288. Tijuana Flats

Sep 28, 2022
Sep 28, 2022 Updated Apr 10, 2023

Last Year Rank: 264
Investment Range: $490,050 - $878,000
Initial Investment: $52,500 - $350,000
Category: Restaurant

Company Description

Tex-Mex chain Tijuana Flats got its start in Winter Park, Florida, after founder Brian Wheeler convinced his dad to loan him the money. (His dad, Chester, later decided to leave a corporate career to serve as CFO at his son’s company.) The fast-casual concept sells an array of tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other Mexican-inspired fare, plus many units offer beer. Community involvement is core to the brand, and the Just in Queso Foundation supports people in times of need, particularly children and military service members.

Company Statistics

Global Sales: $158,944,804
US Units: 125
International Units: 0
Total Units: 125
Percent Franchised: 16%
% International Units: 0%
US Franchised Units: 20
International Franchised Units: 0
Sales Growth %: 14.5%
Unit Growth %: 0.0%

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Company Description

Tijuana FlatsTex-Mex for All is opening franchise opportunities to select operators seeking a bold and exciting growth concept with proven returns.

With lower build costs, fresher ingredients, wider Tex-Mex menu selections, an unmatched hot sauce bar and an awesome guest experience, it’s no secret that we’re not your typical fast casual restaurant. Our menu is packed with flavor and includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, churro bites and so much more.

We believe you must roll deep and care hard. To us that means working hard and caring deeply about the people in our company, our restaurants and our communities.