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How Much Does a Cilantro Taco Grill Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Cilantro Taco Grill franchise costs between $273,000 and $730,800 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$273,000

Minimum Investment

$730,800

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

$35,000 – $44,000

Fee Range

Cilantro Taco Grill Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000 – $44,000

Cilantro Taco Grill Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Cilantro Taco Grill franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000 – $44,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum payment in cash or available funds · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement. $35,000

Delayed Opening Fee As required by Us $0 – $9,000

Real Estate $115,000 – $330,000

Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling As required by supplier, contractor or landlord · Before opening, as required by supplier. $85,000 – $250,000

Rent - 3 months As required by landlord · As required by landlord $15,000 – $30,000

Ancillary Real Estate Costs Before opening $5,000 – $25,000

Design and Architect Fees As required by supplier · Before opening as required by supplier $5,000 – $15,000

Premises deposits As required by landlord, utility providers · As required by landlord, utility providers $5,000 – $10,000

Equipment & Assets $78,000 – $222,000

Equipment, Furniture& Fixtures As required by supplier · Before opening $45,000 – $150,000

Initial Inventory As required by suppliers · Before opening $15,000 – $30,000

Interior and Exterior Signage Before opening $10,000 – $20,000

Computer Systems As required by suppliers · Before opening $8,000 – $20,000

Computer Systems - Installation and Training As required by suppliers · Before opening $0 – $2,000

Training $1,500 – $8,800

Third-Party Training Before opening $0 – $4,800

Your Training Expenses As required for transportation, lodging& meals · As required by suppliers of transportation, lodging& meals. $1,500 – $4,000

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $100,000

Additional Funds - 3 months Payroll weekly, other purchases according to agreed-upon terms $25,000 – $100,000

Other Costs $18,500 – $26,000

Grand Opening Advertising As required by supplier · As required by supplier $15,000

Business Licenses and Permits As required by government agencies · Before opening, as required by government agencies $1,000 – $5,000

Insurance As required by insurer · Before opening $2,000 – $4,000

Professional Fees As required by providers $500 – $1,500

On-Site Location Evaluation Lump Sum payment in cash or available funds · Before evaluation $0 – $500

Total Estimated Investment $273,000 – $730,800

How Does Cilantro Taco Grill Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Cilantro Taco Grill's minimum investment of $273,000 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$273,000

Cilantro Taco Grill Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$730,800

Cilantro Taco Grill Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Cilantro Taco Grill?

The total startup cost for a Cilantro Taco Grill franchise ranges from $273,000 to $730,800, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $115,000 to $330,000.

How much is the Cilantro Taco Grill franchise fee?

The Cilantro Taco Grill franchise fee is $35,000, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Cilantro Taco Grill a good investment?

Cilantro Taco Grill requires a total franchise investment of $273,000 to $730,800 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Cilantro Taco Grill franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Cilantro Taco Grill franchise owner make?

Cilantro Taco Grill franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,068,976 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Cilantro Taco Grill franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.