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TacoTime
Quick-service Mexican restaurant
Life is a quick-service beach at Kahala Corp. The company is a leading multi-franchise operator with about a dozen restaurant brands encompassing more than 4,600 locations across the US and in a small number of other countries. Its flagship brands include ice cream purveyor Cold Stone Creamery, the TacoTime Mexican fast-food chain, and Blimpie. Most of Kahala's locations are typically found in malls, airports, and other high-traffic areas. The company is controlled by chairman Kevin Blackwell and former CFO David Guarino.
TacoTime
9311 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-362-4800
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1960 |
| Franchising since | 1960 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 5 - 10 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 173 | 127 | 0 |
| 2010 | 171 | 126 | 0 |
| 2009 | 170 | 125 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $145,100 - $721,300 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $720,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $200,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
TacoTime
9311 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-362-4800
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Kahala Corp.
Life is a quick-service beach at Kahala Corp. The company is a leading multi-franchise operator with about a dozen restaurant brands encompassing more than 4,600 locations across the US and in a small number of other countries. Its flagship brands include ice cream purveyor Cold Stone Creamery, the Taco Time ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Executives: | Kevin Blackwell, Chairman and CEODavid Guarino, PresidentChris Henry, COO |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | SubwayFOCUS BrandsYUM! |
TacoTime
9311 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-362-4800
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