Best location for a McDonald's in Barcelona

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for restaurant sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Restaurant in Barcelona — key figures

    Average investment
    €120,000 - €400,000
    Commercial rent
    €22-50/sqm
    Local competition index
    63/100
    Break-even
    20-42 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a McDonald's in Barcelona

    1. 1

      Barceloneta

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €30-50

      74
    2. 2

      Poblenou (22@)

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €4,000-8,000

      62
    3. 3

      Sant Antoni

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: €2,800-5,500

      62
    4. 4

      Eixample

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €28-45

      58
    5. 5

      Gràcia

      High footfall, weak fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: €22-38

      51
    6. 6

      El Born

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €30-48

      49

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by McDonald's; the figures above are category estimates for Barcelona, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    McDonald's in Barcelona: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a McDonald's in Barcelona?

    Barceloneta scores 74/100 for restaurant locations in Barcelona, ahead of Poblenou (22@) (62/100) and Sant Antoni (62/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Barcelona rank highest for a quick service restaurant?

    Barceloneta (74/100), Poblenou (22@) (62/100), Sant Antoni (62/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a quick service restaurant in Barcelona?

    Total investment for a restaurant runs €120,000 - €400,000, with commercial rent around €22-50/sqm. McDonald's franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a quick service restaurant in Barcelona take to break even?

    Typically 20-42 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 18-35%.

    How competitive is Barcelona for this category?

    The local competition index is 63/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Barcelona should a McDonald's franchisee avoid?

    El Born scores lowest at 49/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type.

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