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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Taco Maker vs Tastee Freez including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $221,000 - $400,000 | $40,000 - $900,000 |
Franchise Fee | $19,000 - $29,000 | $10,000 - $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3%local + 1% Nat'l |
Year Founded | 1978 | 1950 |
Year Franchised | 1978 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 20 years |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, National media | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 35 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Tastee Freez is ready to grow an exciting and energetic concept. Tastee Freez still offers the traditional great tasting treats and grilled items that made us famous with state-of-the-art equipment and new brand imaging. Now is the time to join the Tastee Freez family!
In addition to our traditional Tastee freez concept, Tastee Freez also offers an exciting co-branding opportunity for existing restaurant concepts. For an initial fee of $5,000 you can add Tastee Freez soft serve to your existing restaurant menu. All other fees remain the same. You need only four linear feet to add Tastee Freez to your concept.