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Taco Maker, The
P.O. Box 150650
Ogden, UT 84415
800#:
Tel: (801) 476-9780
Fax: (801) 476-9788
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tacomaker.com
Contact: Mr. Bob Strong, Franchising Director
International Mexican fast-food franchise, specializing in fast, friendly service and a complete menu with made-from-scratch and fresh ingredients. Centralized purchasing, corporate marketing and promotional support and progressive store design provide for the most comprehensive and fun investment opportunity. Available in free-standing, mall or strip center locations and also convenience stores, truck stops and co-branding opportunities.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1978
First Franchise: 1978
Franchise Units: 129
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 132
Distribution:
U.S. -- 84;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 73
�North America -- Operations in 32 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 13 in UT, 10 in WA, 5 in NY
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:50
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 4, 5, 2, 4, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 2-6 FT, 5-20 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 200-3,000 SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $20-140K
Total Investment: $75-650K
Average Total Investment: $362.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees
�Franchise: $5-22.5K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $13.8K
�Royalty: 5-7%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/15
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 12-15 Days UT.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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