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Tacone
Franchisor of quick-service restaurants serving fresh soups, sandwiches, salads, smoothies and catering.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1995
Franchising Since: 1998
Operating Units:
Franchised Units: 60 100%
Company-Owned Units: 0 0%
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Total Operating Units: 60 100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.: 60 100% In 6 States
Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total: 60 100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density Units
1. California 9
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment: $75K
Total Investment: $200-350K
Average Total Investment: $275K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee: $25K
Average Franchise Fee: $25K
On-Going Royalty: 6%
Average Royalty: 6%
Advertising Fee: 1%
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 5-7 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): N/A
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association: No
Canadian Franchise Association: No
Franchisee Association/Member: Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 10
Site Selection Assistance? Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance? Yes
Financial Assistance? Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising: No
National Advertising: No
Regional Advertising: No
Local Advertising: No
Marketing Materials: None Specified
Additional Services: None Specified
Other Marketing Support: None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing: Included in Fees
Central Purchasing: Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees
Field Training: Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening: Included in Fees
Inventory Control: Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter: Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings: Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline: Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Training in Downtown Los Angeles, CA 3 Weeks
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth: N/A
General Business Experience: N/A
Specific Industry Experience: N/A
Formal Education: N/A
Psychological Profile: N/A
Personal Interview(s): N/A
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American: N/A
Asian-American: N/A
Hispanic: N/A
Native American: N/A
Other: N/A
Specific Minority: We will do everything possible to aid the prospective franchisee.
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: 10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements? Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts? Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
U.S.: Yes, All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
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