
Costa Vida
Mexican food- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$660K - $1M
- Units as of 2017
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86
Company Overview
About Costa Vida
- Industry
- Food
- Related Categories
- Mexican Food
- Founded
- 2003
- Parent Company
- Costa Vida Management
- Leadership
- Dave Rutter, CEO
- Corporate Address
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3451 N. Triumph Blvd., #105
Lehi, UT 84043
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2004 (2023-2004 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 40
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states:
This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions:
- # of Units
- 86 (as of 2017)
Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Costa Vida franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
Information Circle - $30,000
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Initial Investment
Information Circle - $659,500 - $1,025,000
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Net Worth Requirement
Information Circle - $750,000 - $2,000,000
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Cash Requirement
Information Circle - $250,000 - $1,000,000
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Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 6%
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Ad Royalty Fee
Information Circle - to 2%
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Term of Agreement
Information Circle - 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- Costa Vida offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 250 hours
- Classroom Training
- 20-40 hours
- Ongoing Support
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NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Information Circle - No
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Can this franchise be run part time?
Information Circle - No
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Are exclusive territories available?
Information Circle - Yes
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