Rubio's Restaurants Inc
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Rubio's Restaurants Inc - overview
Established
1983
Location
Carlsbad, CA, US
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Based in California, US, and founded in 1983 by Ralph Rubio, Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc. , a. k. a.
Rubio's, owns and operates Mexican restaurants, offering Baja-inspired cuisine. In June 2024, Rubio's Restaurants Inc. agreed to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Rubio’s Coastal Grill offers fresh, Mexican coastal cuisine.
The company’s menu features a variety of tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads, all inspired by the flavors of Baja, California. The firm’s notable items include fish tacos, which is a hallmark of the brand. Additionally, Rubio's offers a selection of salsas made fresh daily, such as salsa picante, tomatillo salsa, and roasted chipotle salsa.
Current Investors
Mill Road Capital
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Food, Restaurants & Nightlife
Website
www.rubios.com
Verticals
E-commerce, Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Rubio's Restaurants Inc - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 30, 2001 | Dec 29, 2002 | Dec 28, 2003 | Dec 26, 2004 | Dec 25, 2005 | Dec 31, 2006 | Dec 30, 2007 | Dec 28, 2008 | Dec 27, 2009 | Aug 24, 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 112,939,000 | 119,563,000 | 124,990,000 | 137,400,000 | 140,757,000 | 152,268,000 | 169,731,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 5.9% | 4.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 8.2% | 11.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (5,370,000) | 10,215,000 | 2,514,000 | 12,133,000 | 6,441,000 | 1,888,000 | 10,618,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (10,494,000) | 5,031,000 | (3,118,000) | 4,764,000 | (1,323,000) | (6,327,000) | 1,784,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (9.3%) | 4.2% | (2.5%) | 3.5% | (0.9%) | (4.2%) | 1.1% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (4.8%) | 8.5% | 2.0% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 6.3% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (6,457,000) | 3,019,000 | (1,901,000) | 3,040,000 | (228,000) | (3,461,000) | 1,189,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (5.7%) | 2.5% | (1.5%) | 2.2% | (0.2%) | (2.3%) | 0.7% | - | - | - |
Rubio's Restaurants Inc - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy/Write-off | Completed | Rubio's Restaurants Inc | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Eight Lime Fresh Mexican Grills | - | ||||||||
| Public to Private | Completed | Rubio's Restaurants Inc | - |
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Rubio's Restaurants Inc - employee data


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