After a decade of growth, one of Canada’s fastest-growing Tex-Mex restaurant brands is marking a major milestone.

This year, Guac Mexi Grill is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a nationwide campaign called “10 Years Bold,” recognizing the brand’s journey from a single Ontario restaurant to more than 56 locations across Canada and a growing international presence.

Founded in 2016, Guac Mexi Grill built its reputation on fresh ingredients, house-made recipes and a commitment to delivering a premium fast-casual dining experience. Over the past decade, the Canadian-owned company has earned a loyal following by staying focused on quality, consistency and bold flavour while continuing to evolve with changing consumer tastes.

Behind the brand’s success is founder and CEO Trushna Makadia, whose entrepreneurial vision helped transform a local restaurant concept into one of Canada’s emerging restaurant success stories.

At a time when the restaurant industry remains highly competitive and dominated by established chains, Makadia has built Guac Mexi Grill through a combination of operational excellence, menu innovation and a franchise model that empowers local business owners. Her leadership has guided the company through a decade of expansion while maintaining the independent spirit that first connected with guests.

As a female founder in the Canadian restaurant industry, Makadia represents a growing generation of business leaders redefining what modern foodservice brands can become. Under her direction, Guac Mexi Grill has expanded across Canada, embraced digital innovation, invested in creator partnerships and now entered international markets — a milestone few Canadian restaurant concepts achieve.

To mark the anniversary, the company is giving back to the communities that helped fuel its growth. Through a partnership with Food Banks Canada, Guac Mexi Grill has committed to helping provide a minimum of 50,000 meals to Canadians in need. Guests can participate through a national “Donate a Dollar” initiative running at restaurants across the country.

“We wanted this milestone to be about more than celebrating our success,” said Makadia. “It’s also about giving back to the communities that have supported us over the last decade.”

The anniversary campaign also introduces a new menu offering, the Guac Protein Cup, available with chicken, steak or beans. The launch reflects the brand’s continued focus on fresh ingredients and convenient, protein-forward options for today’s guests.

Beyond menu innovation, Guac Mexi Grill has spent the past year evolving its guest experience through a refreshed website, updated restaurant design and enhanced storytelling around the flavours and ingredients that define the brand. The goal is to better communicate the premium experience that has become a hallmark of the Guac Mexi Grill name.

The company is also continuing to invest in digital marketing and creator partnerships, working with influencers and content creators across Canada to introduce new audiences to the brand’s food, culture and community-focused approach.

Looking ahead, Guac Mexi Grill’s ambitions extend well beyond Canada’s borders. Earlier this year, the company announced its expansion into India through a master franchise agreement, marking a significant step in its vision of becoming a globally recognized fast-casual Tex-Mex brand.

For Makadia, however, the 10-year milestone is less about looking back and more about building what comes next.

With continued expansion plans, a growing franchise network and an increasing international footprint, Guac Mexi Grill is positioning itself for its next chapter of growth while staying true to the values that helped build the brand.

As the company enters its second decade, the combination of entrepreneurial leadership, community involvement and bold flavour appears to be a recipe that is still gaining momentum.

About Guac Mexi Grill

Guac Mexi Grill is a Canadian-owned fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 56 locations nationwide. Known for its fresh ingredients, house-made sauces and flavour-forward Tex-Mex menu, the company continues to expand across Canada while pursuing new opportunities in international markets.