Qdoba Mexican Eats

$QMEDF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
ParentNew MRC Holdings, LLC
PE / InvestorButterfly Equity LP
Founded1995
Completeness21/34 (62%)
Years in Business30
Began Franchising1997
HQSan Diego, CA
Executives3
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Main Phone
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FDD IssuedDecember 9, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDD2022 🔒
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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.

Qdoba Franchisor LLC is a Delaware limited liability company formed in September 2023, with key executives including CEO John C. Cywinski and CFO Mel Tucker. The company operates under the Qdoba brand and has a significant number of franchised locations.

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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Fees & Investment
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Unit Count & Growth
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
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Litigation & Disclosures
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