California Tortilla is a unique fast casual Mexican restaurant franchise that serves ?California style? Mexican food. They use only premium proteins and their salsa, guacamole, queso and sauces are made fresh daily and are never frozen. The company was founded in 1995 by Robert Phillips. Since 2003 they also provides franchise opportunities. As of 2018, the company operates 40 franchises in the United States and 2 ones in other countries.