#89
At a Glance
Products & Services: Fast-casual Southwestern food
Number of Locations: 429
Total Investment: $450.62K - 768.84K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2001
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 421 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 400 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 397 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 387 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $450,615 - $768,843
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $600,000
Operations
65% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Website & promo tools