US-based restaurant brand QDOBA Mexican Eats is set to open its new location in Baltimore, Maryland, this year.

The new venue will be open at 426 W Baltimore Street, near Hippodrome.

The restaurant brand signed a lease agreement with David S Brown Enterprises for a position in the 400 W Baltimore Street project.

In addition to Qdoba, the 400 W Baltimore Street project’s tenants list includes brands such as Starbucks, Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Nando's Peri-Peri and Taco Town.

The new venue will offer guests its chef-crafted menu options.

Customers will also have the option to customise their own burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads according to their tastes and preferences.

The 400 W Baltimore Street project retail leasing senior vice-president Ken Bernstein said: “Qdoba is a fabulous addition to our West side retail development. With their opening, it further strengthens our tenant roster at Baltimore Street with Nando's Peri-Peri, Starbucks, and Rita's Italian Ice.

“Their desire to open on the West side furthers our belief that the area needs and can support quality retail establishments. We look forward to supporting them and their expansion at 400 W Baltimore Street in addition to bringing more quality retail establishments to the community.”

Earlier this month, Qdoba unveiled its plan to double its store footprint over the next ten years.

Qdoba plans to open 40 new venues this year, followed by 60 in 2023 and more than 80 locations annually from 2025.

Part of Modern Restaurant Concepts, the restaurant brand currently operates 750 restaurants in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.