The Taco Maker/Jake's Over The Top
At a Glance
Products & Services: Mexican fast food/50's-style burgers, shakes & fries
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $70K - 255K
Founded: 1978
Began Franchising: 1978
Private Owned
About The Taco Maker/Jake's Over The Top
After gaining valuable experience in successfully developing a large franchise system, Gil L. Craig founded The Taco Maker Inc. in 1968. Based in Ogden, Utah, The Taco Maker franchise system has locations in the United States, Latin America, Western Europe, and the Far and Middle East. Franchise sites include traditional freestanding buildings and mall food courts as well as the Express program, which complements The Taco Maker's co-branding relationship with companies including Blimpie and selected service station chains.Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $70,000 - $255,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
30% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 35. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 month.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, National media,