid, Sebas JuntoroThe owner of several restaurants raised the alarm about Actual situation Subordinate Hospitality in Spain. He warned in a video clip broadcast on social media that Traditional bar model It may disappear in the coming years if the conditions that are stifling it are not reversed.
His statements reflect growing concern in the sector: High operating costs, Tax pressure And a Little change between generations. According to Juntoro, these factors push many hoteliers to their limits. “The bar that was actually serving bravas and chopitos He has no futureHe confirms, pointing out that keeping the store open has become… Indefensible.
Point of no return
Far from being an isolated opinion, it is Analysis sets the focus In one Structural trend. Many companies They are working on the brink of closureWhile the hospitality profession is becoming extinct among new generations. Juntoro poses a compelling question: “How much time do we have left? Ten years? Fifteen?”
In his speech, he highlighted Emotional and physical weight Profession: Endless daysminimum margins and Organizational context Which, he asserts, “were not created to live.” He adds that a large part of the problem lies in… Lack of real support to Small hospitalityand he is the one who creates Social fabric From neighborhoods and cities.
Factors that accelerate collapse
- High tax burden: Taxes, licenses, and regulations that punish small business owners.
- High operating costs: From raw materials to rents and salaries.
- Lack of generational change: New generations are avoiding the business model that demands a lot and pays little.
- Competition from large chains: Expansion of franchises takes the share of neighboring bars.
The risk of losing cultural heritage
If this process continues, Spain could lose part of it, Juntoro warns Gastronomic identity. “What’s coming is Hospitality is soulless: Fast food chains “Clone bars,” he warns.
His words reflect the concern shared by thousands of people Self-employed workers in the country. Although the sector represents an essential part of… Economy and employmentmany voices agree that they do not take Necessary measures To protect their survival.
Consumer appeal
In the face of pessimism, he made a concrete proposal: Support local businesses. “Go to that regular bar, the one that gave you so much without asking for anything,” he urges you. In his opinion, Consumers have the power To influence The fate of the sector With your daily decisions.
Meanwhile, many businesses choose to hang the banner “””””””””””””””””””unable to bear Financial pressures. Gonturo’s question is still open: How much time is left for hospitality as we know it?