BAJA FRESH
BF Acquisition Holdings, LLC, dba Baja Fresh, offers franchises for quick-service restaurants specializing in fresh, high-quality Mexican-style food products, soft drinks, and related items under the Baja Fresh brand. The business model includes traditional restaurants (1,800-3,000 sq ft) and non-traditional units (800-1,200 sq ft) in captive market locations such as airports, stadiums, hotels, and universities, with licensees operating under standardized systems for food preparation, operations, and marketing. It targets the general public, including children and adults, providing fast dine-in and take-out services.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty (+ up to $10/wk surcharge in certain states) + 3% ad fund (up to 4%) + $55/mo POS support + up to $75/mo data fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How BAJA FRESH Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BAJA FRESH Current | $429K – $1.0M | $30K | 5.0% | 67 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+9 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BAJA FRESH franchisees (2010 – 2020)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
121 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily allegations of misrepresentation, fraud, violations of state franchise laws (e.g., FIPA, WFIPA), breach of contract, unpaid royalties and fees, termination disputes, and post-termination non-compliance.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BAJA FRESH franchise ranges from $428,560 to $1,012,290. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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