Taco Palace vs Maui Tacos Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco Palace Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
Investment $53,200 - $133,100$500,000 - $809,200
Franchise Fee $33,950$30,000
Royalty Fee 0-4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19851993
Year Franchised 19960
Term Of Agreement 1 year+-
Term Of Agreement 1 year+-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Taco Palace Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco Palace Franchise
    Maui Tacos Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Taco Palace Franchise
    Maui Tacos Franchise
    Training --
    Support Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Taco Palace Franchise
    Maui Tacos Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Taco Palace

    Husband-and-wife team Larry and Sandi Faria bought Taco Palace from Kirk Davison in 1985. The Farias had previously owned a pair of Chevron Oil Co. franchises and brought to Taco Palace 16 years of franchise experience. In developing Taco Palace's franchise program, the Farias were driven by the goal to develop a franchisee-friendly system. Taco Palace franchisees are not required to pay a franchise fee and are strongly encouraged to rent or lease an existing building and then dress it up, rather than construct a new one, a practice that helps to lessen start-up costs. The privately held company is headquartered in Monett, Missouri, and has a co-branding relationship with Kentucky Fried Chicken.

    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.