California Burrito hits $23M revenue, 103 outlets as Bengaluru-born Mexican QSR scales nationally

Founded in 2012 by American Bert Mueller with $250,000 raised, California Burrito has grown from a single Bengaluru store ($500K first-year revenue) to 103 outlets across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Jaipur, posting $23M in 2024 revenue alongside investments in local sourcing and avocado farming.

— Source publishedWed, 10 Jun, 2026, 20:18 IST·First seen Wed, 10 Jun, 2026, 20:22 IST·Source Mint

What happened

California Burrito, founded by American Bert Mueller in Bengaluru in 2012, has grown to 103 outlets across Indian cities and reported $23 million in revenue in

Key facts

  • 103 outlets
  • $250,000 raised
  • $500,000 first-year revenue
  • $23 million 2024 revenue

Why this matters

California Burrito's 103-outlet national footprint and vertically integrated avocado supply chain make it an attractive bolt-on for global Mexican QSR brands or Indian F&B platforms seeking ready-built ethnic-cuisine distribution.

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