A smothered Café Mexicali burrito in a tin on the signature checkered tile counter
Steps to ownership

From application to grand opening

A guided, transparent path with a 14-day review period before you sign anything.

Seven steps

Here is exactly what happens.

Step one takes two minutes. Jim calls within two business days if your capital and timeline fit.

  1. 01

    Inquiry

    You complete the short application. It goes straight to Jim DelVecchio, with no call center in between.

  2. 02

    Intro call with Jim

    Jim calls within two business days if your capital and timeline fit. You talk through your background, your market, and what ownership looks like day to day.

  3. 03

    Qualification

    Both sides confirm the fit: at least $167,500 in liquid capital, the market you want, and your timeline.

  4. 04

    FDD review

    You receive the Franchise Disclosure Document and have at least 14 days to review it before you sign anything or pay any money.

    14-day review period
  5. 05

    Meet the founders and visit a store

    You spend time with Rick Krammer and David Hoffman and walk a working restaurant.

  6. 06

    Sign and select your site

    When you are confident, you sign the Franchise Agreement and the team helps you identify and approve a location.

  7. 07

    Build-out, training, and grand opening

    Three weeks of initial training, build-out assistance, and one week of on-site opening support. You open as an owner-operator.

What you get

Support that does not stop at opening.

  • Site selection and market analysis
  • Build-out and design assistance
  • Three weeks of initial training
  • One week of on-site opening support
  • Proprietary technology tools
  • Confidential operations manual
  • Ongoing promotional and marketing support
  • A direct line to ownership, always
Loaded Café Mexicali nachos topped with seasoned beef and melted cheese
Timing

How long does it take?

The FDD estimates 90 to 180 days from site approval to opening day (Item 11). The only fixed period before that is the 14-day FDD review. See the franchise FAQ or the investment page for more.

Loaded Café Mexicali nachos with seasoned beef and melted cheese
Next step

Ready for step one?

Apply now. If your capital and timeline fit, Jim DelVecchio calls you within two business days.

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