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QdobaFranchise Cost 2026

Qdoba franchise cost in the US (2026): $235K–$898K investment · $20K franchise fee · 5% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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Market position · dine-in QSR cohort

Qdoba operates one of this cohort's growing breadth networks, with customer response in the middle band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

FRAN•ticc SofterMiddleStrongerFocusedGrowing breadthBroadLoved specialist Established leaderCustomer response — review-weighted rating Network size — outlets in the US → bands are relative to this cohort, not absoluteChick-fil-ACulver'sDenny'sIHOPMcDonald'sJack in the BoxWendy'sDave's Hot Chicken
FRAN•ticc SofterMiddleStrongerFocusedGrowing breadthBroadCustomer response — review-weighted rating Network size — outlets in the US → bands are relative to this cohort, not absoluteQdoba
Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.
Qdobafranchise-ownedIHOPfranchise-ownedDenny'sfranchise-ownedMcDonald'sfranchise-ownedChick-fil-ACulver'sfranchise-ownedWendy'sfranchise-ownedJack in the Boxfranchise-ownedDave's Hot Chickenfranchise-owned
Qdoba and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
BrandBreadthResponse
Qdobafranchise-owned Growing breadth Middle
McDonald'sfranchise-owned Broad Softer
Jack in the Boxfranchise-owned Growing breadth Softer
Dave's Hot Chickenfranchise-owned Focused Stronger

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort
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Frequently asked · Qdoba
What does a Qdoba franchise cost in the US?
The total investment for a Qdoba franchise for the Traditional Restaurant format is $548K–$1.3M. That total includes a $40K franchise fee.
What royalty does Qdoba charge?
Qdoba charges a 5% royalty. A separate 4.5% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a Qdoba franchise need?
A Qdoba outlet needs from 1500 sq ft for the Traditional Restaurant format.
How many Qdoba outlets are there in the US?
Qdoba operates 652 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1995.
Who is eligible for a Qdoba franchise?
You will need capital of at least $548K, a site of 1500+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; ~2-mile protected radius under Franchise Agreement (negotiable); no exclusivity under Development Agreement.
What training and support does Qdoba provide?
Qdoba provides 49 days of formal training. Supply chain: Single approved-supplier / single-distributor network (franchisor is not itself a supplier).
How long is the Qdoba franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: 10-yr term (may be shorter); one renewal if not in default + remodel + new fee + new agreement (terms may differ). Renewal fee: $10K.
How does a Qdoba franchisee earn?
A Qdoba franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet across its 2 formats (Traditional Restaurant, Non-Traditional Restaurant). You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
Is the Qdoba franchise offer genuine?
Qdoba's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://qdobafranchise.com/. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.
How current is Qdoba's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Qdoba's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.
Is a Qdoba franchise SBA-eligible?
Qdoba is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many Qdoba units opened and closed recently?
Qdoba's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 57 openings and 18 franchised-unit exits: 1 not renewed, 8 reacquired by the franchisor and 9 ceased operations for other reasons. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Qdoba requires a minimum investment of $235K under a NON-TRADITIONAL QDOBA RESTAURANT (1) model. Qdoba operates 652 outlets across the US, established in 1995. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

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Qdoba is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Qdoba Franchise Formats Available in the US

Compare Qdoba with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Qdoba: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Qdoba operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/qdoba.html for the full interactive prospectus.