California Tortilla
At a Glance
Products & Services: Fast-casual Mexican restaurant
Number of Locations: 37
Total Investment: $418K - 643.5K
Founded: 1995
Began Franchising: 2003
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2008 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $418,000 - $643,500
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
35% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: PR, local store marketing