Taco Time
$TTCMF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
Locations89
Franchisee Count88
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$365,650
Item 7 Midpoint$604,975
Item 7 High$844,300
Royalty Feesthe greater of the following: (i) 6% of total weekly Gross Sales or (ii) $400 per week.
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open1
ParentKahala Franchising, L.L.C.
Founded1960
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business66
Began FranchisingOctober 1961
HQScottsdale, AZ
Executives21
Main Phone(480) 362-4800
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor
Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. franchises the right to own and operate quick service restaurants under the TacoTime brand.
Franchisees must use designated point of sale systems and other approved equipment, and will receive a Confidential Operations Manual with operating procedures. The Operations Manual consists of 46 pages and is confidential.
Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. franchises the right to own and operate quick service restaurants under the TacoTime brand.
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