
Bubbakoo’s, Qdoba, Taco Bell Churn Out Sales Increases as Mexican Category Hits $23B
Growth for the Mexican category moderated slightly in 2025, with total sales of $23.4 billion from 13 franchises ranked on the Franchise Times Top 400.
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Growth for the Mexican category moderated slightly in 2025, with total sales of $23.4 billion from 13 franchises ranked on the Franchise Times Top 400.

For Qdoba Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro , the brand's identity starts with what customers see when they order.

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QDOBA has 827 units and plans to reach 2,000 restaurants in 10 years
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Apollo Global Management is reportedly in talks to acquire Qdoba from Butterfly Equity, while NRD Capital handles the majority stake acquisition of Super Chix.

The transaction will allow the chain to refinance debt, providing liquidity to help it reach 2,000 units and support investments in remodels and digital makelines.

The Mexican restaurant market is a strong environment for new businesses, with a growing market size and diverse range of franchise models available.

Another summer gone, the war in Ukraine rages on, the world is preparing for another round of Covid vaccines, inflation and gas prices are settling down, the U.K.

Modern Restaurant Concepts is acquiring QDOBA, the number one franchisor in the North American Mexican fast-casual space, in a merger with funds managed by Apollo.