Taco Del Mar

Founded: 1993 Franchising since: 1996

604 Boren Ave. N. Seattle, Washington 98109

Phone: (206)624-7060

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 26 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2008	228	43	0	1
2007	226	42	0	1
2006	182	28	0	1
2005	160	16	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, South dakota, Texas, United states, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Australia/new zealand, Middle east, Mexico

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Negotiable

Total investment: $146K-294K Franchise fee: $23K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $140K
Cash liquidity requirement: $60K

Operations

• 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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 500® rank:
#139 (2008); #228 (2005);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#66 (2008);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#101 (2008); #160 (2005);