Business Description

TACO VILLA is a quick-service Mexican-food concept. With over 16 years' experience, we offer franchisees a dynamic design concept, full turn-key operation, proven menu and procedures, full training and marketing. We provide today's consumer with a high-quality, high-value food experience. TACO VILLA continues to expand.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1983

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	20	95.2%
Company-Owned Units:	1	4.8%
Total Operating Units:	21	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 21 100% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 21 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Ontario	21

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$40-50K
Total Investment:	$140-150K
Average Total Investment:	$145K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 350-400

Preferred Sites: Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Head Office	1 Week
2. In Store	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10-15 U.S.: Yes, Eastern Seaboard, New Eng. Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Taco Villa.