Mariposa Cantina
Three founding partners, real estate lease, liquor license, food handler permits, and 27 W-2 employees. We needed an operating agreement that would not fall apart under pressure. File.Business templates worked for our attorney with one round of edits.
Carlos Mendez, Founder · $1.8M revenue · 27 employees · Formed 2024
The situation
Carlos and two partners opened Mariposa Cantina with a 5-year lease. They needed clear ownership splits, buy-sell provisions for partner exits, and compliance with Texas restaurant licensing.
What File.Business did
Formed Texas LLC with three-member operating agreement, including buy-sell agreement funded by cross-purchase life insurance, drag-along/tag-along rights, and dispute resolution procedures. Registered for Texas sales tax, employer withholding, TABC (alcohol) permit, and Health Department food service permit.
The outcome
27 W-2 employees on Gusto payroll. Year 1 revenue $1.8M. Three partners aligned on long-term outcomes through clearly-documented agreements. Zero compliance penalties through Year 2.
Key facts
| Industry | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Entity structure | Texas LLC (multi-member) |
| Year formed | 2024 |
| Scale at story point | $1.8M revenue |
| Team | 27 employees |
About this case study
This is a representative composite case study based on patterns we see across many similar customers. Names and identifying details have been changed. The structure, services, and outcomes described are typical of customers in this segment.
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