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

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise costs between $488,800 and $2,932,600 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$488,800

Minimum Investment

$2,932,600

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon your execution of Franchise Agreement $40,000

Real Estate $155,000 – $1,778,000

Construction See Note 3 · Before Opening $155,000 – $1,778,000

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $74,000 – $644,000

Furnishing, Fixtures and Equipment As Arranged · As Ordered $45,000 – $561,000

Initial Inventory and Supplies As Arranged · As Ordered $21,000 – $43,000

Signage As Arranged · As Ordered $8,000 – $40,000

Training $10,000 – $20,000

Travel and Living Expenses while Training As Arranged · Before Beginning Training $10,000 – $20,000

Working Capital & Reserves $150,000

Additional Funds -- 3 months after opening As Arranged $150,000

Other Costs $59,800 – $300,600

Miscellaneous Opening Costs As Arranged · Before Opening $55,000 – $260,000

Insurance As Arranged · As Arranged $4,300 – $40,000

Gift Card Program As Arranged · Before Opening $500 – $600

Permits and Liquor Licenses As Arranged $0

Total Estimated Investment $488,800 – $2,932,600

How Does Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant's minimum investment of $488,800 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$488,800

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$2,932,600

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant?

The total startup cost for a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise ranges from $488,800 to $2,932,600, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $155,000 to $1,778,000.

How much is the Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise fee?

The Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise fee is $40,000, 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 Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant a good investment?

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant requires a total franchise investment of $488,800 to $2,932,600 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise owner make?

Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise locations report median gross sales of $2,346,026 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.