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Buy a Qdoba Restaurant Corporation Franchise

QDOBA Mexican Eats, founded over 30 years ago and headquartered in San Diego, is America’s #2 fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand with approximately 800 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Known for its fresh, customizable menu featuring burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads, QDOBA emphasizes high-quality ingredients prepared in-house daily, including signature items like 3-cheese queso and handcrafted guacamole at no extra charge. The brand has earned top honors, including being voted “Best Fast Casual Restaurant” by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for six consecutive years. Backed by over 25 years of proven success, QDOBA is aggressively expanding through franchise development agreements nationwide, including traditional and non-traditional venues such as airports, universities, and military bases. Flexible store formats ranging from 500 to 2,000 square feet allow franchisees to fit QDOBA into diverse real estate opportunities.

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Why buy a Qdoba Restaurant Corporation Franchise?

Investing in QDOBA offers entry into a proven, nationally recognized fast-casual brand with strong unit economics, averaging over $2.48 million in top quartile average unit volume. The brand’s flexible store formats and expanding footprint provide diverse growth opportunities. Franchisees gain access to comprehensive training, marketing support, and a collaborative franchise community. With accelerating franchise development agreements and strategic expansion into new markets and non-traditional venues, QDOBA presents a compelling opportunity to partner with a leader poised for long-term success in the competitive fast-casual Mexican dining sector.

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $30,000

    • Total Initial Investment

      $489,200 – $2,282,609

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • 178 – 360 hours (mostly on-the-job)

    • 9 – 14 hours classroom

    • Ongoing support

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    QDOBA provides robust franchisee support including site selection assistance, lease negotiation, grand opening guidance, and ongoing operational training. Franchisees benefit from extensive marketing programs encompassing national and local advertising, SEO, social media campaigns, and co-op advertising. Proprietary technology and operational systems streamline store management, while dedicated development officers assist multi-unit operators. The brand fosters strong franchisee relationships and offers strategic incentives to support growth and profitability.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    QDOBA has been ranked among the top fast-casual brands by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for five consecutive years and featured in Franchise Times Top 400. It has consistently earned recognition as USA TODAY’s “Best Fast Casual Restaurant” for six years running. The brand also appears on the QSR Top 50 Brands list and Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchises, reflecting its strong market presence and franchisee satisfaction.

  3. Industry / Market

    The fast-casual Mexican segment is expanding rapidly, driven by consumer demand for fresh, customizable, and convenient dining options. QDOBA’s focus on quality ingredients, bold flavors, and flexible store formats positions it to capitalize on this growing $50+ billion market. The brand’s expansion into non-traditional venues and multi-unit franchise agreements further accelerates growth, with over 500 development commitments and plans for 33+ new restaurants in 2025 alone.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal QDOBA franchisee is a motivated multi-unit operator or entrepreneur with experience in quick-service or fast-casual restaurants, capable of managing multiple locations and scaling operations. Strong leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for delivering quality customer experiences are essential. Financially, franchisees should have sufficient capital to invest in store development and growth, with access to prime real estate opportunities.

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