The Taco Maker

Mexican fast-food restaurant chain

After gaining valuable experience in successfully developing a large franchise system, Gil L. Craig founded The Taco Maker Inc. in 1968. Based in Ogden, Utah, The Taco Maker franchise system has locations in the United States, Latin America, Western Europe, and the Far and Middle East. Franchise sites include traditional freestanding buildings and mall food courts as well as the Express program, which complements The Taco Maker's co-branding relationship with companies including Blimpie and selected service station chains.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Taco Maker Franchises?

Total Investment: $221,000-$400,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $19,000-$29,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

How to contact The Taco Maker

The Taco Maker
P.O. Box 150650
Ogden, UT
84415

Phone: (801)476-9780
Fax: (801)476-9788

Website: Visit Website

The Taco Maker News

The Taco Maker Moves Into Panama
The Taco Maker (TTM) has opened its first location in Panama City, Panama. The latest member of the TTM family opened at the Albrook Mall Food Court on Marginal Avenue in the Ancon District. "We're beyond excited about this expansion into Panama," said Carlos Budet, TTM president and... more

The Taco Maker Launches New Burrito Line
The Taco Maker (TTM) has rolled out its new burrito creation, 'The Maker,"™' to all TTM Florida locations, the company has announced The Maker, which the company hopes will become its flagship product, is a one-pound burrito stuffed with up to three kinds of meat, beans, enchilada sauce a... more
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Franchise History

When did the first The Taco Maker open? 1978
When did The Taco Maker start Franchising? 1978

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 132 0 1 3

2004 128 0 1 3

2003 128 0 3 2

2002 130 0 4 3

2001 125 0 4 3

Expansion Plans

International: Canada, Philippines, Western Europe,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No Yes

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA & private lending institutions

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, National media

Business 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)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience

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