A benefit of living in the U.S. is the world of foods available. One of the most popular forms of international cuisine in the U.S. is Mexican. A Mexican-inspired franchise concept to consider is Quesada Burritos & Tacos. The brand was established in 2014, and since then has expanded to over 170 locations across Canada. The projected build cost is between $350,000 – $450,000, and the capital required is $150,000 – $175,000. The one-time initial franchise fee is $30,000. Royalty fees are 6% of gross sales. The ideal franchise owner is passionate about great customer service and providing customer with a quality product. Since you'll be provided with great support and training, you don't need to have a lot of business experience in order to succeed in business.
In terms of support and training, you can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction. During this time, you'll learn everything you need to know to run the business properly, including marketing and advertising, hiring, managing finances, and more. You'll also be provided with grand opening support. Support and training are ongoing. Ideal locations are located in trades area of a minimum 50,000 population. Other locations that do well include shopping centers, entertainment centers, free-standing buildings in power centers, and street locations. The typical location ranges between 1,000 – 1,400 square feet with a patio. Franchisees can have urban and suburban locations as well as downtown corridor. The location should be in high traffic areas that have ample parking. The locations can be a new build a or a retro-fitted existing business.