Qdoba opens its 800th restaurant in Miami

The Mexican fast-casual restaurant brand says it attracts seasoned franchisees

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

June 24, 2025

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Qdoba opens its 800th restaurant in North Miami Beach.Qdoba Mexican Eats

Qdoba Mexican Eats has opened its 800th restaurant in Miami, the company said Tuesday.

The San Diego, Calif.-based fast-casual brand said the new restaurant is in North Miami Beach at 14583 Biscayne Blvd.

“With 2025 included, we've averaged double-digit system sales growth over the past five years," John Cywinski, CEO of Qdoba, said in a statement. "Qdoba is a powerful brand with big-time momentum and an unbelievably bright future. It's not surprising we continue to attract some of the best franchise partners from QSR and casual dining as they seek to diversify into the most attractive category in the restaurant industry."

To accelerate growth in key markets, Qdoba now has more than 500 restaurants in its development pipeline. The company is pursuing growth throughout Florida, as well as in Texas, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee.

"Over the past two years, Qdoba has welcomed nearly 20 new franchise partners, expanding our portfolio of high-quality, proven multi-brand restaurant operators from across the industry," Jeremy Vitaro, Qdoba's chief development officer, said.

Qdoba operates in 45 states and its expansion targets both traditional restaurants as well as non-traditional locations, including airports, universities, and military bases.

Qdoba has locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan, and South Korea.

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Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines.

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing.

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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