Mexican Restaurant
Business Description
The Company is a long-established fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in fresh, made-to-order Mexican cuisine. Founded in the mid-2000s, the business has operated continuously for over 20 years and has developed a loyal and repeat customer base.
The concept emphasizes speed, consistency, generous portions, and fresh ingredients. It operates primarily as a grab-and-go model with limited seating, supporting strong lunch and dinner demand while maintaining operational efficiency.
Day-to-day operations are handled by an experienced operating partner and management team, providing continuity and reducing reliance on ownership involvement. The business is well-positioned for a smooth ownership transition.
The concept emphasizes speed, consistency, generous portions, and fresh ingredients. It operates primarily as a grab-and-go model with limited seating, supporting strong lunch and dinner demand while maintaining operational efficiency.
Day-to-day operations are handled by an experienced operating partner and management team, providing continuity and reducing reliance on ownership involvement. The business is well-positioned for a smooth ownership transition.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 23
- Employees
- 21 (1 Full-time, 20 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- The Company operates from a leased commercial space in a walkable commercial district. The location benefits from steady foot traffic and proximity to complementary businesses and community activity.
The facility includes:
A customer-facing service line designed for efficient throughput
A well-sized commercial kitchen relative to the concept
Dedicated prep and grill areas supporting fresh, in-house preparation
Storage and back-of-house space with reconfiguration potential - Market Outlook / Competition
- The Company operates within the fast-casual Mexican dining segment, alongside both national brands and independent operators. Despite increased competition over time, the business has maintained strong performance and customer loyalty.
Competitive strengths include:
Long-standing brand recognition
A differentiated fast-casual model relative to full-service restaurants
A loyal customer base that values consistency and familiarity
Strong positioning within its immediate trade area - Opportunities for Growth
- The business offers several attractive growth opportunities for a new owner:
Catering Expansion
Catering is currently underutilized and could be grown through focused marketing, menu expansion, or operational optimization.
Alcohol Sales
Reintroducing limited alcohol service could increase average transaction value and enhance evening sales.
Space Optimization
Reconfiguring underutilized back-of-house areas could improve efficiency or support higher-volume catering.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,847
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner wishes to step away and pursue other interests.
- Transition Support
- Will train for 2 weeks @ $0 cost.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2467969
- Listing Views
- 26
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