Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant?

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is a casual dining franchise offering Mexican cuisine with authentic Mexican influences, along with chicken, burgers and steaks. The restaurants operate for dine-in and carry-out service. Menu offerings include signature margaritas made with real lime and lemon juices, indicating alcoholic beverage sales alongside food as a revenue stream.

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Franchise: Pros and Cons

Extremely strong onboarding-the franchisor scores 100 for Training and Support and provides 440 hours of initial training-while the biggest risk is high startup capital, with an Item 7 maximum investment of $2,932,600 and required reserves of $150,000, well above industry peers.

Pros

A Training and Support score of 100 is well above typical for ALL (top quarter), paired with 440 initial training hours (top 5%), which signals the franchisor invests heavily in preparing new operators before opening.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties or orders, zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions, and zero cases alleging fraud are all well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%), giving the system an unusually clean legal and compliance record.

Zero outlet non‑renewals and zero outlet terminations are well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%), suggesting fewer operators have exited the system compared with peers.

Cons

The Item 7 total maximum investment of $2,932,600 is well above typical for Food & Beverage (top 10%), meaning your upper‑range startup costs could be significantly higher than most comparable franchises.

The Item 7 reserves minimum of $150,000 (and the same figure listed as the maximum) is well above typical for Food & Beverage (top 5–10%), indicating you may need substantially more cash on hand-these reserve figures typically represent roughly three months of operating costs, so monthly expenses here look higher than industry peers.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant grants a protected non-exclusive Development Area with limited exclusivity under a Development Agreement, while the Franchise Agreement provides only site-specific operating rights; territory rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas and the franchisor retains the right to develop nearby units and sell via alternative channels.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides a comprehensive 440-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four initial trainees for launch through classroom instruction, operational simulations, and hands-on restaurant practice. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel, lodging, and additional on-site support costs paid by the franchisee.

Franchisee Stability

63/100

NORMAL

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 5.00% falls below the typical Food & Beverage franchise (around 5.4%), which places the system near the center of Food & Beverage peers and indicates turnover roughly in line with what buyers often see in casual-dining concepts. Out of 1 total exit, ceased operations dominated with 1, alongside no terminations, no non-renewals, and no franchisor buybacks; this occurred among about 6 franchised outlets in the most recent year.

The dominance of ceased operations suggests location-level economics: operators chose to close underperforming locations, not necessarily franchisor–franchisee friction, so issues may reflect site selection or local demand rather than enforcement. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 20 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

Unit Growth Analysis

The franchise shows a declining trajectory: unit counts were flat at 25 units from 2023 to 2024, then fell to 23 units in 2025 (a loss of 2 units), yielding a latest year-over-year decline of -8.0%. For investors this signals stagnation followed by contraction-stability in 2024 gave way to measurable attrition in 2025-so underlying causes (closures, buybacks, or market pressure) should be investigated before assuming recovery or expansion.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Franchise?

Opening a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise requires a total initial investment of $488,800 to $2,932,600, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$488,800

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$2,932,600

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$155,000

Equipment & Assets$74,000

Reserves$150,000

Training$10,000

Other$59,800

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$1,778,000

Equipment & Assets$644,000

Reserves$150,000

Training$20,000

Other$300,600

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Franchise Owners Make?

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise locations reported average gross sales of $2,269,769 and median gross sales of $2,346,026 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$2,269,769

Median Gross Sales:

$2,346,026

High Gross Sales:

$4,173,874

Low Gross Sales:

$652,456

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

50.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised restaurants show an average annual gross revenue of 2,269,769 in 2024, which is similar in scale to company-operated average net sales of 2,294,727, indicating comparable top-line performance across ownership types.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability among franchised outlets, with gross revenues ranging from 652,456 to 4,173,874 and a median close to the mean, suggesting a mix of high performers and lower-performing units within the six-unit sample.

Data Scope and Limitations: The franchised sample is small (n=6) and expense details are only provided for company-owned restaurants, limiting the ability to assess franchised unit profitability or generalize results across a larger population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant a good franchise to own?

Whether Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant operates 23 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $488,800 to $2,932,600. Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant disclosed average gross sales of $2,269,769 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise?

Break-even timelines for Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant operates 6 franchised locations and 17 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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