Opportunity for Veterans: Tijuana Flats is opening franchise opportunities to select operators seeking a bold and exciting growth concept with proven returns. With lower build costs, fresher ingredients, wider Tex-Mex menu selections, an unmatched hot sauce bar and an awesome guest experience, it’s no secret that we’re not your typical fast casual restaurant. In fact, our unique model has made us one of Southeast’s most popular growth concepts since 1995.
Like most college kids, our founder, Brian Wheeler, liked going to bars and restaurants. So much so that in 1995, he got the crazy idea to open his own despite never having worked in one. Problem was, like most college kids, Brian was broke. Fortunately for Tex-Mex fans, Brian’s dad loaned him the money to open the first Tijuana Flats in Winter Park, Florida.
While most college grads would be stoked just to own their own restaurant, Brian had a burning desire to go beyond burritos. So he created the “Smack My Ass & Call Me Sally” line of hot sauces, which includes a variety of flavorful sauces that range from sweet heat to full blown burns.
In ‘99, Brian’s success caught the eye of restaurant industry hotshot Camp Fitch, who left retirement to become partner & chairman of Tijuana Flats. Brian’s dad, Chester Wheeler, soon followed suit, leaving a 30-year career at a Fortune 500 company to become CFO of Tijuana Flats. Since then, Tijuana Flats has grown to 123 restaurants in four very lucky states.
Judging from our eclectic “non-chain” vibe, it may seem like we don’t have a care in the world. But the truth is, we care deeply about the people in our company, restaurants and communities. Which is why we attract the best-of-the-best team members who engage with guests from the time they walk in to the time they leave. We may be fast casual, but everyone at Tijuana Flats takes the time to truly care. That’s just how we roll.
Tijuana Flats is opening franchise opportunities to select operators seeking a bold and exciting growth concept with proven returns. With lower build costs, fresher ingredients, wider Tex-Mex menu selections, an unmatched hot sauce bar and an awesome guest experience, it’s no secret that we’re not your typical fast casual restaurant. In fact, our unique model has made us one of Southeast’s most popular growth concepts since 1995.
With new multi-unit territories available, Tijuana Flats is looking for potential franchise owners who meet the following qualifications:
Tijuana Flats
Opportunity for Veterans:Tijuana Flats is opening franchise opportunities to select operators seeking a bold and exciting growth concept with proven returns. With lower build costs, fresher ingredients, wider Tex-Mex menu selections, an unmatched hot sauce bar and an awesome guest experience, it’s no secret that we’re not your typical fast casual restaurant. In fact, our unique model has made us one of Southeast’s most popular growth concepts since 1995.
