No, Burger King does not own QDOBA.
QDOBA is not affiliated with Burger King or its parent company. Instead, QDOBA is a prominent brand under Modern Restaurant Concepts (MRC), a leading fast-casual restaurant company. This privately-held organization oversees approximately 800 restaurants and also includes the Modern Market Eatery brand.
The ultimate owner of Modern Restaurant Concepts, and by extension QDOBA, is Butterfly Equity. This Los Angeles, California-based firm specializes in the food sector, investing in and building out food-related businesses. For more information, you can explore their work at www.bfly.com.
To clarify the distinct ownership structures:
QDOBA Ownership Snapshot
| Entity | Role / Relationship | Ultimate Owner |
|---|---|---|
| QDOBA | Fast-casual restaurant brand | Butterfly Equity |
| Modern Restaurant Concepts (MRC) | Parent company for QDOBA and Modern Market Eatery | Butterfly Equity |
| Burger King | Unrelated restaurant chain | Not associated with QDOBA's ownership |
This distinct ownership structure highlights that QDOBA operates independently from the corporate umbrella that includes Burger King.
