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. 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.
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)
Average Gross Sales 2023
Average Square Feet 2023
Average Sales/Sq. Ft.
*The numbers illustrate the average gross sales per square foot of 13 affiliate-owned restaurants during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 (Jan. 2023 to Dec. 2023), as stated in Item 19 of Cilantro Taco Grill’s Disclosure Document issued April 29, 2024, as amended September 3, 2024. Gross Sales are calculated as total sales minus sales tax and customer refunds. 5 of the 13 outlets (38%) exceeded the average set forth above. The median outlet had 2023 Gross Sales equal to $1,068,975.94. Some outlets have earned these amounts. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance you will earn as much.
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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