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Franchise markets: Utah

Own a Mexican Restaurant Franchise in Utah

Utah is open for its first Café Mexicali franchise. No Utah location is announced yet, so the first owner picks the ground.

The short answer

Utah is open for its first franchise.

Café Mexicali has not announced a Utah location. The state is open to qualified owner-operators for a first franchise, which means you would help choose where Café Mexicali opens in Utah. The total initial investment is $668,200 to $1,252,500.

Total initial investment, Item 7$668,200 to $1,252,500

Includes the $45,000 franchise fee.

Liquid capital to qualify$167,500

At least this amount.

Royalty6%

Of gross sales.

Utah locations

No location yet. That is the opportunity.

There are no announced or open Café Mexicali locations in Utah today.

  • No Utah location announced
  • Open for its first franchise
  • Site selection and market analysis are part of the support

Being first means there is no nearby Café Mexicali yet to compare against. It also means the brand is new to local guests, so be ready to introduce it.

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How territories work

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. Utah has distinct seasons and every market has its own traffic patterns. Café Mexicali does not claim how a restaurant will perform in any climate, and site selection and market analysis look at yours.

Opening here

What opening in Utah 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.

Questions

Quick answers.

Can I franchise a Café Mexicali in Utah?

Yes. Utah is open for its first Café Mexicali franchise. The total initial investment is $668,200 to $1,252,500 (FDD Item 7), and you need at least $167,500 in liquid capital.

Is there a Café Mexicali in Utah today?

No. No Utah location is announced or open. Utah is open for its first franchise.

Is my Utah territory exclusive?

No. The territory is not exclusive (FDD Item 12). It is defined by a stated radius around your approved location.

How do I apply in Utah?

Complete the short application and choose Utah. If your capital and timeline fit, Jim DelVecchio calls within two business days.

Apply for Utah

Who helps me choose a site?

Site selection and market analysis are part of the support Café Mexicali provides, and you approve a location with the team.

See all the support

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Next step

Ready to bring Café Mexicali to Utah?

Two minutes to apply. If your capital and timeline fit, Jim DelVecchio calls you within two business days.

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