Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants vs Maui Tacos Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants vs Maui Tacos including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
Investment $189,000 - $325,000$500,000 - $809,200
Franchise Fee $15,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791993
Year Franchised 19800
Term Of Agreement 10 years+-
Term Of Agreement 10 years+-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
Maui Tacos Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
    Maui Tacos Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables Yes/Yes-/-
    Payroll Yes/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
    Maui Tacos Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants Franchise
    Maui Tacos Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants

    Native Texan Warren David Cohen founded Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants in 1979. Wanting to share the Tex-Mex cuisine of his childhood with families in the Midwest, Cohen created the restaurant chain that by 2000 had more than 30 locations.

    Diamond Dave's restaurants serve Mexican favorites like quesadillas, tacos and chimichangas as well as salads, hamburgers and sirloin steak.

    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.