Zaba's - Scratch Mexican Grill - Franchise
Quick Summary
Since 2001 Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill, a Las Vegas-based fast-casual Mexican chain, has rewarded avid diners with flavorful food, crave-worthy recipes, and a welcoming home-kitchen environment. We promise to feed the soul of every guest with old-world Mexican flavors. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
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Zaba's - Scratch Mexican Grill
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $200,000 | |
| Year Founded | 2001 | |
| # of Existing Units | 6 | |
| Training & Support | Yes | |
| Home Office Location | Englewood, CO |
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- Overview
Zaba's - Scratch Mexican Grill - Franchise
Our Story
Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill is a Las Vegas-born fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain.
Established in 2001, Ori’Zaba’s was founded by a partnership of professionals who knew they could “do fast-casual better” with:
- Flavorful food prepared fresh daily
- Addicting recipes that fans will crave, and come back for
- A lively environment
Ori’Zaba’s Difference
- Food - Ask regulars. Commitment to freshest tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, bowls, and time-tested recipes, makes Ori’Zaba’s food the most flavorful/consistent in industry. Customers appreciate menu flexibility with healthy, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
- Culture - Ask team members. Culture encourages creativity and superior customer service
- Systems - Ask management. Operations systems and e-learning drive franchise success
- Promotion - Ask support team. Proven marketing techniques.
Why The Name Ori’Zaba’s?
Ori’Zaba’s is a rugged mountain located just outside of Mexico City. We chose the name for our franchise business to invoke images of authentic, time-trusted flavors of Mexico incorporated in our ever-evolving fresh menu items and unique recipes.
Our Purpose
To feed the soul of every guest with old world Mexican flavors,
made every day with care in our scratch kitchens, with the finest, freshest ingredients.
Investment
Our food franchise opportunity provides the right balance of systems, tools and resources – a recipe for success! When investing in our franchise, your leadership team operates the restaurant as if it were their own, while also receiving access to dedicated franchise coaching and support:
- Third-party financial counseling on how to buy a franchise business
- Site selection/build out
- In-person and online training
- On-site pre/post-opening support
- Quarterly visits
- Conference calls
- Marketing campaigns
- And more!
Infrastructure
Over the years, we’ve standardized our systems and approaches to improve margins, manage labor and contain food costs. With our continuous improvements, Ori’Zaba’s is an ideal turn-key business for restaurant franchise operators.
Ideal Franchise Candidate
Ori'Zaba's is looking for energetic, with proven leadership qualities and dedication to exceptional customer service.
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