Leading Mexican Fast Casual Brand Signs Multiple Agreements with Both New and Existing Operators Across the Nation
QDOBA Mexican Eats (QDOBA), the largest franchise opportunity in the fast-casual Mexican segment, has announced it has inked six franchise development agreements in 2023 thus far, each adding locations throughout Minneapolis, West Texas, Indiana, Maryland, Louisiana, and Colorado.
This announcement comes at an exciting time for QDOBA as the brand prioritizes its aggressive growth phase into major markets, with sights set on expanding to 2,000 units through new and existing franchise partners.
- The CEO of Falcons Fiesta is at the forefront of developing 15 locations in Minneapolis in conjunction with a six-unit refranchising effort.
- TEXMex, a new franchise group, is developing six locations in West Texas.
- Set2Win, LLC is developing four in the state of Louisiana.
- Tres Rouge Burros, LLC, an existing franchise group, is continuing to invest in growth with a six-unit refranchising effort in Colorado Springs.
- MyMetroCatering, LLC, an existing franchise group, is developing five locations in Maryland.
- EVVQdoba, LLC, an existing franchise group, is opening three locations in Indiana.
“Signing six agreements in key markets, especially a 15-pack for Minneapolis, is a major step forward for QDOBA. There is no denying that the Mexican restaurant sector is hot right now—the industry is thriving and creating opportunities for our franchise partners to persevere and capitalize on the market demand,” said Lori Osley, VP of Franchise Development for QDOBA. “I’m thrilled to see a growing number of multi-unit operators choose to partner with QDOBA and expand their footprint with the brand, which is only a testament to the strength and value that our current franchisees see in growing with us.”
The QDOBA franchise opportunity has flexible footprint options that allow the brand to work well in a variety of traditional and non-traditional venues. With several dayparts, broad consumer appeal, and a strong off-premise/catering business, franchisees are well-positioned for success with a strong corporate leadership team and continuous marketing and operations support behind them. QDOBA is prioritizing franchise growth in key markets such as Arizona, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Nevada, Tennessee, Kansas City and Texas.
For additional information about the QDOBA franchise opportunity, visit www.qdobafranchise.com.
About QDOBA Mexican Eats
QDOBA is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with more than 730+ locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Committed to bringing flavor to people’s lives, QDOBA uses ingredients freshly prepared in-house by hand throughout the day to create a variety of flavorful menu options. Guests can experience QDOBA’s delicious offerings by enjoying one of its chef-crafted signatures eats for convenience and ease, or by customizing their burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and salads to suit their tastes and cravings. Premium toppings can always be added to entrées at no extra charge, including signature 3-cheese queso and hand-crafted guacamole. For four years running, QDOBA has been voted the “Best Fast Casual Restaurant” as part of the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Discover more at www.QDOBA.com or on the QDOBA app, which is available for download on the iTunes App Store or Google Play. Fans can connect with QDOBA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok
