Qdoba is the second-largest fast-casual Mexican chain in the country, with 750 units in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, and demand from prospective franchisees to enter the industry segment could give the chain an advantage over first-place Chipotle Mexican Grill, which doesn’t franchise. Seventy-eight percent of Qdoba’s units are franchised locations, and the company aims to increase that to more than 90% over the next few years. QSR