Pepe's Mexican Restaurants vs Maui Tacos Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pepe's Mexican Restaurants vs Maui Tacos including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pepe's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
Investment $207,000 - $652,000$500,000 - $809,200
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $15,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19671993
Year Franchised 19670
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pepe's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Pepe's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Pepe's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Pepe's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pepe's Mexican Restaurants

Pepe's concept began in 1954 as a taqueria in Chicago. Pepe's Incorporated has been franchising Pepe's Mexican Restaurants since 1967. Pepe's prepares and serves a full menu of Mexican food items for dining-in or carryout. It also operates a 57,000 square foot U.S. commissary where it produces food products for its franchised restaurants and its branded product program. The branded product program sells food products to schools, factories, and office cafeterias, as well as the U.S. Military for use at military bases in the United States and abroad.

About Maui Tacos

If you are looking for the Hottest Fast Casual Restaurant, you just found it!
Aloha, and welcome to MAUI TACOS® Mexican Grill!
Recognized by  "Nation’s Restaurant News” as a Hot Concept Winner, MAUI TACOS® is "A Vacation You Can Eat™”. MAUI TACOS® Mexican Grill combines a cool, hip Fast Casual dining experience, with exceptional food and the spirit of Aloha. When you visit a MAUI TACOS®, you’ll find a fusion of fresh Mexican foods paired with the exotic tastes of Hawaii. Signature tacos, Hawaiian BBQ pork burritos, fresh fish tacos, chicken enchiladas, mango salads, pineapple salsa and coconut flan are just a taste of the itinerary.
 

At this time, single and multi-unit franchise opportunities are available in Hawaii and select mainland States in the U.S. Once approved, you will sign an individual Franchise Agreement and if qualified, an Area Development Agreement which gives you the right to develop multiple restaurants within an exclusive geographical territory. Internationally, MAUI TACOS® is offering Master Franchise Licenses to specific target market countries.