Qdoba Mexican Eats

$QMEDF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
Locations827
Franchisee Count652
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$548,100
Item 7 Midpoint$921,050
Item 7 High$1,294,000
Royalty FeesFive percent (5%) of gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund4.5%
Sold Not Open14
ParentQdoba Franchisor LLC
PE / InvestorButterfly Equity LP
Founded1995
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business31
Began Franchising1997
HQSan Diego, CA
Executives19
LinksWeb
Main Phone(858) 766-4900
Email
FDD IssuedDecember 9, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Qdoba operates and offers franchises for the operation of high-quality, Mexican-themed quick-service or fast-casual restaurants where guests customize burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, quesadillas, and nachos with fresh ingredients prepared in-house.

Franchisees must use specified computer systems including a POS system, KDS hardware, and back office software, with costs for a POS system estimated between $24,000 and $35,000, and ongoing maintenance costs under $17,000 annually.

Qdoba operates and offers franchises for the operation of high-quality, Mexican-themed quick-service or fast-casual restaurants where guests customize burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, quesadillas, and nachos with fresh ingredients prepared in-house.

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