TacoTime

Founded: 1958 Franchising since: 1961
After graduating from the University of Oregon, Taco Time founder Ron Fraedrick fell in love with the Mexican cuisine he sampled as he traveled throughout Southern California. Deciding to bring back his newfound taste to his hometown of Eugene, Oregon, Fraedrick opened up the first Taco Time restaurant in 1959. Using spices Fraedrick created himself, the restaurant sold more than 3,500 tacos in its opening weekend. The company opened its first franchise in 1961 and now has franchises in both freestanding and express sites throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Japan and Kuwait. In 2000, the company introduced Brand Renaissance, which includes a facility décor package and updated food mix and packaging, as a renewal of the brand.

TacoTime is owned by Kahala, franchisor of Blimpie, Cereality, Cold Stone Creamery, Frullati Café & Bakery, Great Steak & Potato, Johnnie's, Nrgize, Ranch 1, Rollerz, Samurai Sam's and Surf City Squeeze.

9311 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Phone: (480)362-4800 Franchisee Association Franchise Advisory Council

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	170	119	6	0
2008	170	119	6	0
2007	181	113	1	1
2006	179	108	1	2
2005	166	107	4	2

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.

Total investment: $145.1K-721.3K Franchise fee: $30K

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	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Business Experience:

• General business experience

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 2-4 weeks

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#204 (2009); #155 (2008); #145 (2007); #346 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#158 (2009); #135 (2008); #118 (2007);