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it’s time to
turn up the heat
on your business
Over the past 26 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. Now, we are looking to heat things up again by offering franchise opportunities for select operators who are seeking a bold, exciting growth concept with proven returns.
Tijuana Flats has grown to 130 locations in six very lucky states. We are excited to take “Tex-Mex For All” 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*
130 Locations in 6 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*
130 Locations in 6 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 6 states
and growing
Tijuana Flats has grown to 130 locations in six very lucky states.
We are excited to bring
“Tex Mex For All” to even more people.
in 6 states
and growing
Tijuana Flats has grown to 130 restaurants
Locations in six very lucky states.
We are excited to bring
“Tex Mex For All” to even more people.
JOE CHRISTINA
Joe brings more than 40 years of expertise to this post. Prior to Tijuana Flats, he served as CEO of Church’s Texas Chicken, where he helped grow system-wide sales to over $1.2 billion. Prior to that he spent 28 years in the Burger King system at the executive level, running a division with $2 billion in sales, and as a franchise owner. Joe has a track record of delivering sustained revenue and profit growth.
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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).