The expansion of the Colombian coffee chain, Juan Valdez, in Spain may be hindered by a severe lack of available commercial properties. Current availability of retail spaces in Madrid is at a historic low of around 1%. Barcelona faces a slightly better, but still limited, 2% availability rate. This scarcity poses a significant obstacle for the coffee chain looking to establish new locations within the country. Experts suggest the limited options could slow down Juan Valdez's planned growth trajectory in the Spanish market. The challenging real estate landscape is impacting various businesses seeking physical storefronts. Finding suitable locations in key cities like Madrid and Barcelona is proving increasingly difficult due to the tight market.