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At a Glance
Products & Services: Fast-casual Mexican restaurant
Number of Locations: 80
Total Investment: $317.5K - 607.5K
Founded: 1999
Began Franchising: 2000
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $317,500 - $607,500
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: $600,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% 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: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #187 (2008),
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