Today’s Franchise Pic: Lenin Contemplates Burrito (Taco Del Mar)
April 3, 2008 by Sean Kelly
Filed under Business
(FranchisePick.com franchise blog) FranchisePick.Com pic of the day is from Jameica:
Lenin Contemplates a Burrito.
Taken at a Seattle Taco Del Mar.
Taco Del Mar is a Seattle-based fast food mexican concept in the tradition of Chipotle
FranchisePick.com status: Controversial.
Fast Facts: Taco Del Mar was founded in 1992 and now numbers more than 270 stores nationwide. Opening a Taco Del Mar requires an investment between $150,000 and $250,000, he said. Franchisees receive 17 days of training and help with site selection. The company charges a $23,000 fee for the first franchise and $15 for all additional locations. Franchisees pay a 6 percent royalty fee and a 1 percent advertising charge weekly.
A typical Taco Del Mar runs 1,200 to 1,500 square feet and is located in a strip mall surrounded by office buildings since lunchtime represents the busiest time. About half the customers eat in and the average check comes in around $6.50.
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Photo source: Jameica, licensed under CreativeCommons.org
