Margaritas Mexican Restaurants (Website) – a full-service brand with “authentic Mexican atmosphere”, scratch kitchen (View Menu) and the “best margaritas outside of Mexico” – announced the signing of a multi-unit franchise agreement including its two existing New Jersey restaurants located in Toms River and Metuchen, plus three new locations to open in the state by 2028.

Behind the multi-unit signed agreement are seasoned restaurant entrepreneurs Agam Vaidya, Sanjay Patel and Dipak Patel – each with decades of experience in the industry.

“With 30 years in the restaurant space, I’ve made a huge impact on the companies I worked for in my career,” said Vaidya. “I’m now ready to continue making an impact in the industry by owning and operating open my own franchise business. My partners and I see amazing growth potential and appeal for the Margaritas brand, with its scratch kitchen, outstanding drinks, unique décor and great leadership, and we look forward to being a part of this restaurant franchise concept now and well into the future.”

With a mix of 25 franchise and corporate-owned locations throughout Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the established restaurant brand has built a following based on “encouraging guests to have fun, drink great margaritas and experience the food, culture and hospitality of Mexico”.

Margaritas Mexican Restaurants has been operating since 1986 with “colorful, authentic décor and atmosphere”, “delicious Mexican recipes”, 20+ hand shaken, made-to-order margaritas, and more.

No word on where these locations may be located.