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How Much Does a Café Mexicali Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Café Mexicali franchise costs between $587,700 and $1,358,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$587,700

Minimum Investment

$1,358,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

$98,000 – $182,000

Fee Range

Café Mexicali Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $28,000 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $98,000 – $182,000

Café Mexicali Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Café Mexicali franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $98,000 – $182,000

CAFÉ MEXICALI Restaurant Development Area Rights Fee Cashier's Check or EFT as arranged · Upon Signing Development Agreement $63,000 – $147,000

Initial Franchise Fee As arranged · On Signing of the Franchise Agreement $35,000

Real Estate $265,200 – $663,500

Leasehold Improvements As arranged · As agreed $200,000 – $520,000

Real Property/Site Lease As arranged · As agreed $40,000 – $80,000

Site Design, Architectural and Engineering Fees As arranged · As arranged $25,000 – $60,000

Security and Utility Deposits As arranged · As agreed $200 – $3,500

Equipment & Assets $182,000 – $357,000

Furniture, Fixtures, Supplies, Smallware, Décor and Equipment As arranged · As agreed $150,000 – $285,000

Signage As arranged · As agreed $15,000 – $35,000

Computer System and Software As arranged · As agreed $10,000 – $20,000

Opening Inventory As arranged · As agreed $7,000 – $17,000

Training $21,500 – $31,500

Initial Training and Opening Assistance Costs and Reimbursements As arranged · Before training $21,000 – $30,000

Development Agreement Training As Arranged · As Necessary $500 – $1,500

Working Capital & Reserves $31,000 – $97,000

Additional Funds - 3 months As arranged · As agreed $30,000 – $95,000

Additional Funds - 3 months As Arranged · As Necessary $1,000 – $2,000

Other Costs $-10,000 – $27,000

Estimated Initial Investment Range See Chart above. · See Chart above. $523,200 – $1,207,500

Business Licenses, including Beer, Liquor and Wine License Costs As arranged · As agreed $1,000 – $25,000

Soft Costs As arranged · As agreed $5,000 – $15,000

Grand Opening Ad Expenditure As arranged · As agreed $12,000

Insurance As arranged · As agreed $7,000 – $10,000

Development Agreement Development Agreement · Development Agreement $0

Total Estimated Investment $587,700 – $1,358,000

How Does Café Mexicali Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Café Mexicali's minimum investment of $587,700 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$587,700

Café Mexicali Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,358,000

Café Mexicali Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Café Mexicali?

The total startup cost for a Café Mexicali franchise ranges from $587,700 to $1,358,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $265,200 to $663,500.

How much is the Café Mexicali franchise fee?

The Café Mexicali franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $28,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Café Mexicali a good investment?

Café Mexicali requires a total franchise investment of $587,700 to $1,358,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 80/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Café Mexicali franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Café Mexicali franchise owner make?

Café Mexicali franchise locations report median gross sales of $2,344,716 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Café Mexicali franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.