The Next Big Thing In Mexican QSR? Real Mexican Food.
The Authenticity of a Taqueria, The Scalability of a Chipotle.
Why settle for anything less than the real thing? Cilantro Taco Grill is flipping the script on fast-casual by bringing authentic, taqueria-style Mexican food to the masses. Our easy-to-scale model, proven by 17 corporate locations in Chicago and 100+ signed units across the U.S., is proof that the future of Mexican food is real Mexican food. Founded by a Mexican-immigrant family and partnered with Pitbull, we’re not just serving food—we’re transforming the industry. Now, we’re looking for visionary partners to join us in shaping the future of fast-casual.
Where our franchisees are coming from:
Why This Jersey Mike’s Area Developer Franchised with Cilantro Taco Grill
Multi-state, multi-unit franchisee Hector Haget shares why he chose Cilantro Taco Grill and what makes it stand out from other Mexican concepts. Joining a roster of elite franchisees from brands like Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, Checkers, and Mountain Mike’s, Hector’s story highlights the difference. Download our free brochure to discover why Cilantro Taco Grill is attracting multi-unit franchisees from across the industry.
Numbers As Bold As Our Mission.
Estimated Initial Investment*
Low Start-up Costs
$381,000 – $884,000
*As shown in Item 7 of Franchise Disclosure Document for Multi-Unit (5)
Cilantro Taco Grill Rosemont
Cilantro Taco Grill Stone Park
Cilantro Taco Grill Northlake
Cilantro Taco Grill Oak Brook
$1,584,009.44
Cilantro Taco Grill Addison
$1,581,794.87
Cilantro Taco Grill Elmhurst
$1,263,286.99
Cilantro Taco Grill Bloomingdale
$1,068,975.94
Cilantro Taco Grill Schaumburg
$1,050,741.87
Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town
$1,022,138.74
Cilantro Taco Grill Glen El
$1,019,905.02
Cilantro Taco Grill Yorktown
$957,683.17
Cilantro Taco Grill Lincoln Park
$826,698.99
Cilantro Taco Grill Elgin
$807,970.83
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*This figure can be found in Item 19 of the 2024 FDD issued by CTG Franchise LLC, and reflects the average gross sales per square foot of 13 affiliate-owned restaurants during the 2023 calendar year. 5 of the 13 restaurants (38%) exceeded the average of $1,083.58 per square foot. This information is not intended as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for information purposes only. The offering is by FDD only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.
Franchise Advantages
Incredible Unit Economics
Next Generation Technology
Low Labor, Refined Systems
Conversion Friendly
Low Labor with High Retention
Prime Territories Available
100+ Units In Development Nationwide and Counting.
Growth Opportunities
High Growth Markets
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