Taco Palace vs BarBurrito Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco Palace Franchise
BarBurrito Franchise
Investment $53,200 - $133,100$176,200 - $300,150
Franchise Fee $33,950$15,000
Royalty Fee 0-4%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 1 year+-
Term Of Agreement 1 year+-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Taco Palace Franchise
BarBurrito Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco Palace Franchise
    BarBurrito 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
    BarBurrito Franchise
    Training -

    Intensive training program for a minimum of four weeks. This training will guide you through everything you need to know about the BarBurrito system including business management tools, staff management and marketing strategies. We will show you how to control overhead expenditures, while implementing strategies to deal with a changing economy and seasonal variations in store sales. Our manual covers a full range of topics and procedures, from store operations and staff management, to recipes and marketing strategies.
    Support Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    Ongoing operations support and guidance to help you run a great restaurant! Advising you on new products or procedures, assistance in controlling costs, marketing initiatives. Answer each and every inquiry you may have. We believe in an open door policy, so make sure to take advantage of it!
    Marketing Ad slicks

    Our marketing program is designed to benefit the BarBurrito brand as well as each individual store. Our marketing department sends hundreds of thousands of flyers each year, both through Canada Post and door to door. We promote chain-wide and individual store specials, catering services and seasonal promotions, to businesses and private residences alike. Marketing support is available free of charge to franchisees wishing to produce local marketing initiatives. Chain wide marketing initiatives are initiated and implemented by us and paid for through the advertising fund that each franchisee contributes to.
    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
    BarBurrito Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 BarBurrito

    Over the years, we have painstakingly put together an operating system that is easy to use, yet flexible enough to confront any unforeseen challenges. Our system was designed first and foremost to communicate the essence of our operations so that you, the franchisee, can execute it flawlessly, and secondly, to control overhead. We believe the key to success in this business is to be able to sustain profit margins in the face of a changing economy and seasonal variations in store sales. The ability to do that may be the single most important tool a franchisee can master, and we will be right there by your side to ensure that you do. BarBurrito offers: *The opportunity to run your own business at reasonable turn-key costs with the assistance of knowledgeable company professionals. *Equity for your future. *Negotiated supply agreements. *Comprehensive training programs, including practical in-store training, and business management tools. *Site selection and lease negotiation. *Field support team that is always available to you. *Effective and targeted advertising to benefit your store and the BarBurrito brand. *A great tasting product. *Access to the best locations. *The opportunity to join one of the hottest Quick Service food concepts today!

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    #103 in Canada's Top franchises.