About Taqueria Los Comales Franchise
Taqueria Los Comales is an express restaurant franchise specializing in fresh, authentic Mexican tacos and a full menu of traditional items including tortas, fajitas, tostadas, gorditas, guacamole, fresh salsa, pickled vegetables, Mexican breakfasts, and specialty drinks.
Franchising since 2005, the brand targets customers up to age 45 in middle to lower income communities with affordable, genuine Mexican cuisine.
The initial franchise fee is $25,000.
Taqueria Los Comales Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$141K
Average Investment
$291K
Maximum Investment
$442K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $140,500 – $442,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $141K–$442K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Property Improvements | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Signs | $30,000 | $150,000 |
| Drive Thru | $50,000 | $75,000 |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Utility Deposit | $500 | $20,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Training Expense | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,500 | $15,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,500 | $7,000 |
| Additional Funds -- 3 months | $3,500 | $45,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Technology Fee | $300 per month for POS system ongoing support |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit or inspection, including travel expenses, room and board and compensation or fees of our employees or agents |
| Additional Operating Assistance | Currently $500 per day; subject to increase |
| Supplemental seminars, programs or conventions | Fee to cover our costs |
| Service Charge | Lesser of 1½% and highest contract rate allowed by law |
| Management Fee | Currently $300 per day; subject to increase |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Costs and Attorney's Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Testing | Amount to cover our costs. |
| Relocation fee | $2,000 |
| Reimbursement for costs. | Costs incurred by us |
| Reimbursement of Taxes | Actual assessed taxes against us for your operation of your business or on any payments you make to us. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 6 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 51 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 53 hours |
| Training Location | Corporate offices or other location in Chicago for classroom training; affiliate-owned restaurants in the Chicago area for on-the-job training. |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may offer and require franchisees/managers to attend supplemental seminars, programs, and/or conventions (up to 5 days annually), for which a tuition fee may be charged, and franchisees are responsible for all related expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Description | An exclusive territory is assigned, defined as a specific geographical area with a map/description attached to the Franchise Agreement. Territory size varies based on demographics, existing competition, location factors (rivers, mountains, highways, undeveloped land). No minimum size. If the restaurant is in an enclosed facility without a direct outside entrance (e.g., airport terminal), the territory is limited to that building/terminal. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Substantial compliance with the Franchise Agreement, maintaining/securing premises, remodeling, complying with current training requirements, signing new agreements and documents, signing a general release, and paying the renewal fee. The new agreement may have different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must qualify (good moral character, business experience, financial resources, no conflicting interests, meet standards), assume all obligations, pay all amounts due, complete training, lessor consent (if required), sign new agreement (at franchisor's option), pay transfer and training fee, and sign general release. Franchisee's installment payments to assignee must be subordinate to assignee's obligations to franchisor. Franchisee/assignee must agree to capital expenditures for upgrades/remodeling. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for cause without opportunity to cure for reasons including failure to open on time, failure to complete training, abandonment, material misrepresentation, felony conviction, dishonest/unethical conduct, unauthorized transfers, unauthorized use/disclosure of confidential information/Marks, interest in competing business, threat to public health/safety, repeated defaults, or bankruptcy. For curable defaults (e.g., payment, lease defaults, other agreement provisions), cure periods are 10 or 30 days depending on the default. |
| Non-Compete Period | 1 year |
| Non-Compete Details | For 1 year after assignment, termination, or expiration, franchisee/owners cannot have direct or indirect interest in a business substantially similar to Taqueria Los Comales Restaurants within a 2-mile radius of their former restaurant or any other Taqueria Los Comales restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisee is not required to personally supervise operations, but the Express Restaurant must be under direct, day-to-day, full-time, on-premises supervision of either the franchisee or an approved manager who has completed the 4-week on-the-job training program. If a manager supervises, the franchisee or approved owner must remain active in overseeing operations. Managers must sign a confidentiality agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase proprietary food items and ingredients and trademarked products from us or a designated supplier (which may be an affiliate), including certain meats, bread, pickled vegetables and vinegar, sauces and seasonings, cooking oil, paper goods, and all items bearing our Marks, including bags, cups, mints and uniforms. Other food and beverage products, tortillas, vegetables, logo items, uniforms, menus and cleaning supplies must be purchased from approved suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Standards and specifications for particular items may impose requirements as to product quality, consistency, reliability, performance, design, appearance, and delivery. The franchisor may modify the list of approved brands and/or suppliers. If a franchisee proposes a non-approved brand/supplier, they must notify the franchisor and submit information for approval, and the franchisor may charge a reasonable fee for this determination. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In the year ended December 31, 2022, Valley Grande Foods and Supplies, LLC (an affiliate) derived no revenue from purchases by franchisees. The affiliate receives rebates from one supplier based on purchases by franchisees and licensees. The franchisor or an affiliate may be an approved or designated supplier of other items in the future and has the right to make a profit on sales to franchisees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guaranty your note, lease or obligation. We do not have any past or present practice or intent to sell, assign or discount to a third party, in whole or in part, any note, contract or other instrument signed by you. We do not receive any payments, directly or indirectly, from any person for the placement of financing. |
Taqueria Los Comales Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Taqueria Los Comales does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Taqueria Los Comales does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Taqueria Los Comales Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordTaqueria Los Comales has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Taqueria Los Comales System Growth
Total Units
4
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
4
Taqueria Los Comales currently operates 0 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$75K
Net Income
$-5,914
Total Assets
$106K
Audited by CJBS, LLC for year ending December 31.
Taqueria Los Comales Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Taqueria Los Comales franchise ranges from $140,500 to $442,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Taqueria Los Comales charges a royalty fee of 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Taqueria Los Comales Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Taqueria Los Comales to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Taqueria Los Comales does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Taqueria Los Comales has been franchising since 2005. The FDD shows an investment range of $140,500-$442,000, a 4% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $140,500 to $442,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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