Taco Bueno vs Austin Grill Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Taco Bueno vs Austin Grill including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco Bueno Franchise
Austin Grill Franchise
Investment $639,000 - $1,593,000$1,807,000 - $2,790,000
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19671988
Year Franchised 20042007
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Taco Bueno Franchise
Austin Grill Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco Bueno Franchise
    Austin Grill Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Taco Bueno Franchise
    Austin Grill Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 200 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Taco Bueno Franchise
    Austin Grill Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Taco Bueno

    In 1967, we opened our doors in Abilene, TX, to share fresh, authentic Mexican food. Now, almost 50 years later, while the other guys have turned to packaged and processed food, we’ve stayed true to our roots by crafting authentic recipes in each of our kitchens. Across more than 180 stores in 7 states, we do things the Bueno way, and our customers taste the difference.
    Taco Bueno is now offering a limited number of single and multi-unit franchises in select markets. For experienced operators seeking to develop a Legacy Brand as a new venture or to diversify an existing portfolio, Taco Bueno is a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

    About Austin Grill

    With over 20 years of Tex-Mex tradition under our belt, you know we do it right. At Austin Grill, you'll find the food that generations of Texans have come to expect - with an Austin twist: fresh, made-from-scratch Tex-Mex. Specialty margaritas with real lime - no store-bought mixes. Hand rolled enchiladas. Fifteen different homemade salsas, sauces, and dressings. Fresh off the farm ingredients. And, of course, our authentic charbroiled chicken wings. Come for lunch or dinner and enjoy our house specialties - Austin style - like our Chili-crusted Tuna, Carne Asada, or our new Austin Slopper. Try our weekend brunch packed with all your southern favorites, like our homemade migas, cornmeal pancakes, and huevos rancheros. Stop on by and enjoy some of Austin Grill's best - for Tex-Mex. So Fresh, You'll Blush.