We were born, we Live, and we Invest in Puerto Rico.
Our people drive us. Discover how Empresas Fonalledas contributes across various areas.
Empresas Fonalledas consists of a privately owned group of companies in Puerto Rico with a tradition of business excellence that began in the 19th century.
The group's assets include properties in urban, suburban, and rural areas, dairy farming operations, a fresh milk and juice drink processing and bottling plant, soft-serve premium ice cream retail chain, a plastic manufacturing company. a super-regional shopping center in the heart of San Juan, a regional shopping center in Ponce, three office buildings and the company that operates Starbucks stores in Puerto Rico, among others. Together, these companies contribute significantly to Puerto Rico’s economy and are promoters of education, art, and culture through the philanthropic organizations that are part of the group. Empresas Fonalledas, Inc. provides services to its sister businesses. In 2015, we created a Transparency initiative about our group of companies, where we demonstrate with Actions our Commitment to our country Puerto Rico (TAC). This corporate communication channel evolved in July 2023, with their respective Facebook and X (Twitter) pages to Empresas Fonalledas to be aligned with the identity of this website and to further strengthen our communication ties.
Plaza Las Américas
It is the largest shopping center in the Caribbean, where you can go shopping, dine at any of its more than 50 restaurants or food establishments, enjoy in one of its 15 movie theaters, and visit Dave & Buster's. With the three anchor stores Macy's, JCPenney and Sears, in addition to more than 250 stores, Plaza Las Américas has the largest variety of local stores and internationally recognized brands that exist under one roof in Puerto Rico. In addition, on the third level of the Central Atrium, visitors can appreciate and purchase arts and crafts created by local artisans all year long at the Paseo Cultural Ricardo Alegría and buy agricultural products on weekends at La Placita@PLAZA.
Plaza Las Américas
It is the largest shopping center in the Caribbean, where you can go shopping, dine at any of its more than 50 restaurants or food establishments, enjoy in one of its 15 movie theaters, and visit Dave & Buster's. With the three anchor stores Macy's, JCPenney and Sears, in addition to more than 250 stores, Plaza Las Américas has the largest variety of local stores and internationally recognized brands that exist under one roof in Puerto Rico. In addition, on the third level of the Central Atrium, visitors can appreciate and purchase arts and crafts created by local artisans all year long at the Paseo Cultural Ricardo Alegría and buy agricultural products on weekends at La Placita@PLAZA.
Plaza Del Caribe
It is the most important shopping center in the South and Southwest region of Puerto Rico with two anchor stores, Macy's and JCPenney, and more than 110 national, local, and international stores. In addition, it has over 25 places to dine, a gym and a 10-screen movie theater. The offer expands on weekends with Puerto Rican arts and crafts that can be purchased at the Balcón Artesanal and with agricultural products at PLACITA@PLAZA.
Plaza Del Caribe
It is the most important shopping center in the South and Southwest region of Puerto Rico with two anchor stores, Macy's and JCPenney, and more than 110 national, local, and international stores. In addition, it has over 25 places to dine, a gym and a 10-screen movie theater. The offer expands on weekends with Puerto Rican arts and crafts that can be purchased at the Balcón Artesanal and with agricultural products at PLACITA@PLAZA.
Vaquería Tres Monjitas
With more than 100 years of history, Vaquería Tres Monjitas is one of the two fresh milk processors established in Puerto Rico and the only one with 100% Puerto Rican capital. Throughout its history, we have been pioneers in the process of establishing and improving milk quality standards in Puerto Rico. We are committed to innovation in our processes and products to satisfy the changing desires and needs of our consumers.
We are constantly expanding our product portfolio, entering segments that include juice and fruit drinks, water, ice cream, and fresh milk derivatives such as yogurt and heavy cream, among others. We also distribute relevant products for our market such as margarine and coconut milk under the Tres Monjitas brand, in addition to a variety of recognized brands.
Vaquería Tres Monjitas
With more than 100 years of history, Vaquería Tres Monjitas is one of the two fresh milk processors established in Puerto Rico and the only one with 100% Puerto Rican capital. Throughout its history, we have been pioneers in the process of establishing and improving milk quality standards in Puerto Rico. We are committed to innovation in our processes and products to satisfy the changing desires and needs of our consumers.
We are constantly expanding our product portfolio, entering segments that include juice and fruit drinks, water, ice cream, and fresh milk derivatives such as yogurt and heavy cream, among others. We also distribute relevant products for our market such as margarine and coconut milk under the Tres Monjitas brand, in addition to a variety of recognized brands.
Baristas del Caribe, LLC
Starbucks arrived in Puerto Rico in 2002, with its first store in Old San Juan. In 2015, the company signed a licensing agreement with the local company Baristas del Caribe, LLC, to operate Starbucks stores in Puerto Rico. Currently, 34 stores operate in Puerto Rico in San Juan, Guaynabo, Caguas, Carolina, Bayamón, Dorado, Ponce, Santa Isabel, Mayagüez and Hatillo. Through a commitment to excellence and values, together with its "partners" (employees), the Starbucks brand embraces its mission: With every cup, with every conversation, and with every community, we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection.
Baristas del Caribe, LLC
Starbucks arrived in Puerto Rico in 2002, with its first store in Old San Juan. In 2015, the company signed a licensing agreement with the local company Baristas del Caribe, LLC, to operate Starbucks stores in Puerto Rico. Currently, 30 stores operate in Puerto Rico in San Juan, Guaynabo, Caguas, Carolina, Bayamón, Dorado, Ponce, Santa Isabel, and Mayagüez. Through a commitment to excellence and values, together with its "partners" (employees), the Starbucks brand embraces its mission of inspiring and nurturing the human spirit: one person, one cup and one community at a time.
Soft & Creamy
Soft & Creamy emerged in 1980 as the first soft-serve premium ice cream retail chain made 100% in Puerto Rico. Soft & Creamy opened at La Terraza in Plaza Las Américas and today has eleven stores in San Juan, Ponce, Guaynabo, Caguas, Bayamón, Barceloneta, and Carolina. In addition to its delicious soft ice cream, Soft & Creamy offers shakes, popsicles, hot desserts, and yogurt. In several of its stores and the leading supermarkets on the island, customers can also purchase Soft & Creamy to Go, to enjoy at home and at celebrations.
Soft & Creamy
Soft & Creamy emerged in 1980 as the first soft-serve premium ice cream retail chain made 100% in Puerto Rico. Soft & Creamy opened at La Terraza in Plaza Las Américas and today has eleven stores in San Juan, Ponce, Guaynabo, Caguas, Bayamón, Barceloneta, and Carolina. In addition to its delicious soft ice cream, Soft & Creamy offers shakes, popsicles, hot desserts, and yogurt. In several of its stores and the leading supermarkets on the island, customers can also purchase Soft & Creamy to Go, to enjoy at home and at celebrations.
Filantropía
Desde los años 60, ofrecemos ayudas económicas para estudios universitarios para estudiantes de escasos recursos. Este programa ha beneficiado a ____ estudiantes en los pasados ____ años.
Get to know the Mano Amiga
(Helping Hand) Program
The Mano Amiga Program, a joint initiative of Plaza Las Américas Foundation and Plaza Del Caribe Foundation, was created to contribute to Puerto Rico's social improvement by supporting the efforts of primarily non-profit entities related to the priorities of each of the foundations. Mano Amiga offers aid to art and culture, education, environmental protection, social welfare, and health programs.