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Franchising

  • Mission Statement
  • Founder's Note

Why Quesada?
  • Great Food
  • Recognized Brand
      Award Winning Concept

  • Win-Win Business Model
  • Expertise and Support

Becoming a Franchisee
  • Is it right for you?
  • Investment Overview
  • Franchising Process
  • Request Application

Development Opportunities
  • Area Developers

Investment Overview

Low Startup Cost
Quesada offers one of the lowest total initial investments of all Quick Service Restaurant chains in Canada.

Description of CostLower CostHigher Cost
Franchise Fee$20,000$20,000
Grand Opening$4,000$4,000
Lease Deposit$5,000$14,000
Utility Deposits$500$3,000
Construction & Leaseholds$55,000$95,000
Equipment, Smallwares and Furnishings$55,000$70,000
Signage$2,000$12,000
Opening Inventory, Uniforms, Supplies$6,000$10,000
Office Equipment$1,300$1,300
Travel & Training$500$4,000
Licenses, Legal, Accounting$1,500$6,000
Insurance & Prepaid Expenses$2,000$3,000
TOTAL$152,800$242,300

These figures are estimates of the investment in setting up a low cost and high cost 1000-1500 square foot traditional Quesada Mexican Grill Restaurant and are based on our experience to date in Toronto. It is possible to exceed costs in some areas listed above, such as construction. These costs estimates should be considered atypical and a closer estimate of real costs would be the mean between the two. Actual costs may vary depending on physical size and current condition of the premises. The above estimates do not include extensive exterior renovations, an allowance for working capital or the cost of engineered drawings which may be required in exceptional circumstances. The above estimates do not include any federal or provincial sales taxes. In the event that construction and other costs might exceed these figures both you and the company should know beforehand and can make a mutual decision about whether or not the site justifies the additional cost. These figures do not take into account any tenant improvement (if any) allowance from the landlord which, if due is typically paid several weeks after you open but would still lower the overall investment cost. More detailed information related to these estimates will be made available in the Disclosure Document.