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Over the past 29 years, our growth has been a strategic slow burn that has created lower build-out costs, fresher ingredients, wider Tex-Mex menu selections, an unmatched hot sauce bar, latest technology, and an awesome guest experience. We aren’t your typical fast casual concept. Our unique model has made us one of the Southeast’s most popular growth concepts since 1995.
Tijuana Flats has grown to nearly 100 locations in four very lucky states. We are excited to take the brand nationwide.
tex-mexdaze
still the hottest category
Americans love Mexican food, and that love
affair is only growing stronger each year.
- The US Mexican restaurant industry is $66.9 billion and growing
- 22.5% market size growth in 2021
- 4% annual growth each year since 2016
- Grubhub, Door Dash, and Uber Eats revealed their 2020 top orders and Tex-Mex dishes made each list
- The average customer spends between $15 to $20 at a Mexican restaurant
Source: Industry Stats IBISWorld
tex-mexdaze
still the hottest category
Americans love Mexican food, and that love
affair is only growing stronger each year.
- The US Mexican restaurant industry is $66.9 billion and growing
- 22.5% market size growth in 2021
- 4% annual growth each year since 2016
- Grubhub, Door Dash, and Uber Eats revealed their 2020 top orders and Tex-Mex dishes made each list
- The average customer spends between $15 to $20 at a Mexican restaurant
Source: Industry Stats IBISWorld
Average Franchise Unit Volume $1.447M*
Nearly 100 Locations in 5 States and Growing
Top 500 Chain by Restaurant Business 2020
Southeast’s most popular growth
concepts since 1995
Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2018
National Restaurant Association 2018
Restaurant Neighbor Award
Ranked #4 in Best Casual Tacos by
Insider in 2017
Average Franchise Unit Volume $1.447M*
Nearly 100 Locations in 5 States and Growing
Top 500 Chain by Restaurant Business 2020
Southeast’s most popular growth
concepts since 1995
Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2018
National Restaurant Association 2018
Restaurant Neighbor Award
Ranked #4 in Best Casual Tacos by
Insider in 2017
*Tijuana Flats FDD 2022
GRAB THIS
FRANCHISING
OPPORTUNITY
BY THE CHIP AND DIP IT!
Tijuana Flats unveiled our new hi-tech prototype that not only looks good but also boosts efficiency through new design and technology. The design includes 64 seats indoors, plus a patio, but really adds something spicy with features like digital menu boards and digital pickup status boards. The new kitchen kicks it up a notch, redesigning the layout to maximize output.
craving a business that is
different
recipe for success
the ideal
candidate
Experience
3+ Locations
to the Community
and Professional
the numbers
the numbers
Investment costs vary based on the
market and site selection.
THE RANGE IS $490,050-$878,000
in 5 states
and growing
Tijuana Flats has grown to nearly 100 locations in five very lucky states.
We are excited to take the brand nationwide.
in 5 states
and growing
Tijuana Flats has grown to nearly 100 restaurants
Locations in five very lucky states.
We are excited to take the brand nationwide.
Jim Greco
Prior to Tijuana Flats, Jim used his special sauce to unlock the full potential of brands and businesses in the restaurant, food manufacturing and service industries, including having held the title of CEO at both Bruegger’s and Sbarro. Now, he’s using his recipe for success to stoke the fire of brand love around Tijuana Flats to we can be better than ever.
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WHAT IF I DON'T CURRENLTY OWN RESTAURANTS BUT HAVE OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE?
WHAT IS THE UPFRONT INVESTMENT COST FOR A FRANCHISE?
The franchise fee is $40,000 per unit, with a three-unit commitment. The franchise fee is payable in two parts: half on executing the development agreement and half upon lease execution.
WHAT ARE YOUR ROYALTY AND MARKETING FEES?
WHAT IS AN AVERAGE BUILD-OUT COST TO OPEN A TIJUANA FLATS?
While construction costs vary depending upon market and state, the average start-up cost for a Flats ranges between $490,050-$878,000. Further details and summaries are available in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).