Taco Del Mar
At a Glance
Products & Services: Mexican food
Number of Locations: 272
Total Investment: $146K - 294K
Founded: 1993
Began Franchising: 1996
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2008 | 228 | 43 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, Mexico.
Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, Mexico.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $146,000 - $294,000
Franchise Fee: $23,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $23,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $140,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 8-12 days. At franchisee's location: 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #139 (2008),
Fastest-Growing: #66 (2008),
America's Top Global: #101 (2008),