California Tortilla - Franchise
Quick Summary
The fast casual industry is a $52-billion-a-year industry that is growing rapidly year over year. California Tortilla is chef-inspired, great food. Learn more about this exciting opportunity!
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California Tortilla
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $150,000 | |
| Year Founded | 2002 | |
| # of Existing Units | 48 | |
| Training & Support | Yes |
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- Overview
California Tortilla - Franchise
At California Tortilla, we looked at the standards of common dining options and Re-Imagined them from the inside out. So what does all of this "Re-Imagining" mean?
- Food should be inspired. We offer 25 unique house-made recipes.
- Our food is innovative, our signature items offer a twist on traditional Mexican flavors and include sauces like Honey Lime, Crunchy BBQ Ranch, and Korean BBQ.
- Mexican food just tastes better fresh! We prepare fresh food throughout the day. We don't even have freezers in our restaurants!
- Chef-Inspired, Great Food: Our food is made in small batches throughout the day, with the freshest high-quality ingredients we can source.
- Proven System & Successful Concept: We have 45 restaurants open across 8 states and 3 international locations in Qatar.
- Excellent Financials! Our Average Unit Volume is $988,167
- Marketing & Advertising: Our marketing team works to provide our Franchise Owners with all the tools and processes necessary to help you reach your sales goals and build vast brand awareness in their community.
- Ongoing Coaching & Support: We are incredibly passionate about this business, and we firmly believe that our success lies in coaching, supporting and empowering our Franchise Owners on an ongoing basis.
- “Best Mexican”- Washingtonian Magazine
- “Best Taco” - Washingtonian Magazine
- “Best Burrito” - Washingtonian Magazine
- “Best Vegetarian Food” - Washingtonian Magazine
- “Best Cheap Eats” from AOL City Guide
- Are Owner/Operators or Semi-Absentee Owners.
- Able to execute a prescribed plan.
- Wishing to own multiple California Tortilla locations.
- Detail-oriented.
- Have a strong business acumen.
- Passionate about building and leading a workforce of committed and passionate people!
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