QDOBA Announces Expansion Plans with New Franchise Agreements Across the U.S.
The expansion includes a deal with APR Island Management/Cafua Management, the largest Dunkin' franchisee in the U.S., which will see the development of 20 new restaurants in New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

QDOBA, a leading restaurant brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, has announced plans to expand its footprint across the U.S. in 2025. The expansion includes a deal with APR Island Management/Cafua Management, the largest Dunkin' franchisee in the U.S., which will see the development of 20 new restaurants in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. This deal builds on their previous agreement to develop five restaurants in Pennsylvania.
Mark Cafua, QDOBA Franchise Owner with Cafua Management, expressed enthusiasm about the investment in QDOBA due to its strong brand performance, dedicated customer base, and potential for scalability.
QDOBA ended 2024 with 16 quarters of positive same-store sales and attracted 22 new franchise signings, bringing its total franchise commitments to over 450 future restaurants. Among these is a deal with Q Eats LLC, which will open 15 restaurants in Greater Houston.
Other new franchise agreements include the Jabbars' plan for five new restaurants in New Orleans, Spork Restaurant Holdings' commitment to 12 restaurants in Kansas City and surrounding Missouri counties, Holy Moley Guacamole's plan for 15 restaurants in Lake and DuPage counties in Illinois, and Boost Enterprises' plan for eight new restaurants in Savannah, Georgia.
Existing QDOBA franchisees continue to invest in the brand. OM Group, a Dunkin' and Wingstop franchisee, expanded its development agreement to add six more units in Cleveland and Toledo. Other franchisees, such as QDOBA Cincinnati, Goraya, Patel, and Golden Maize Restaurants, have committed to additional locations in Ohio, Baltimore, Fort Morgan, and Connecticut.
ELPX Restaurant Group, a multi-unit operator group, plans to expand QDOBA's footprint within multiple U.S. military installations starting in 2025.
Jeremy Vitaro, QDOBA's Chief Development Officer, stated that the brand's growth is strong and credited its success to strong sales, strategic incentives, and experienced operators. The company actively seeks franchise operators to help with further development efforts in target markets nationwide.