Own a Costa Vida Franchise
The costa vida franchise model gives entrepreneurs a proven, passion-driven path to business ownership. Bring bold, fresh Mexican flavors — the costavida way — to your community and build a thriving restaurant with our full support system behind you.
Franchise Benefits
Partnering with Costa Vida means joining a proven brand with dedicated support, a loyal customer base, and a menu customers keep coming back for.
Proven Business Model
Leverage a tested, profitable system refined over two decades of operation across hundreds of successful locations nationwide.
Comprehensive Training
From day one, our team provides full onboarding, hands-on culinary training, operations coaching, and management development.
Marketing & Brand Power
Benefit from national marketing campaigns, digital advertising support, social media templates, and a brand people already love.
Supply Chain Access
Gain access to our established supplier network, ensuring consistent quality ingredients at negotiated prices unavailable to independents.
Ongoing Operational Support
Our dedicated franchise support team is always reachable — from grand opening planning through daily operations and beyond.
Franchisee Community
Join a network of franchise owners who share best practices, insights, and camaraderie through annual summits and online forums.
Investment Requirements
We believe in full transparency. Here's a clear breakdown of the investment needed to open your Costa Vida franchise location.
Initial Investment Breakdown
| Franchise Fee (one-time) | $40,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements & Build-Out | $180,000 – $350,000 |
| Equipment & Fixtures | $75,000 – $120,000 |
| Initial Inventory & Supplies | $15,000 – $25,000 |
| Technology & POS Systems | $10,000 – $18,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| Working Capital (3 months) | $50,000 – $80,000 |
| Total Estimated Investment | $380,000 – $653,000 |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6% of gross sales. Marketing fund contribution: 2% of gross sales. Figures are estimates and may vary by location.
Franchisee Requirements
- Minimum net worth of $500,000
- Liquid assets of at least $150,000
- Strong business acumen or restaurant experience
- Passion for hospitality and community
- Willingness to follow the Costa Vida system
- Full-time commitment or qualified operator
Territory & Location
- Protected territory granted per agreement
- Site selection assistance provided
- Minimum 1,800 sq ft restaurant space
- High-traffic, accessible locations preferred
Your Path to Ownership
Our streamlined franchise process gets you from inquiry to grand opening with clarity and confidence at every step.
Submit Inquiry
Complete our franchise inquiry form with your background, preferred location, and investment capacity.
Discovery & Review
Our franchise team reviews your application, conducts interviews, and shares our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Training & Setup
Upon signing, you complete our comprehensive training program and work with our team on site selection and build-out.
Grand Opening
Launch your Costa Vida location with our full marketing support, on-site team assistance, and community buzz!
Hear From Our Partners
"The costavida system gave me everything I needed. From the training to the daily support, I never felt alone. My restaurant hit profitability in the first year."
Marcus T.
Franchisee — Denver, CO"I had zero restaurant experience before opening my Costa Vida. The training program built my confidence and the brand brought customers through the door immediately."
Sandra K.
Franchisee — Phoenix, AZ"Owning two Costa Vida locations has been life-changing. The community of franchisees is incredible — everyone genuinely wants each other to succeed."
David L.
Multi-Unit Franchisee — Salt Lake City, UTFranchise Inquiry Form
Complete the form below and a member of our franchise development team will contact you within 2 business days.