What was the total number of Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill outlets at the start of 2022?
Costa_Vida_Fresh_Mexican_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 57 | 56 | -1 |
| 2023 | 56 | 49 | -7 | |
| 2024 | 49 | 47 | -2 | |
| Affiliate-owned | 2022 | 34 | 37 | +3 |
| 2023 | 37 | 42 | +5 | |
| 2024 | 42 | 46 | +4 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 91 | 93 | +2 |
| 2023 | 93 | 91 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 91 | 93 | +2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 63–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the start of 2022, there were a total of 91 Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill outlets. This number includes both franchised and affiliate-owned locations. Specifically, there were 57 franchised outlets and 34 affiliate-owned outlets at the beginning of 2022.
Throughout 2022, the number of franchised locations decreased by one, while the number of affiliate-owned locations increased by three. This resulted in a net increase of two outlets, bringing the total number of Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill locations to 93 by the end of 2022.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the overall size and composition of the Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill system. It also provides insight into the relative contributions of franchised versus affiliate-owned stores to the brand's footprint and growth trends. Franchisees can also see the net change in the number of franchise and company owned stores.