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Lorena, owner of a café: "Between rent, wages, social security, and fixed expenses, it's about 7,700 euros"
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Lorena, owner of a café: "Between rent, wages, social security, and fixed expenses, it's about 7,700 euros"

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General6 September 2026 at 05:00

Lorena is the owner of a cafeteria and revealed that her monthly fixed costs are around 7,700 euros, including rent, salaries, social security, and other expenses. These numbers illustrate the difficult financial reality faced by many restaurant establishment owners.

Currently, few people decide to undertake and open their own business, especially in the hospitality sector. The article suggests that the current economic situation does not favor this type of entrepreneurial initiative.

The restaurant and hotel sector presents particularly significant challenges for those who wish to prosper in the business world. The combination of high costs and tight margins makes the survival of these businesses increasingly complicated.

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