Franchising

Qdoba signs multi-unit deal for Canada

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November 19, 2021

Qdoba Mexican Eats has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to bring five locations to Canada. The development agreement includes Ontario, Ottawa, Cornwall, Cobourg and Kingston. The first location in this deal is set to open in Q4 of 2022, according to a press release.

The units will be owned by Harsh Modh, who has previous experience working in a retail setting as a partner at a leading retail pharmacy chain, where he became part owner. The knowledge Modh has gained through involvement in an international manufacturing and export business is a vital tool in leading the new venture.

"After traveling around the country and getting a chance to finally try QDOBA, I was hooked. I am a huge fan of Mexican food so once I learned that I could bring the brand to Ontario I was quick to act," Modh said in the release. "The wide range of tasty offerings will make for a great addition to the community, and I am excited to strengthen the brand's presence in Canada."

"Growing our presence in Canada is important for QDOBA," Shawn Caric, vice president of franchise development at QDOBA, said in the release. "Residents throughout the country have already proven how much they love our food — we are very excited to be working with Harsh to spread our great flavors into Ontario."

Qdoba has more than 730 locations in the U.S. and Canada.