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Qdoba

Quick-service and fast-casual Mexican restaurants serving customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, quesadillas, and nachos, along with chips, dips, drinks, and catering, through in-store, drive-thru, pickup, curbside, and digital ordering channels.

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Brand highlights

  • CEOJohn C. Cywinski
  • Headquarters350 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Year founded1995
  • Year started franchising1997
  • IndustryFast Food
  • Locations open777 (+38 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$545,500 - $1,294,000
  • Franchise fee$40,000
  • RoyaltyFive percent (5%) of gross sales
  • Brand fundCurrently two and three-quarter percent (2.75%) of gross sales for franchisees and one and three-quarters percent (1.75%) of gross sales for licensees.
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-12-20

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Location data

Total locations777
Franchise locations613
Corporate locations164
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