5/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

3 /10
Higher than 77% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
Qdoba Restaurant Corporation grants franchises for the operation of quick-service or fastcasual Mexican restaurants under the service mark Qdoba, and variations on that mark. Our franchises offer you the right and duty to operate a Qdoba restaurant business under the terms and conditions of a franchise agreement.
Company Background
Qdoba is a Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant that offers an enjoyable dining experience for the whole family. They are committed to serving fresh, made-to-order food with bold flavors and endless combinations. Qdoba is known for being fun, fast, friendly, delicious, and affordable. The company helps people get together to celebrate life's moments while enjoying their favorite foods.
Franchise Opportunity
Qdoba is one of the fastest growing Mexican restaurant concepts in the US. Our success is due to our unique concept, superior quality and flavorful food, convenient locations, value pricing and excellent service. We're looking for franchisees who are ready to take their career to the next level by becoming a part of something special with Qdoba! At Qdoba we strive to provide you with an opportunity that will allow your passion for people and business innovation to flourish while providing you with significant personal financial rewards. If this sounds like it might be right for you then let's talk about how we can work together on a mutually beneficial agreement that will help both of us achieve our goals!
Corporate Structure
Qdoba is a Colorado corporation. Qdoba conducts business under its corporate name and the trade name “Qdoba,” “Qdoba Mexican Eats,” “Qdoba Mexican Grill,” and variations on those names (collectively, “Qdoba”). Qdoba’s business address and official place of business is 350 Camino De La Reina, Suite 400, San Diego, California 92108. The addresses of Qdoba’s agents for service of process are listed on Exhibit C. On March 21, 2018, all shares of stock in Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a Colorado corporation, were purchased from Jack in the Box Inc. by Quidditch Acquisition, Inc. Previously, on September 27, 2015, Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a Delaware corporation, merged into ZRC Operations Company, Inc., a Colorado corporation, and simultaneously changed its name to “Qdoba Restaurant Corporation.”

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. QSR Industry

$1,103,273 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2020

$1,103,273
$173,917
Industry Low
$2,256,060
Industry High

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

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Distribution of Qdoba Mexican Eats Franchisees

Qdoba Mexican Eats Franchise System Development in 2025

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Qdoba Mexican Eats business?
Franchisees typically require at least $548,100 to $1,294,000 investment to get their Qdoba Mexican Eats business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Qdoba Mexican Eats?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $40,000 in fees directly to Qdoba Mexican Eats in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Qdoba Mexican Eats franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Qdoba Mexican Eats business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Qdoba Mexican Eats unit is approximately $1,103,273. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Qdoba Mexican Eats unit? What is my contractual commitment?
The standard length for an initial franchise contract is 10 years. Renewals are also generally 10 years

Accessibility

3 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $548,100 to $1,294,000 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the QSR industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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