Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille vs BluTaco Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille vs BluTaco including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
BluTaco Franchise
Investment $264,500 - $454,000$9,000 - $349,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922017
Year Franchised 19992018
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
BluTaco Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
    BluTaco Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
    BluTaco Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 66% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille Franchise
    BluTaco Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille

    During a visit to Arizona, founder Kevin Rink fell in love with the area's Southwestern cuisine and decided to bring it back with him to New York. The company opened its first cafe in the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights, New York. The restaurants serve traditional as well as nontraditional Mexican fare at establishments throughout the East Coast.

    About BluTaco

    "BluTaco

    The franchisee will operate a BluTaco restaurant within an existing business.the franchisee operates, like a grocery store or convenience store. The restaurant will offer a variety of tacos, burritos, breakfast items, other menu items, beverages, merchandise, and miscellaneous items.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a BluTaco franchise within an existing business is $9,000 to $349,000. This includes $4,500 to $130,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).