QDOBA FRANCHISOR
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $10,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $548,100 – $1,294,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 5% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | CA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | QDOBA FRANCHISOR LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2024-12-20 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 613 (Item 20, p.60) |
| Brand website | https://www.qdoba.com |
About QDOBA FRANCHISOR
We became the franchisor of the Qdoba restaurant system in the United States, and began offering Qdoba franchises, on November 28, 2023 as part of the Securitization Transaction, which is described below. Qdoba’s Business Qdoba operates and offers franchises for the operation of high-quality,… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 447 | 286 | 733 |
| 2023 | 571 | 176 | 747 |
| 2024 | 613 | 164 | 777 |
Source: Item 20, p.60 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 12 (Item 20, p.60 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 27 (Item 20, p.60 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.15 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.15 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Two disclosed actions: Q of Hasbrouck Heights v. Qdoba (settled in 2023 with $600k payment and royalty reduction) and Fiesta Ventures v. Qdoba (filed Nov 2024, pending, involving termination disputes). (Item 3, p.15 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $1,694,748 (Item 19, p.56 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $1,614,149 (Item 19, p.56 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $417,422 – $5,492,729 (Item 19, p.56 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.47 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.47 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees receive a protected territory, generally a two-mile radius, where Qdoba will not establish new restaurants, subject to exceptions for non-traditional locations and pre-existing outlets. (Item 12, p.43 of the FDD)
Training: The DO program is scheduled based on need, is approximately seven (7) weeks (315 hours) long, contingent on role, experience, speed to proficiency, and begins with an orientation at a certified training location to be determined by us. (Item 11, p.32 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Management and Operating Techniques advice
- Sample Accounting Materials
- Inspections
- Technical Setup and Configuration Project Management
- Manuals (Operating Manuals)
Source: Item 11, p.32 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | San Diego, CA (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 29 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 28 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.48 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 164 (Item 20, p.60 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask QDOBA FRANCHISOR directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with QDOBA FRANCHISOR
Put QDOBA FRANCHISOR on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.