PURALIMA CANTINA
PURALIMA Cantina is a franchise system of upscale, fast-casual restaurants featuring healthy Latin-themed food and related products made-to-order with fresh, high-quality ingredients assembled in front of guests behind a service counter. The business model grants franchisees rights to operate under a proprietary system including distinct restaurant design, operating standards, required menu, and trademarks like PURALIMA and PURALIMA Cantina. It targets health-conscious consumers in trendy, upscale urban or suburban developments or neighborhoods.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $850/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
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How PURALIMA CANTINA Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Fast Casual franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PURALIMA CANTINA Current | $950K – $1.5M | $65K | 7.0% | 0 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
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 PURALIMA CANTINA franchise ranges from $950,328 to $1,518,338. This includes a franchise fee of $64,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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