Own a Mexican Restaurant Franchise in Colorado
Café Mexicali began in Fort Collins in 2005. Colorado is home, and it is where you can see the concept running today.
Colorado is where Café Mexicali began.
Café Mexicali was founded in 2005 in Fort Collins, Colorado, and four affiliate-owned restaurants operate in the state today. As of December 31, 2025 (FDD Item 20), 2 franchised restaurants are open in Colorado. The total initial investment is $668,200 to $1,252,500.
Includes the $45,000 franchise fee.
At least this amount.
Of gross sales.
Where you can see it running.
The four affiliate-owned Café Mexicali restaurants are in Colorado.
- Fort Collins, Colorado, where it began in 2005
- Johnstown, Colorado
- Greeley, Colorado
- Windsor, Colorado
- Coming: Denver, 375 S Bannock St
Denver is a location the company has announced as coming. Visiting an operating store is part of the process, so you can see the restaurant before you decide.
Your territory, stated plainly.
Your territory is defined in the Summary Pages of the Franchise Agreement by a stated radius around your approved location. It is not an exclusive territory (FDD Item 12). You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets Café Mexicali and its affiliates own, and from other channels of distribution.
If you are in full compliance with your agreements, Café Mexicali will not operate or authorize anyone else to open a full-size Café Mexicali restaurant from a physical storefront inside your territory. Colorado has four seasons, and every market has its own traffic patterns. Site selection and market analysis look at yours.
What opening in Colorado looks like.
The path is the same in every market: apply, talk with Jim, review the FDD for at least 14 days, meet the founders, sign and choose a site, then complete three weeks of training and one week of on-site opening support. The FDD estimates 90 to 180 days from site approval to opening day.
Quick answers.
Can I franchise a Café Mexicali in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado is open to qualified owner-operators. As of December 31, 2025 (FDD Item 20), 2 franchised restaurants are open in Colorado. The total initial investment is $668,200 to $1,252,500.
Where are the Colorado Café Mexicali restaurants?
The four affiliate-owned restaurants are in Fort Collins, Johnstown, Greeley, and Windsor, Colorado. Denver, at 375 S Bannock St, is announced as a coming location.
Is my Colorado territory exclusive?
No. The territory is not exclusive (FDD Item 12). It is defined by a stated radius around your approved location, and the Franchise Agreement protects against another full-size storefront restaurant inside it when you are in full compliance.
How do I apply in Colorado?
Complete the short application and choose Colorado. If your capital and timeline fit, Jim DelVecchio calls within two business days.
What do the Colorado stores sell?
Item 19 discloses 2025 Total Income (gross sales) of the four affiliate-owned Colorado restaurants, ranging from $2,086,614 to $3,338,782. Some stores have sold this amount. There is no assurance you will sell as much.
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Ready to bring Café Mexicali to Colorado?
Two minutes to apply. If your capital and timeline fit, Jim DelVecchio calls you within two business days.