Maui Tacos vs Costa Vida Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Maui Tacos Franchise
Costa Vida Franchise
Investment $500,000 - $809,200$659,500 - $1,025,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -to 2%
Year Founded 19932003
Year Franchised 02004
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Maui Tacos Franchise
Costa Vida Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Maui Tacos Franchise
Costa Vida Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Maui Tacos Franchise
Costa Vida Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 250 hours Classroom Training: 20-40 hours
Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Maui Tacos Franchise
Costa Vida Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

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.

About Costa Vida

Want to become a part of one of the most exciting and fun restaurant opportunities in the nation? It's time to grab your surfboard and hunger for success and join the Costa Vida team. Costa Vida offers to our franchise partners a proven blueprint for amazing food, operational excellence, and an enjoyable customer experience in a vibrant and Baja-inspired environment. Development agreements are available for many territories (excluding Utah, Idaho, Arizona, and Colorado).
Why Costa Vida?
 * Recognized as one of the fastest growing restaurants in the nation by RestaurantChains.net; as well as named to Franchise Times Fast 55 list
 * Differentiated & valued business offering
 * Proactive corporate support
 * Exciting & fun! Our preferred franchise owners are groups that demonstrate a commitment to quality, service, and integrity that protect the system's brand, value, and growth.

Preferred Locations: Many locations throughout the United States are available. Preferred locations include: Hawaii, California, Florida.

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