Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Taco Bell | California Tortilla | |
| Investment | 152250 - 3049100 | 378400 - 697000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5.50% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 4.25% | .5% local +2% Nat'l |
| Year Founded | 1962 | 1995 |
| Year Franchised | 1964 | 1995 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Taco Bell | California Tortilla | |
| Experience | Multi-unit Operations Background Restaurant, retail and/or gas convenience experience Geographically Desirable Open to locate in a strategic market and have local market knowledge Experience/skills Run a successfull business, with p/l responsibility, and development experience Team Builder Experience in staffing and retaining employees, demonstrated leadership skills A culture fit with taco bell Commitment to world class operations with strong recognition mindset Financial Strength Minimum of $750,000 liquid assets and $1,500,000 net worth | * A minimum of $1,000,000 net worth and $250,000 of liquid assets to invest in your California Tortilla franchise; * Experience in either the food/restaurant industry; and/or prior franchise experience; and/or prior business or management experience (whew!); * A passionate commitment to customer service; * A sound operating plan to manage your business; * A cultural fit with California Tortilla and a passion for Mexican food; * The willingness to learn and apply the California Tortilla Operating System. |
Financing Options |
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| Taco Bell | California Tortilla | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Taco Bell | California Tortilla | |
| Training | Available at headquarters, Additional training available | On-The-Job Training: 200 hours Classroom Training: 10 hours |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | 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, National media, Regional advertising | 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 Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 |
Expansion Plans |
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| Taco Bell | California Tortilla | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Taco Bell | 5.50% |
| California Tortilla | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Taco Bell | 4.25% |
| California Tortilla | .5% local +2% Nat'l |
| Year Founded | |
| Taco Bell | 1962 |
| California Tortilla | 1995 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Taco Bell | 1964 |
| California Tortilla | 1995 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Taco Bell | 20 years |
| California Tortilla | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Taco Bell | Multi-unit Operations Background Restaurant, retail and/or gas convenience experience Geographically Desirable Open to locate in a strategic market and have local market knowledge Experience/skills Run a successfull business, with p/l responsibility, and development experience Team Builder Experience in staffing and retaining employees, demonstrated leadership skills A culture fit with taco bell Commitment to world class operations with strong recognition mindset Financial Strength Minimum of $750,000 liquid assets and $1,500,000 net worth |
| California Tortilla | * A minimum of $1,000,000 net worth and $250,000 of liquid assets to invest in your California Tortilla franchise; * Experience in either the food/restaurant industry; and/or prior franchise experience; and/or prior business or management experience (whew!); * A passionate commitment to customer service; * A sound operating plan to manage your business; * A cultural fit with California Tortilla and a passion for Mexican food; * The willingness to learn and apply the California Tortilla Operating System. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Taco Bell | No |
| California Tortilla | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
| Equipment | |
| Taco Bell} | |
| California Tortilla | |
| Inventory | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
| Receivables | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
| Payroll | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Taco Bell | Available at headquarters, Additional training available |
| California Tortilla | On-The-Job Training: 200 hours Classroom Training: 10 hours |
| Support | |
| Taco Bell | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
| California Tortilla | 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 | |
| Taco Bell | Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising |
| California Tortilla | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Operations | |
| Taco Bell | Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| California Tortilla | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |
| International Expansion | |
| Taco Bell | |
| California Tortilla | |